UBC Okanagan Debates: AI and us
Date:
Sun, Mar 1st, 2026Time:
3:00 pm
Description:
Join this live debate as leading experts debate whether AI will enhance or diminish the human experience.
No technology has promised to reshape humanity as profoundly as artificial intelligence. Its promise—alongside its risks—now forces us to grapple with one of the most consequential debates of the 21st century.
Some argue that AI is a powerful tool and an evolutionary step in human history—one that can offload routine tasks and allow humans to focus on higher-level problem-solving, empathy and meaningful connection.
Others contend that the rapid adoption of AI threatens to erode the foundation of human society, including trust, critical thinking and authentic relationships, potentially deskilling humanity to a point of no return.
Venue:
Kelowna Community Theatre
Address:1375 Water St, Kelowna
Cost:
FreeTicketing and/or registration:
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university.relations@ubc.ca
UBC Okanagan
UBC Okanagan Debates seeks to bridge the gap between opposing views—creating a space where the community can engage serious topics with civility, respect and decency. This signature event series was created to solve a problem: with so many communities stuck in echo chambers, there is no place to constructively address differences of opinion. In response, civil discourse is a key function of UBC Okanagan Debates; allowing us to bring together renowned experts to discuss disputed and timely topics in a polarized world.
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