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Episode Topic: Hope on the Ground In the crucible of total war, how does a nation protect its soul? Join leading scholars as they deconstruct Ukraine’s “pedagogy of freedom.” From “immunizing” students against disinformation to the “optimal hope” of civil society, discover how active academic solidarity and symbolic recognition forge a resilient mental shield for the future. Featured Speakers: A. Austin Garey, Kennan InstituteSarah D. Phillips, Indiana University BloomingtonSarah ...
Episode Topic: Art and the Museum as Instruments of Hope As part of the Sesquicentennial Celebration of the University of Notre Dame Art Museum, join us for an inspiring conversation exploring the intersections of the arts, faith, history, and education, and the role of the museum in contemporary life. Featured Speakers: Heather Hyde Minor, University of Notre DamePresident Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C., University of Notre DameBarbara Jatta, Vatican MuseumsRead this episode's recap over on the...
Episode Topic: When Does Life Begin? When does a human person begin? Explore the profound intersection of philosophy and biology with Professor Jason T. Eberl. In this compelling lecture, Eberl critiques modern dualism and champions a Thomistic hylomorphic perspective, arguing for ensoulment at conception. Featured Speakers: Jason T. Eberl, Saint Louis UniversityRead this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platform, ThinkND: https://go.nd.edu...
Episode Topic: Equality, Slavery and the Founding How can we grapple with the profound tensions of the American experiment in today's world? Confront the harrowing paradox of liberty and bondage as the Union expands. Navigate the intellectual struggle between popular sovereignty and natural rights during the rise of the cotton gin. Reclaim the moral clarity necessary for self-government in this vital historical inquiry. Featured Speakers: Vincent Phillip Muñoz, University of Notre DameRead th...
Episode Topic: Becoming a Catholic Writer From a “medieval” Sicilian-Mexican childhood in Los Angeles to the halls of Harvard, acclaimed poet Dana Gioia explores the tension between faith and secular meritocracy. Discover why the former Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts advocates for the “vocation of the quitter” in this profound reflection on beauty, poetry, and the Catholic imagination. Featured Speakers: Jennifer Newsome Martin '07 M.T.S., '12 Ph.D., University of Notre DameD...
Episode Topic: The Secret Social Life of Bacteria Have you ever wondered how bacteria communicate, cooperate, and even compete in ways that impact our health, environment, and beyond? More than just making us sick, bacteria form alliances, wage wars, and orchestrate remarkable feats on a scale so small, yet so influential. In this talk Maggie Fink '24 Ph.D., will unravel some of the microbial mysteries that shape our lives, and help us gain a new appreciation for the invisible hidden dr...
Episode Topic: AI Ethics by Design Gain a strategic edge in the evolving AI landscape. Join Vatican AI consultant Father Paulo Benanti and CMU machine learning expert Professor Arti Singh for a high-level dialogue on innovation and human dignity. This fireside chat bridges ethics and engineering, offering essential insights for leaders committed to building responsible, human-centric technology. Featured Speakers: Fr. Paolo Benanti, Third Order Regular FranciscanAarti Singh, Carnegie Mellon U...
Episode Topic: How Anglo-Saxons and Celts Remade the World in 1776 Brad Birzer '90, Russell Amos Kirk Chair in American Studies and Professor of History at Hillsdale College, reveals the confluence of ideas in 1776 between America and Scotland. Explore the intersection of rights and traditions as found in the Declaration of Independence and in the works of Adam Smith to synthesize the enduring legacies of 1776 into a necessary historical grounding for the modern citizen. Featured Speake...
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