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Aeschylus’ Agamemnon – Nov 12
Assistant Professor of Classics Isabella Reinhardt discusses the drama of King Agamemnon’s return from Troy, analyzing Aeschylus’ use of myth, imagery, and his influence on modern writers.

Shakespeare vs. Aristotle – Nov 19
Dean of Arts and Letters Patrick Gray compares Shakespearean tragedy with Aristotle’s Poetics, questioning the ethics of tragedy, violence, and human suffering.

How AI Thinks – Dec 1
Professor of Computer Science Clint Staley demystifies AI models, including ChatGPT’s word embeddings, image recognition (CNNs), and diffusion models for art and video.

Why Classical Music is Good for You – Dec 3
University Dean Ben Crocker examines what makes classical music work, what sets it apart from other forms, and why it ought to be a part of any great education.

Capitalism – Dec 10
 University of Austin President Carlos Carvalho traces the history of capitalism, highlighting private property, markets, profit motives, and their influence on society.

Causality, Machine Learning, and Public Policy – Dec 15
Associate Professor of Statistics and Data Science David Puelz introduces causal inference, statistical frameworks, and machine learning applications for policy decisions.

Plato’s Republic – Jan 4
Professor of Political Philosophy Alex Priou examines justice vs. power in Plato’s seminal work, asking why we should be just in an unjust world.