How can insights from quantum physics refresh our approach to our profoundly intertwined ecological/economic challenges? Theoretical physicist Niklas Wild Damiris argues that the quantum appears weird only because we interpret it through entrenched cybernetic categories like "information," "feedback," "observation," and "data-base," which become problematic in a world characterized by indeterminacy, negative probabilities, non-locality and measurement effects.

Furthermore, this world is not confined to the small as is often claimed.

In Der Spiegel’s famous interview with Martin Heidegger, he proclaimed that cybernetics is the new philosophy. Many decades later, Heidegger's pronouncement appears prescient. Our age is one of ubiquitous digital technology, media, and algorithm — one in which social relations are rendered as networks, intelligence and cognition are conceived in terms of information processing, and humanity is believed to be replicable as programmable 'artificially intelligent' machinery.

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"Research Metrics and the Role of the Humanities at Research Universities"

The Institute for Humanities Research invites faculty, students and community members to a conversation with George Justice and Stephen Karian, whose research has led to more accurate and informative rankings and assessments of humanities programs and research.

The goal of this workshop is to facilitate a conversation around compassion and practice promoting positive spaces and compassionate work in the participant’s lives.

Stop by the Arizona State University Class Ring Event where you can try on class rings and speak to a Herff Jones representative to help you choose your class ring, a symbol of Sun Devil spirit and pride.

To start looking for that perfect ring, click here.

Professor Chen Baosheng is one of China’s most renowned photographic artists. ASU will hold an exhibition of his personal photographic works with themes “Spirit of Dragon and Horse,” “Pride of the Yellow River,” and “Customs of the Yellow Soil,” in the Noble Library from Feb. 14–28.

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to meet internationally renowned artist Chen Baosheng and experience his photographic works. The acclaimed professor, calligrapher, painter and writer will be on campus on Friday, Feb. 15, to deliver a lecture. Please RSVP.