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Humans Data and Machines 2018

How Humans Help Computers Learn:May 2018

How Humans Help Computers Learn:May 2018

Most of us have had the experience of being asked to read some misshapen symbols on our computer screen and then to type the letters or numbers we see in order to prove that we are a human rather than

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Often Misunderstood, ‘Big Data’ Still a Challenge: May 2018

Often Misunderstood, ‘Big Data’ Still a Challenge: May 2018

In this next encore presentation of “Humans, Data and Machines,” the 2018 University of Arizona College of Science public lecture series, Vincent J. Del Casino Jr. argues that the concept of “big data” is misunderstood. Instead of large, singular inanimate

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Key to Good Artificial Intelligence? Reliable Data: May 2018

Key to Good Artificial Intelligence? Reliable Data: May 2018

How can we make sure Artificial Intelligence (AI) machines are simply reflecting reality and not actually shaping it? This is a major point in the next encore presentation of “Humans, Data and Machines,” the 2018 public lecture series put on

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Does Artificial Intelligence Equal Thinking? May 2018

Does Artificial Intelligence Equal Thinking? May 2018

We are inundated daily with news about artificial intelligence (AI) achieving tremendous results—defeating human champions at Go, driving better than we do, etc. But does this mean we are approaching the technical singularity where artificial intelligence far surpasses the human

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Working Alongside Thinking Machines: May 2018

Working Alongside Thinking Machines: May 2018

Machine learning (ML) is becoming pervasive in society, powering many applications from recommending music, movies and merchandise to driving our cars to assisting in medical diagnoses. Our daily interactions, behavior, and choices, whether we are aware of them or not, are

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May 9: Working Alongside Thinking Machines

May 9: Working Alongside Thinking Machines

Machine learning (ML) is becoming pervasive in society, powering many applications from recommending music, movies and merchandise to driving our cars to assisting in medical diagnoses. Our daily interactions, behavior, and choices, whether we are aware of them or not, are

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May 3: Does Artificial Intelligence Equal Thinking?

May 3: Does Artificial Intelligence Equal Thinking?

We are inundated daily with news about artificial intelligence (AI) achieving tremendous results—defeating human champions at Go, driving better than we do, etc. But does this mean we are approaching the technical singularity where artificial intelligence far surpasses the human

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Testimonials

Performing at the Arizona Senior Academy, in their gorgeous location on the eastern side of Saguaro National Park East, is a high point of the year for both my students and myself.  The audience and administration are very welcoming to UA students and faculty, and the subsequent question-and-answer period is always informative. Daniel Katzen, UA Horn Professor
The opportunity to preview University of Arizona concerts in such a receptive venue, both audience and acoustic-wise, makes the Senior Academy a unique place for us performers. … It is always a great pleasure to perform/lecture at the Arizona Senior Academy. Jerry Kirkbride,  Professor of Music
I’ve given talks in venues across the country, and I always look forward to returning to Academy Village. The setting is superb and the venue comfortable—and a speaker couldn’t ask for a more responsive, more receptive audience. Gregory McNamee, Author and Lecturer
Designed to bring together individuals with intellectual curiosity in a stimulating environment, [Academy Village] is a successful model for creative retirement that is being used by several other American universities. Tucson Lifestyle Magazine, January 2013
The Arizona Senior Academy provides a comfortable space with great acoustics …  This ensures a great time for both audience and performer. It is a fantastic venue in a beautiful desert setting.  The icing on the cake is the audience — engaged and eager to hear what the performer has to offer. Ted Ramirez
ASA is a very unique venue that offers a very intimate feel that I truly appreciate as a musician. … A Hidden Gem in the Desert. Gabriel Ayala, Classical Guitarist
We have always enjoyed performing at the Academy. A gorgeous spot, a wonderful piano, a fantastic audience and exceptional hosts who make their guests feel really special. Does not get better than that! The Clark Schuldmann Duo
Making presentations at the Arizona Senior Academy is always a joy and a challenge, because I have to work a little harder to stay one step ahead of the very sharp audience. … And the lovely desert location helps keep us all stimulated. –James Reel, Classical Music Director, Arizona Public Media
Gabriela Rico, Arizona Daily Star
The Centerpiece of the Academy Village is the academy itself where residents can attend week;y concerts, discussion groups and lectures. (April 1, 2017)
The first time I performed at the Arizona Senior Academy I offered two options to the audience for an encore: Chopin or Schoenberg. Who could imagine an audience whose resounding answer would be ‘SCHOENBERG!’ Clearly, this response demonstrates unusually open, perceptive ears!
I’ve given public lectures around the world, and found the questions asked here at the ASA to be some of the most thoughtful and perceptive that I’ve ever gotten! Desika Narayanan, astrophysicist
Playing at the Academy offers the performer the unique experience of an audience that is simultaneously appreciative and stimulating. The questions that follow can lead to unusual and thought-provoking turns of conversation, both during the performance hour and at the congenial luncheon that so often follows. What a great place to play! Paula Fan, TSO Principal Keyboardist (and friend)

Concerts and Lectures

  • Oct. 31: “Hospice Care and How Best to Deal with Death and Loss”
  • October 22:  “Puerta-Olegario Duo:  Music for Guitar and Bassoon”
  • October 23 and October 30: “The Music Video as Art, History and Science” 
  • Oct. 24: “The Historicity of King Arthur”
  • Oct. 17: “Six Legs Walking: Notes from an Entomological Life”

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