Bridging Blocks Events

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Bridging Blocks | Artificial Intelligence: Embrace or Fear It?

When: October 5
Where: Newtown Public Library 201 Bishop Hollow Rd. Newtown Square, PA 19073

As helpful as artificial intelligence can be, what are some of the risks it poses? How has AI positively and negatively impacted your own life?

Bridging Blocks | Equity in Public Education

When: October 7
Where: Lansdowne Public Library 55 S Lansdowne Ave Lansdowne, PA 19050

How can we have meaningful conversations about disparities in public education and work toward creating more inclusive and equitable schools?

Bridging Blocks | Life, Death and the Human Experience: Let’s Talk

When: October 8
Where: Friends Village 331 Lower Dolington Road Newtown, PA 18940

How can we foster a healthier attitude toward our own mortality — personally and as a society? What does "living a good life" mean to you?

Bridging Blocks | Are We Doing Enough? A Conversation on Mental Health

When: October 13
Where: Parkway Central Library 1901 Vine Street Philadelphia, PA 19103

How can communities make mental health care more accessible and affordable? What resources are currently available in our communities, and where are the gaps?

Bridging Blocks | Ableism and Accessibility

When: October 14
Where: Kennett Library 320 E State St. Kennett Square, PA 19348

How does Chester County show up for its residents living with a disability? What services are currently available and what can be improved?

Bridging Blocks | Plática Comunitaria: Cuidando Nuestra Salud Durante las Fiestas

When: October 15th
Where: HOY en Delaware 831 N Washington St Wilmington, DE 19801

Acompáñanos en una conversación sobre nutrición durante las fiestas, donde hablaremos de maneras sencillas de hacer que nuestros platillos tradicionales.

Bridging Blocks | Data Centers and Artificial Intelligence

When: October 19
Where: Brandywine Hundred Library 1300 Foulk Rd Wilmington, DE 19803

How should we weigh the benefits and challenges of data center development? How can technological advancement and environmental responsibility coexist?

Bridging Blocks | Voting: An American Right or Obligation?

When: October 21
Where: Upper Dublin Public Library 520 Virginia Drive Fort Washington, PA 19034

Why is voter apathy so widespread? Should we educate others who choose not to participate? Is there adequate civics education in our schools?

Bridging Blocks | “Voting: An American Right or Obligation?”

When: October 21
Where: Cherry Hill Public Library 1100 Kings Hwy N Cherry Hill Township, NJ 08034

Why is voter apathy so widespread? Should we educate others who choose not to participate? Is there adequate civics education in our schools?

Bridging Blocks | Are We Doing Enough? A Conversation on Mental Health

When: October 26
Where: Roxborough Library 6245 Ridge Ave Phialdelphia, PA 19128

How can communities make mental health care more accessible and affordable? What resources are currently available in our communities, and where are the gaps?

Bridging Blocks | Artificial Intelligence: Embrace or Fear It?

When: October 28
Where: Sharon Hill Library 246 Sharon Ave Sharon Hill, PA 19079

As helpful as artificial intelligence can be, what are some of the risks it poses? How has AI positively and negatively impacted your own life?

Bridging Blocks | The Age of AI: Do You Trust the Media?

When: October 29th

As helpful as artificial intelligence can be, what are some of the risks it poses? How do we determine what information is trustworthy?

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