June 18 and 19, 2024: UB Philosophy hosted the first annual “Philosophy, Politics, and Economics at the Frontier Workshop” on the theme of creativity, exploration, and generativity in the open society. Scholars from around the country gathered at the Richardson Hotel to discuss the nature and dynamics of the “open society” — a society in which members are free to challenge existing beliefs, values, and rules. Presentations covered topics ranging from evolution to artificial intelligence, and participants continued these discussions outside of the conference room as they enjoyed meals and a boat tour on Lake Erie. The philosophy department and the PPE program plan to host a similar workshop every summer.
