Forum on The Equality Machine by Professor Orly Lobel
Date and Time
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
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- Wednesday, April 19, 2023 from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Location
Degheri Alumni Center
5998 Alcala Park San Diego, CA 92110Cost
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Details
Join us for a forum on Warren Distinguished Professor of Law Orly Lobel's new book, The Equality Machine: Harnessing Digital Technology for a Brighter, More Inclusive Future. The forum will feature prominent scholars and leaders in economics, law, technology and social sciences who will discuss how the themes in the book are currently resonating with research and practice.
DATE AND TIME
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
4:30 - 5:15 p.m. – Beer and wine reception with Hors d'oeuvres
5:15 - 6:30 p.m. – Discussion & Q&A
6:30 - 7:00 p.m. – Dessert Reception
LOCATION
Degheri Alumni Center at the University of San Diego
MCLE CREDIT
USD School of Law is a State Bar of California approved provider of MCLE and has approved 1.25 hours of general MCLE credit for this event.
DETAILS
This event is free and open to the public, but registration is required.
SPEAKERS
Moderator
University of San Diego
Associate Professor of Theology and Religious Studies
Panelists
ABOUT THE BOOK
| Much has been written about the challenges tech presents to equality and democracy. But we can either criticize big data and automation or steer it to do better. Lobel makes a compelling argument that while we cannot stop technological development, we can direct its course according to our most fundamental values. With provocative insights in every chapter, Lobel masterfully shows that digital technology frequently has a comparative advantage over humans in detecting discrimination, correcting historical exclusions, subverting long-standing stereotypes, and addressing the world’s thorniest problems: climate, poverty, injustice, literacy, accessibility, speech, health, and safety. Lobel's vivid examples—from labor markets to dating markets—provide powerful evidence for how we can harness technology for good. The book’s incisive analysis and elegant storytelling will change the debate about technology and restore human agency over our values. |
ABOUT WARREN DISTINGUISHED PROFESSOR OF LAW ORLY LOBEL
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Orly Lobel is the Warren Distinguished Professor of Law, the Director of the Center for Employment and Labor Law, and a founding member of the Center for Intellectual Property Law and Markets at the University of San Diego. Professor Lobel teaches and writes in the areas of intellectual property, employment and labor law, government agencies, employment discrimination, and regulation. Professor Lobel was named a University Professor for the 2022-2023 academic year by the University of San Diego. In 2021, Professor Lobel was also listed as a top-cited young scholar by the University of Chicago Law Review. She is the winner of several prestigious grants and the author of two previous award-winning books, You Don't Own Me (Yale Press) and Talent Wants to Be Free (Norton). |
