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On March 10, Professor #MichaelSandel from #HarvardUniversity delivered the first of his three lectures at #PekingUniversity, engaging an audience of 300 at #PKU Hall in a thought-provoking discussion on "The Ethics of #GeneticEngineering". He examined the non-medical applications of this technology, particularly its implications for athletic enhancement, eugenics, and designer babies. Against the backdrop of recent controversies and technological advancements, Sandel underscored the urgency of addressing these ethical dilemmas. The lecture concluded with a panel discussion featuring Sandel and Professor Han Shuifa, Director of the Institute of #ForeignPhilosophy at PKU. Moderated by Assistant Professor Wang Yuzhou from PKU Department of #Philosophy, the discussion offered further insights before opening the floor to audience participation. #PKUGlobalFellowship #OpenCourse #UniversityLecture #BeiDa #StudyatPKU #StudyinChina #PekingUniversity #Peking #University #北京大学 #北京 #大学 #Pekingers

Following his opening lecture on #GeneticEngineering, Professor #MichaelSandel from #HarvardUniversity continued his series at #PekingUniversity with two additional talks at Qiulin Lecture Hall, hosted by the School of International Studies. On March 11, Sandel tackled the profound implications of #ArtificialIntelligence, posing a thought-provoking question to the audience: Will #AI redefine what it means to be human? Through real-world examples — including #TheBeatles' AI-assisted recreation of #JohnLennon's unfinished song, #HarrisonFord's AI-powered de-aging in the latest #IndianaJones film, and AI-driven dating apps — Sandel sparked an engaging discussion on the ethical and philosophical challenges posed by AI.The conversation was further enriched by insights from Professor Wu Tianyue and a dynamic exchange with the audience, with Associate Professor Nan Xing serving as moderator. Both scholars are faculty members of the #PKU Department of #Philosophy. #PKUGlobalFellowship #OpenCou

On March 12, Professor #MichaelSandel from #HarvardUniversity delivered the final lecture of his three-part series at #PekingUniversity, offering a provocative critique of #Meritocracy. While often celebrated as a system of fairness and opportunity, Sandel argued that meritocracy can function as a form of tyranny, reinforcing inequality and fostering an illusion of deserved success. Challenging the audience's assumptions, he posed thought-provoking questions: Does the winner truly deserve their success? Should a world-famous pop star earn more than an inspiring high school teacher? These inquiries encouraged deep reflection on the moral and social implications of a system built on merit. Professor Bai Tongdong from #FudanUniversity's School of #Philosophy joined Sandel for a dynamic discussion, moderated by Associate Professor Chen Siyi from the #PKU Department of Philosophy. Together, they explored the pressures of achievement in modern society from the perspective of ordinary individ

"What I strive to achieve in all my work is to help people understand themselves." With this guiding principle, renowned philosopher and historian ‪@YuvalNoahHarari‬ — author of #Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind — joined Professor Cheng Lesong of #PekingUniversity for an in-depth dialogue on March 26 at the #PKU Yingjie Overseas Exchange Center. The conversation unfolded around three central and thought-provoking themes: — History as a collective therapy for humanity (03:28); — The essence of humanity in the age of AI (11:13); — Human destiny in the wake of AI Pandora's box being opened (22:35). As leading voices from Eastern and Western intellectual traditions, the two scholars offered a rich exchange of perspectives that deeply engaged the audience. #YuvalNoahHarari #PKUGlobalFellowship #OpenCourse #UniversityLecture #BeiDa #StudyatPKU #StudyinChina#北京大学 #PKUers #Pekingers CONNECT WITH PEKING Web: Facebook: /pku1898 LinkedIn: /peking-university TikTok: /pekinguniversity1898 Inst

The real energy booster? #Friends, not coffee. ☕ The Former #ItalianPM's tip for a long, energetic life: Keep moving. Keep talking. Keep good people close. 🎤: Alessandro Cutolo; Zhang Yang 🎦: Zheng Zibo #PKU #LifeTips #WorldInsightAtWeiming #PKUGlobalFellowship #RomanoProdi #BeiDa #StudyatPKU #PekingUniversity #北京大学 #PKUers #Pekingers CONNECT WITH PEKING Web: Facebook: /pku1898 LinkedIn: /peking-university TikTok: /pekinguniversity1898 Instagram: /pku1898 Twitter: /pku1898 WeChat: PKU_Eng

"Study together! Work together! Drink together!"🍻 When #YoungMinds unite, borders fade and futures change. That's the world #Prodi believes in. 🌏✨ 🎤: Alessandro Cutolo; Zhang Yang 🎦: Zheng Zibo #PKU #RomanoProdi #GenZ #WorldInsightAtWeiming #PKUGlobalFellowship #BeiDa #StudyatPKU #PekingUniversity #北京大学 #PKUers #Pekingers CONNECT WITH PEKING Web: Facebook: /pku1898 LinkedIn: /peking-university TikTok: /pekinguniversity1898 Instagram: /pku1898 Twitter: /pku1898 WeChat: PKU_Eng