Peter Katcoff

Peter Katcoff

Artificial Intelligence and Living a Life of Meaning

Member-Led Discussion Group

Imagine a future where artificial intelligence (AI) can do everything better than you—paint, write poetry, diagnose illness, even offer emotional support. If AI can replace human effort in every domain, does that free us or rob us of purpose?

AI is often framed as an existential threat ("Will it replace us?"), but perhaps the more pressing question is: "How does AI change what it means to live a meaningful life?"

This resonates with our Society’s motto: Not searching for the meaning of life, but a life with meaning. AI forces us to ask: “What does a life of meaning look like in an AI-integrated world?”

Please join us and participate in one of today’s hottest topics.

MPS president Peter Katcoff was born in Boston, grew up in Studio City area of Los Angeles with movie industry neighbors. He pursued careers in marketing, organization consulting and education, teaching at universities in the US and Vietnam. An extensive traveler and dancer of Argentine tango, Peter’s special interest is in critically examining how our increasing electronically mediated life impacts relationships with other people, with the world at large, and—perhaps most importantly—with one’s self.

Meeting Location: VenturePad, 1020 B Street, San Rafael CA 94901

Convenient Parking: B Street & 3rd Street