Interdependence Flyer 1-10-26 B Presenters: Elton Hall, James Tepfer, Ghazala Rahman Rafiq The Institute of World Culture (IWC) will celebrate its 50th anniversary this year. Its aims, laid out in its Declaration of Interdependence at its founding in 1976, reflect the rich heritage of human ideals that form the basis for a diverse library […]
JANUARY 2026 PROGRAM Tuesdays, 7:30 PM PT Institute of World Culture, Concord House 1407 Chapala Street, Santa Barbara, CA In-Person and via Zoom* GOVERNMENT AND SELF-GOVERNMENT “Society in every state is a blessing, but government, even in its best state, is but a necessary evil . . . For were the impulses of conscience […]
JANUARY 2026 PROGRAM Tuesdays, 7:30 PM PT Institute of World Culture, Concord House 1407 Chapala Street, Santa Barbara, CA In-Person and via Zoom* GOVERNMENT AND SELF-GOVERNMENT “Society in every state is a blessing, but government, even in its best state, is but a necessary evil . . . For were the impulses of conscience […]
Presenters: Carolyn Dorrance and Danson Kiplagat Expanding a Universal Vision of Liberty, Justice, Social Responsibility and Community Core concepts and ethical practices that could be used in the development of a new Universal Vision for humanity’s welfare will be explored. The revolutionary vision that inspired the Republic of Conscience in 18th century America will be […]
JANUARY 2026 PROGRAM Tuesdays, 7:30 PM PT Institute of World Culture, Concord House 1407 Chapala Street, Santa Barbara, CA In-Person and via Zoom* GOVERNMENT AND SELF-GOVERNMENT “Society in every state is a blessing, but government, even in its best state, is but a necessary evil . . . For were the impulses of conscience […]
In February we will use 3 weeks considering various aspects of A.I., especially in relationship to consciousness. The Study Circle will end the month with a consideration of the extraordinary perceptions of George William Russell, which are quite beyond the parameters of A.I.
Feb. 3, 2026 A Truly Intelligent Machine, George Musser
‘Researchers seek not simply artificial intelligence but artificial general intelligence, or AGI – a system with humanlike adaptability and creativity.”
Tagore Flyer 2-7-26 final This presentation reviews the remarkable life of Rabindranath Tagore, the first and only Nobel Prize winner in Literature from India. As one of the architects of modern India, Tagore's synthesis of Eastern and Western thought offers vital insights for our fractured contemporary world while firmly anchoring him as a global cultural […]
To receive the Zoom link, please email donna@worldculture.org. For additional program details, visit the Tuesday Study Circles page.
Saturday, February 14, 2026 2:00 – 4:00 pm (PST) Presenters: Cliff Tillotson and Jonathan Colbert In-person at Concord Hall, 1407 Chapala Street, Santa Barbara, CA Live Stream at https://www.youtube.com/@iwcinsantabarbara/streams On this Presidents’ Day weekend, as we honor the sacrifices of two of America’s greatest revolutionary leaders, the Institute invites you to join in an engaging […]
Ongoing study circle in Emerson Room of Concord House.
To receive the Zoom link, please email donna@worldculture.org. For additional program details, visit the Tuesday Study Circles page.
To receive the Zoom link, please email donna@worldculture.org. For additional program details, visit the Tuesday Study Circles page.