WELCOME TO THE INSTITUTE OF WORLD CULTURE! THEME FOR 2024 Creating a Culture of Conscience Once again, the Institute of World Culture is renewing its commentment to promoting the welfare of humanity and of all that lives while preserving the rich but depleted resources in Nature. Throughout the world, mankind and all life forms are suffering from horrific events, natural and man-made. Thoughtful, transformative and ethical responses are necessary. READ MORE UPCOMING PROGRAMS   FORUM Transformative Education: The Art of Living and Learning TUESDAY, May 14, 2024 (NOTE:day and time) 7:30 – 9:30 pm (PDT) Presenters: Sonal Murali, Phd and staff Zoom only event READ MORE FORUM Cosmic Revelations: Exploring Astronomy's Frontiers Saturday, June 1, 2024, 2:00–4:00 pm (PDT) Presenter: Daniel Godinez Live Webcast and In-Person Event READ MORE STUDY CIRCLE Tuesday evenings from 7:30 - 9:00 PM. You can attend in person or via Zoom. Click here for schedule of topics for discussion SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY FOR IWC MEMBERS Ana Papakhian, Executive Director of Camerata Pacifica, has offered members of the Institute of World Culture complimentary tickets to their programs through May 2024. Please contact donna@worldculture.org for the May concert playlist and how to reserve tickets. NEW on IWC YouTube Channel IWC offers a YouTube Library of current and archival presentations for viewing anytime. In the most recent addition, Russ Lewin draws parallels between Artificial Intelligence and the Greek myth of Daedalus and Icaras https://www.youtube.com/IWCinSantaBarbara/live