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Knowledge comes at a price and whoever possesses some knowledge becomes responsible for covering that cost. Epistemic responsibility is the term used to denote the duty one has respective to the knowledge they possess. The central concern is this: what knowledge am I required to know, to share, or to keep to myself? In a digital world, epistemic responsibility becomes clouded, but also expanded. Ignorance is no longer an acceptable option – not when at the touch of a button the knowledge to overcome that ignorance is readily available. This lecture will discuss how the digitalization of knowledge affects epistemic responsibility and in turn, how this presents an opportunity shift for scholars of the future.

Giant Pandas have captured the heart of many people around the world and have been a recognized symbol of conservation. During this thought provoking lecture, you will see why these animals have created controversy in the scientific community, caused zoologist to scratch their heads, and why they are a challenge for zoos. You may very well leave with a completely different perception and understanding of this adorable black and white animal.