Being Human in the Age of AI, Online 8/20–9/10

Practice Center
Date / Time
Aug 20, 2026 / 6:00pm - Sep 10, 2026 / 7:30pm
Event Type
Classes & Extended Courses
Description

Four Thursdays, August 20–September 10, 6–7:30 pm PT

In a culture that often measures human worth by productivity and output, this workshop invites participants to explore what is distinctly and irreducibly human—our capacity for empathy, our unique perspective, our ability to be present with difficulty, and our power to connect. Drawing on Zen practice, neuroscience, and contemplative wisdom, we will examine our relationships with technology, with each other, and with the processes that fill our days.

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

  • Articulate what makes human consciousness and perspective unique and irreplaceable
  • Recognize how their relationship with technology will shape their inner life
  • Apply Zen principles of veneration and joyful mind to daily work and relationships
  • Practice simple awareness exercises that strengthen the capacity to be with difficulty
  • Develop a personal intention for living more fully in the age of AI

Recordings:
All course sessions will be recorded, and registered participants will receive temporary access to the recordings for later viewing.

Fee Information
  • Benefactor Ticket Price: $210
  • General ticket price: $168
  • Member (Become an SFZC Member): $151
  • Sliding Scale 1: $101
  • Sliding Scale 2: $42
  • Current SFZC residents and qualified SFZC retirees may attend this course for free. To register, please email onlineprograms@sfzc.org at least 72 hours before the program begins.

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Or call 415-354-0360.

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