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Magnifica Humanitas: Pope Leo XIV on the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly in Technology’s'“New Things'

Dr. Oliva M. Espín
San Diego Independent Scholars
Dr. Oliva M. Espín
Saturday, September 26, 2026 from 1:30 PM to 3 PM
North University Community Library
18+
Free

Pope Leo XIV’s recent encyclical has sparked global conversation, and it’s easy to see why. It tackles one of the defining questions of our era: What does AI mean for human dignity, work, and our shared future. It follows a long line of Catholic teaching on social justice concerning “new things” that affect the dignity of humans and their labor. The document is intellectually rich, deeply human, and leaves us with a challenge: if we want to disarm the earth, we must first disarm our words. In an age where our tools can amplify both our ideals and our worst impulses, it is quite an invitation to reflect. Come join Dr. Oliva M. Espín, Professor Emerita of Women’s Studies at San Diego State University, expand on this invitation.

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North University Community Library

8820 Judicial Drive
San Diego, California 92122
858-581-9637
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The North University Community Library is located at Nobel and Judicial Drives, in the vicinity of 805. The library is in a park setting with a design for expansion when needed. Inside features include a children’s and storytelling area with a separate children/young adult librarian on site, an adult and young adult area, a computer lab with 14 computers and wireless access throughout the library, a self checkout station, two seminar meeting rooms, a separate Friends’ book store, a community/meeting room available after hours and a coffee kiosk in the vicinity of the entrance to the library. Friends of the North University Library The Friends Chapter of the North University Community Branch Library is dedicated to supporting & expanding services & programs through fund raising projects and volunteer service. Our Mission is to promote and develop our library’s full potential as an outstanding educational & cultural center which reflects our unique Community. Google Map

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