Winter Read Talk: "Frankenstein" and AI: Ethics for the Modern Creator In-Person
Part of the 2026 Winter Read of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. Join us throughout February for films, speakers, and discussions.
Join Paul Zimmerman for an exploration of the ethical challenges posed by artificial intelligence. While innovation moves fast, the questions regarding responsibility, unintended consequences, and community impact remain timeless. Using the framework of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, this talk investigates the values embedded in our modern technologies and offers a path toward more humane, thoughtful design.
Registration recommended to join us in person. To watch live online (no registration needed): https://vimeo.com/event/5727991. The recording will be available to watch later on The Community Library's Event Archive.
- Date:
- Tuesday, February 17, 2026
- Time:
- 5:30pm - 6:30pm
- Time Zone:
- Mountain Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- John A. and Carole O. Moran Lecture Hall
- Campus:
- The Community Library
- Audience:
- Adults
- Categories:
- Lectures & Conversations Winter Read
Paul Zimmerman is Director of Technology for the Blaine County School District. In that role, he has spearheaded innovative projects and worked with outside partners, such as Google and Nintendo, to bring new ideas to the district. He earned a Bachelor's of Science of Leadership from Bellevue University followed by a Master's Degree in Leadership. He is currently enrolled in a Human Capital Management PhD program. Paul was in the United States Air Force in the early 2000s now lives in Hailey, Idaho. He has also led bi-monthly Tech Help Desks at The Community Library since 2009.