Alumni College, June 2-4
Society & Technology

Society and Technology: The More Things Change, the More Things Change?
Modern society both drives and is driven by technology. While to some extent this has always been true (could culture exist without technology?), the accelerated pace of recent technological development and the immediacy of its consequences have made the topic one of interest and importance. Summer Alumni College’s theme of “How Does Society Manage Technology?” will build upon ideas that sprang from discussions of Winter Alumni College’s question of “How Does Technology Change Society?” We will examine the cultural, economic, and legal forces that can be harnessed to manage technology in order to reap its benefits while minimizing or averting its harms. You don’t need to have attended the winter session to enjoy the summer session—sign up today!

Enrollment Criteria
Enrollment is open to all Reed alumni and their families, parents of students, and other friends of the college. A number of slots have been reserved for current Reed students to attend at no cost. Participants must be at least 18 years of age or have special permission to attend. Registration is due by April 16, and preparatory materials will be sent to each participant by Friday, May 14.

Tuition
The fee for Summer Alumni College tuition and lunches is $350 per person. (Participants in the 2010 Winter Alumni College can obtain a discount by contacting Alumni & Parent Relations.) The fee includes a nonrefundable deposit of $95, course materials, lunches on Wednesday and Thursday in commons, and the Friday Lunch with Profs. Tuition does not cover lodging in the dorms, dinners, or breakfasts, all of which can be purchased separately and in advance of your registration.

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