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March 30, 2026, 12:15 – 2:45 PM
Drinko Hall, Saxbe Auditorium, Moritz College of Law. 55 W 12th Ave Columbus, OH
We have always assumed that acting intelligently requires being intelligent. Artificial intelligence dismantles this assumption. In this lecture, Professor Floridi will argue that AI is best understood not as a new form of intelligence but as a radically new kind of agency: systems that act effectively, solve problems, shape outcomes, and carry significant consequences, without any understanding, intention, or genuine reasoning. What we have achieved is a decoupling of successful agency from intelligence.
This shift matters for design, governance, and regulation, both ethically and legally. Rather than debating whether AI 'really' thinks, Floridi suggests we ask: what kind of agents are these systems, and what does their growing presence demand of us?
The Columbus, Ohio downtown version of No Kings 3.0 that was just part of the hundreds of nonviolent demonstrations in the nation (and world, likely) in one day.
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The State of Convenience Stores in Impoverished Neighborhoods
Today, convenience stores on the West Side and in other low-income areas of Columbus often exploit residents and make life more difficult for hardworking people who don't have a vehicle to travel to places like Kroger, Walmart or Aldi. These stores are often located in food deserts that are crime infested. Instead of serving the community, these chains of grocery stores often operate illicit activities that exacerbate the challenges of local residents and the nonprofits that protect and serve vulnerable populations. Illicit activities are rampant, yet politicians and law enforcement officials frequently fail to address these problems in a timely manner. As Thomas Jefferson once said, “The truth shall set you free.” Unfortunately, the reality on the frontlines is far from liberating, as we see the hurt of those we serve, including the children being groomed for addiction and prostitution.
TONIGHT, we will talk with the candidates running for Ohio House seats 2 and 7 at our annual Primary Election Candidate Forum.
Head over to the Center of Entrepreneurial Development (1890 E Main St) by 2:30pm to learn what your future representative has planned for our futures.
Bexley really turned up today for a "No Kings" demonstration!
We were there just a bit after 1pm for the rally at East Broad Street and Drexel Avenue, and joined between 400-500 people waving signs, banging drums, chanting O-H-I-O Donald Trump has got to go!
There was inspiring diversity in the crowd, as Trump seems to be able to inspire cross-generational coalitions by offending all ages.
The creativity of the homemade signs was impressive! See slideshow below.
Saturday, March 28, 4-5:30pm
McKinley Statue, West Plaza, by High Street
We have the power and are claiming it together. No Thrones. No Crowns. No Kings.
What began in 2025 as a single day of defiance has become a sustained national resistance to tyranny, spreading from small towns to city centers and across every community determined to defend democracy. Our peaceful movement is bigger than ever.
When our families are under attack and costs are pushing people to the brink, silence is not an option. We will defend ourselves and our communities against this administration’s unjust and cruel acts of violence.
On March 28th, rise up, take to the streets, and say it loud: no thrones, no crowns, no kings. We’re not watching history happen—we’re making it. Join us.
A core principle behind all No Kings events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values and to act lawfully at these events. Weapons of any kind, including those legally permitted, should not be brought to events.
Join us on Saturday, March 28th from 2 PM to 4 PM for a great discussion with Wil Haygood, author of The War Within A War: The Black Struggle In Vietnam And At Home!
Barnes and Noble, Lennox Town Center
1739 Olentangy River Road
Columbus, OH 43212
This latest book is a groundbreaking account of the Vietnam War told through the lives of the Black men and women who experienced both the battles in Vietnam and the sociopolitical war raging at home in America.
Mr. Haygood is the author of ten nonfiction books including The Butler, In Black and White, Showdown, and Tigerland.
Copies of Mr. Haygood's books will be available for purchase and signing.
Vada Azeem is from Columbus, Ohio. I don’t where Vada went. Vada rapped under the name Le For The Uncool then the Columbus rapper changed names into Vada. Vada still rapped.
I liked Le For The Uncool’s The Measure in 2010.I liked the Anti-Parachute Theory and The Monster on Maple Street. I liked Vada. Vada rapped with a nasal voice with an Islamic perspective in the hype beast era.
In an instance all the Sole Classic rappers disappeared except Rashad, and Jay Swifa. Franz relocated to Baltimore and won Grammys with Turnstile.
It’s kinda like Donald Trump decided he was wanted become president and a bunch of smart and cool people were deported to LA, and Maryland.
In 2026, I was streaming my program and eating a meal. I found Vada Azeem’s new ep The Difficulty Crossing A Field streaming from my Apple Music.
Vada reappeared earlier this year rapping with J-Swifa for a song called Funeral. Vada’s Funeral verse threatened Mike Dewine with repercussions.
It was standing room only Monday, March 23 as over a hundred motivated voters gathered to learn how to pass a needed ballot issue. Was this just an angry and disorganized mob of disgruntled voters?
After the last city charter review, your city rulers responded to criticism by finally moving to a district system. But those in control left themselves a “backdoor” to gerrymander every election. All the votes are counted at-large. The whole city gets to vote on each district.
We are the only major city in the country that has this voting system.
Read that last sentence again.
Nobody else uses this system since it promotes city leaders to ignore the needs of the citizens. In other words, it works exactly as designed.
Another problem is that as an at-large election the effort needed to run for office comes down to big money and “who you know” within the Franklin County Democratic Party.
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
6:00 PM 8:00 PM
The Olde Oak, 62 Parsons Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43215 United States (map)
Join Green Columbus and Keep Columbus Beautiful at The Olde Oak for a fun night of Trash Trivia! Test your knowledge, learn about local waste reduction and litter clean-up efforts, and discover how you can get involved!
Keep Columbus Beautiful is the City’s community improvement program and a national affiliate of Keep America Beautiful, focused on litter prevention, recycling, and beautification.
Bring a friend and come ready to talk trash (for a good cause!)