Alice Slater talks about AI and Peace movement

Ms. Alice Slater, a powerful peace activist, spent time with us again at Studio 40 to discuss AI, Nuclear power and weapons, and her Peace activism. To learn more about Ms. Slater and her current activism, please visit www.worldbeyondwar.org (She currently serves on the Board.) A list of her other activism includes: * on the Advisory Board of Nuclear Ban - US, supporting the mission of the ICAN, International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons which won the 2017 Nobel Peace Prize for its work in realizing the successful UN negotiations for a Treaty for the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. * On the Board of the Global Council of Abolition 2000. * The Global Network Against Weapons and Nuclear Power in Space. * A member of the NYC Bar Association and served on the People’s Climate Committee - NYC, working for 100% Green Energy by 2030. She started her long quest for peace as a suburban housewife with two small children. Originally in her local community getting involved with Eugene McCarthy’s presidential Challenge to Johnson’s illegal war in Vietnam. She is a member of the Lawyers Alliance for Nuclear Arms Control. She traveled to Russia, China, and Japan on numerous delegations engaged in ending the arms race and banning the bomb. Some other keywords for her peace activities include: * Code Pink. org * Anti-defamation League ABOUT THIS PODCAST Welcome to our podcast! We are two hosts in our 60s, each with unique backgrounds. Our host, who has lived in the NY Metropolitan area for the past 36 years but has limited experience in New York City, teams up with our co-host, a native New Yorker. We met this winter at Senior Planet, a wonderful senior center in Chelsea, NYC. Sponsored by AARP and OATS (Older Adults Technology Services), Senior Planet offers a range of technology and creative courses for seniors. It's a hidden gem, not just for the local community but for anyone over 60 looking to enrich their lives. Our podcast is born out of a shared passion for photography, arts, and lifelong learning. Through conversations with our generous guests, we explore what it means to age with grace and purpose. Join us on this journey as we discover new perspectives and stories from inspiring seniors. Who knows? The next story we share might be yours! We hope you enjoy the stories and insights we bring to you. Let's learn and grow together!