Literature, philosophy, and history
Discussion-rich courses on books, ideas, biography, religion, ethics, and the history of the region and the wider world.
Courses and lectures
Short courses for serious curiosity.
Catskill Encore College is beginning with a timely course on artificial intelligence, work, governance, and human purpose.
First course
The Turbulent Road to AI Rule and a World Without Work
A discussion-based course drawn from Stephen Christopher Rose's book Crossing the Rubicon: The Turbulent Road to AI Rule and a World Without Work. Sessions examine automation, data power, algorithmic governance, the future of labor, and the search for meaning in a post-work society.
Course snapshot
- Format: seminar and guided discussion.
- Schedule: to be announced.
- Location: to be announced; hybrid option under consideration.
- Instructor: Stephen Christopher Rose, PhD.
Music, film, visual art, and theater
Lecture series, screenings, studio visits, performance previews, and conversations with regional artists.
Public issues and civic life
Nonpartisan explorations of policy, economics, media, climate, democracy, and local decision-making.
Evidence, nature, and well-being
Readable science, environmental topics, healthy aging, medicine, technology, and the Catskills landscape.
Writing, research, and practical skills
Small-group workshops for memoir, genealogy, digital tools, public speaking, and creative practice.
Selected public sessions
A future library can host free sample lectures and member-only recordings once permissions are in place.
Registration
Register interest in the first course.
Send your information and preferred format so the launch team can plan the schedule, room size, and online access.