Box 19529
202 University Hall
Arlington, Texas 76019
60th Annual Webb Lectures
Mind/Machine/Market: The Humanities in the age of AI. April 15 - 16, 2026.
The 60th Annual Walter Prescott Webb Lecture Series explores the evolving relationship between the humanities and artificial intelligence at a moment when technological innovation and market forces are reshaping society at an unprecedented pace. Bringing together historical, philosophical, and cultural perspectives, the series asks how human insight can guide machines and markets—and how the humanities can actively shape the future of work, leadership, ethics, creativity, and governance. Through lectures and discussions, the series examines past technological transformations, emerging ethical challenges, and the enduring value of humanistic skills in an AI-driven world.