{"title": "Sunday Platform: ‘Beware the Power of Prediction’ Video and Discussion (In-Person Only)", "start": "2026-11-01T11:00:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-01T12:15:00-05:00", "place": "New York Society for Ethical Culture Hall", "address": "West 64th Street 2, New York", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["science/ai", "society/ethics"], "description": "A free, in-person morning gathering of the Sunday Platform series, held in Room 507. Member Terry Perlin leads the group in watching the TED Talk 'Beware the Power of Prediction' by philosopher and TED Fellow Carissa Véliz, followed by a guided discussion. The talk traces the hidden power of prediction, from Roman emperors who banned prophets to AI algorithms making decisions about people's lives, arguing that predictions are attempts to grab power rather than knowledge. A community lunch follows, free for first-time guests and families in the Young Ethical Explorers Program.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/sunday-platform-beware-the-power-of-prediction-video-and-dis-54349/", "official_url": "https://ethical.nyc/events/sunday-platform-14-5/", "image": "", "dates": [{"start": "2026-11-01T11:00:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-01T12:15:00-05:00", "place": "New York Society for Ethical Culture Hall", "address": "West 64th Street 2, New York", "tickets": ""}], "similar": [{"title": "Sunday Platform with Richard Koral: What Does the Election Mean for The United States and What Does it Say to The World?", "start": "2026-11-08T11:00:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-08T12:15:00-05:00", "place": "New York Society for Ethical Culture Hall", "address": "West 64th Street 2, New York", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["religion/humanism"], "description": "Sunday Platform is the New York Society for Ethical Culture's most important and long-standing community gathering, featuring music, greetings and a talk followed by a luncheon and social hour. This session features Richard Koral, though the topic and details are yet to be announced. The gatherings aim to educate, stimulate personal growth, inspire reflection and action, and strengthen the community, covering current events, pressing social issues and Humanist philosophy. Attendance is free in person and online, and the community lunch afterward is free for first-time guests and families in the Young Ethical Explorers Program.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/sunday-platform-with-richard-koral-what-does-the-election-me-54363/", "official_url": "https://ethical.nyc/events/sunday-platform-richard-koral/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/be09ddec7cdd3bff6668dfebf9f9fb9d56e43aee9671cfe784001a89a2939eb4-2000.webp"}]}