Date: Monday 20 April 2026
Time: 15.00 - 16.30
Location: Galbraith Seminar Room, Trinity Long Room Hub, Trinity College Dublin
Registration: This event will be held in a hybrid format, allowing either in-person or online attendance. The seminar is free to attend, but registration is compulsory. There are a limited number of places available to attend this conference in-person. Places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
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On Monday, 20 April 2026, DEMCONEX will host Professor Woodrow Hartzog for a seminar on "How AI Destroys Institutions".
About
Civic institutions—the rule of law, universities, and a free press—are the backbone of democratic life. They are the mechanisms through which complex societies encourage cooperation and stability, while also adapting to changing circumstances. The real superpower of institutions is their ability to evolve and adapt within a hierarchy of authority and a framework for roles and rules while maintaining legitimacy in the knowledge produced and the actions taken. Purpose-driven institutions built around transparency, cooperation, and accountability empower individuals to take intellectual risks and challenge the status quo. This happens through the machinations of interpersonal relationships within those institutions, which broaden perspectives and strengthen shared commitment to civic goals.
Further information is available on the School of Law website here.