Central Library Hosts “The Power of Thinking: Reading the AI Era” Cultural Event in Celebration of Ewha’s 140th Anniv. N
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The Central Library (Director: Eun Kyung Jung) hosted a cultural event titled “The Power of Thinking: Reading the AI Era” from May 11 to May 22 in celebration of the 140th anniversary of Ewha Womans University.
The event was organized to encourage reflection on the importance of critical thinking and judgment in an era where artificial intelligence increasingly influences everyday life, learning, and creative activities. Visitors explored exhibitions featuring materials related to changes brought about by AI, human cognition, creativity, and ethical issues surrounding emerging technologies. In addition, a variety of cultural programs were offered, including balance games hosted by library supporters, caricature drawing sessions, and a coffee truck inspired by the “Ewha Green” concept. Approximately 600 members of the Ewha community attended the event.
Kim Hana (Economics, ’24), who participated in the event, commented, “I felt that the library is evolving into a knowledge space that explores the coexistence of humans and AI while helping people engage with an expanding world of information.”
On May 19, the library also hosted a special lecture titled “Drawing Tomorrow in My Own Colors” featuring author Yuri Lee, known for her novelsBroccoli PunchandCloud People, which portray everyday emotions and realities through distinctive imagination. During the lecture, Lee shared candid reflections on her experiences in her twenties while searching for her dreams and on her life as a writer.
The question-and-answer session and book signing that followed were met with enthusiastic participation, reflecting the strong interest of the Ewha community. Han Bokyung (Human Machine Bioengineering, ’21), who attended the lecture, remarked, “Hearing about Yuri Lee’s experiences in her twenties and her process of completing her novels gave me a meaningful opportunity to reflect on my own career path and direction in life.”
The Central Library plans to continue offering exhibitions, lectures, and interactive cultural programs that reflect the interests of the Ewha community and contemporary social issues. Through these efforts, the library aims to further strengthen its role as a knowledge and cultural space that fosters creativity, cultural sensitivity, and interdisciplinary thinking.