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Artificial General Intelligence: Why Aren’t We There Yet?
… college. I wrote to a bunch of schools, and Hampshire sent me a little booklet, an excerpt of a cognitive science text. … we can probably automate it using AI either now or in the near future.” Using the cognitive science skills vested in me … we can probably automate it using AI either now or in the near future.” So, here’s my version of it, which I think is …
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Krasno, Eric - 1995F
… say 'When I was Div 3...' was pretty strange. It reminded me 'Oh Yeah, this unbelievably successful musician started … definitely instilled a sense of legacy of Hampshire for me - a feeling that is inspiring for current and prospective … say 'When I was Div 3...' was pretty strange. It reminded me 'Oh Yeah, this unbelievably successful musician started …
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Final Spring Commencement at Hampshire College Imbued with Celebration Despite Impending Closure
… is difficult. “To the graduating class of 2026: You bring me so much joy,” Chrisler concluded. “I am grateful for all … and it was forged, no doubt, in the work I did here damn near a quarter century ago: ‘There cannot be liberation … and it was forged, no doubt, in the work I did here damn near a quarter century ago: ‘There cannot be liberation …
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Kim Saal 70F is New Alumni Trustee
… of the medical staff. "I thank Hampshire for enabling me to formulate my primary mission--to develop lifelong … visit my office, they look at the wall of diplomas behind me, and when they see a round diploma from 1974 from … of the medical staff. "I thank Hampshire for enabling me to formulate my primary mission--to develop lifelong …
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President's Letter on Proposed Student Experience Models
… process this semester, it’s been a fun introduction for me in my new role. Our academic innovation planning is a … reserve this goal for only select students as they near graduation; at Hampshire, we will always ensure every … reserve this goal for only select students as they near graduation; at Hampshire, we will always ensure every …
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Choosing a Program
… for friendship and dating? How far will $1 USD take me in the local currency? How easy will it be to meet my … a mix of students? What student services are available to me through the program? What support systems (student clubs, organizations, groups) are available that can help me adjust to the host culture? … There are endless …
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Chapter 8: Student Protests
… a tell-tale shine of sweat on everyone's upper lip, a near-feverishness rising off people's bodies like steam... … the article. Well, for crying out loud. What occurs to me, when I look at people's faces lately, is that what … their foreheads and maybe a mug of something warm. And a gold star for struggling. I mean it. Hampshire is a hard …
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Artificial Intelligence Made Simple
… data, type a question, and get a reliable response in near-real time.” Obviously AI’s user-friendly platform … sites like YouTube and Facebook. “A product manager asked me if I could use my background in data science to help him … data, type a question, and get a reliable response in near-real time.” Obviously AI’s user-friendly platform …
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Reporting Sexual Violence: Know Your Options
… and Confidential Some employees are required to maintain near-complete confidentiality; talking to them is sometimes … and Confidential Some employees are required to maintain near-complete confidentiality; talking to them is sometimes …
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Outdoor Programs
… and document trail conditions on publicly accessible lands near campus and in the Hampshire woods. Participants will … and document trail conditions on publicly accessible lands near campus and in the Hampshire woods. Participants will …
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Tina Antolini - Class of 2001F
… the Salt Institute for Documentary Studies in Portland, ME to study documentary radio producing and writing. At the … of her alma mater, "Any other place wouldn't have allowed me to do what I've done. Hampshire allows you to run with … the Salt Institute for Documentary Studies in Portland, ME to study documentary radio producing and writing. At the …
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Obituary Writer Ken Garfield 71F Got His Journalistic Start at Hampshire’s “Climax” Student Newspaper
… airport if he was driving to Kent State and could he take me. It was Thomas Grace, one of the nine students wounded … Faye Bakker Messner’s obituary. I help people, often near death, answer the question “Why did my life on earth … Faye Bakker Messner’s obituary. I help people, often near death, answer the question “Why did my life on earth …
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Recent Graduate Flynn Hibbs 17F on the Impact of Solar Development on Wildlife
… it could have with communities like Amherst. Tell me a bit about your Hampshire experience. I came to Hampshire … huge land use change! The small things that happen in and near the array can have big consequences for local wildlife … huge land use change! The small things that happen in and near the array can have big consequences for local wildlife …
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Arts Barn Use Policy
… large amount of solvent, work outside or in the classroom near the wall vent. Work with your palette and painting … cans must be put in the designated outdoor receptacle near the graffiti wall. Do not throw any spray paint cans … large amount of solvent, work outside or in the classroom near the wall vent. Work with your palette and painting …
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Confessions of a Class Notes Fanatic
… Its successor, The Annals of Improbable Research, tells me that the publication of my latest work is ‘quite … more bumper stickers — ONE LESS BIKE and PLEASE DON’T KILL ME! — as well as an idea for a reality TV show: “Who Wants to … enough time playing volleyball.” Bumper stickers swept me headlong into winter 2004: THINK GLOBALLY, ACT STUPIDLY …
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Q&A Interview with Asian Religions Professor Rafal Stepien
… who changed my life. The Buddha comes to mind. Rumi led me to go to Iran to study Persian. I also have to name Dante … reason for my studying Arabic. T. S. Eliot introduced me to the beauties of the English language. Nāgārjuna is … As a message to young scholars in your discipline, like me: what’s a topic that still needs to be explored? Rafal: …
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Why I Love Hampshire College
… and seriously. I love Hampshire for its paradoxes. Let me name a few: Hampshire has a tradition of breaking the … I decide to spend four precious years with her. She makes me laugh, and she makes me angry. Sometimes we fight and try to break up. Eventually, …
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Frequently Asked Questions
… on supervising interns . What are the benefits to me as an internship provider? You will be able to select an … on supervising interns . What are the benefits to me as an internship provider? You will be able to select an …
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Alum Andy Manjuck 05F’s Puppet Play, a New York Times “Critic's Pick,” is on Tour
… at the ends. Or foreseen that he would spike the punch to near-lethal levels, then want to bust some disco moves. With … at the ends. Or foreseen that he would spike the punch to near-lethal levels, then want to bust some disco moves. With …
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CYL Division II
… Farnam's youngest children and its director. This allowed me to become quickly familiar with the goals of the … to see a few improvements implemented immediately. For me, it was important to see how research can be so quickly … the Educational Research Methods class. This course gave me the opportunity to actually carry out research in an …
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Current Students
… the CSS Profile. I am not sure which path is best for me: Completion or Transfer. Who can help me evaluate my options? Staff in CASA will be available to … III this spring — how will the Completion Path work for me? Students for whom the Spring 2026 semester was their …
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Commencement Information for Family and Friends
… with Action Ambulance Services and will be stationed near the commencement tent. Staff will be available on-site … with Action Ambulance Services and will be stationed near the commencement tent. Staff will be available on-site …
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Drawing Strength and Inspiration from the Hampshire Community
… These are the questions Hampshire is grappling with as we near the end of 2016. And as always, I find myself drawing … These are the questions Hampshire is grappling with as we near the end of 2016. And as always, I find myself drawing …
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USB Flash Drives: Use, Care, and Tips
… described below. Locate and click on the green arrow icon (near the clock) on the taskbar . If you are not sure which … described below. Locate and click on the green arrow icon (near the clock) on the taskbar . If you are not sure which …
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Holland, Rebecca - 1977F
… The education I received at Hampshire helped form me intellectually and professionally, and the relationships I made there have sustained me personally over the (very) many years since I graduated. … The education I received at Hampshire helped form me intellectually and professionally, and the relationships I …
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