Philosophical forums to address AI and shifting social beliefs

The XXV Philosophy Days of Castilla-La Mancha will take place on September 24 and 25, 2026, in Albacete, Spain. Organized by the Philosophy Society of Castilla-La Mancha, the event follows the theme ‘Philosophy and Future’ and will host researchers, students, and the public to discuss topics such as artificial intelligence, science, politics, and the challenges of the 21st century.

Scheduled activities include lectures by José Luis Villacañas on future-centrism and physicist Alberto Casas on the scientific perspective of time. The program also covers space exploration and the impact of algorithms on society.

In Argentina, the UCSF Institute of Philosophy is hosting a session on September 25 regarding the relationship between religion and society. The discussion addresses the reconfiguration of faith in the 21st century, noting that while traditional institutional affiliation is changing, spiritual beliefs persist in new forms. Data from the Observatorio de las Creencias en Argentina indicates a shift in religious identification, with a rise in those who ‘believe without belonging’ to formal institutions.