What Can We Do About Political Polarization?
4-weeks (last 4) | Registration closed 9/10/2025
This course is a response to the political extremes that seem to have taken over our country in recent years. We will discuss some options for political engagement, philosophical ideas about democracy, how to protect ourselves from distress, wise use of technology, and other topics. Note that this course is intended to be non-partisan, neither for nor against Republicans or Democrats. Constructive class participation is welcome.
Paul Stoddard
Paul Stoddard is a retired computer systems architect living in Poughkeepsie, NY. He has a BA from the University of Rochester. He worked at AT&T for 38 years. He taught a course called Technology & Ethics at Ashesi University (Ghana), the Vassar College Lifelong Learning Institute, and at the Marist Center for Lifetime Studies. Mr. Stoddard serves on the Dutchess County Advisory Board of the Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley and as a “Book Buddy” for Dutchess County Literacy Connections. He is the President of the Board of the Howland Chamber Music Circle in Beacon, NY.