Atherton Library

Join technologist and investor James Wang for an inspiring author talk as he discusses how AI is shaping our work, learning, and daily connections. Guests can enjoy a compelling conversation between James and Justin Kuczynski, plus free copies of the book will be available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.
<ul><li>Cost: Free</li>
<li>Registration: Recommended/Required</li>
<li>Audience: Adults/Teens/All Ages</li>
<li>Book Signing: Yes/No</li>
<li>Q&amp;A: Yes</li>
<li>Accessibility: ADA accessible</li>
<li>Parking: Available onsite/nearby</li>
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About the Book
In What You Need to Know About AI, James Wang cuts through the noise around one of today’s most talked-about technologies. With clarity and insight, he explores the history, principles and real-world implications of AI, helping readers better understand a fast-changing field that is already influencing daily life.
Meet James Wang
James Wang is a technologist, investor and writer with over a decade of experience in AI and deep tech. He is a general partner at Creative Ventures, an early-stage deep tech fund backing breakthroughs in AI, synthetic biology and advanced materials.
Previously, James worked at Bridgewater Associates and worked at Google's "moonshot" innovation lab, X. He has served as a board director at startups working in AI, healthcare and robotics and is a regular guest lecturer at UC Berkeley on entrepreneurship and startup financing.
Meet Featured Host Justin Kuczynski
Justin Kuczynski is an engineering lead and technologist with over a decade of experience in machine learning and computational science. He currently works on large-scale systems at Google, where he focuses on building the complex modeling infrastructure that powers modern digital tools.
Previously, Justin earned a PhD in computational biology and spent years working at the intersection of tech and the life sciences, building and applying machine learning models to solve fundamental challenges in human health. Having tracked the evolution of data-driven modeling from early academic research to industry applications, he maintains high hopes for AI's potential to improve human health and generally aid human flourishing.

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Redwood Symphony closes the 2025 - 2026 season with a “Summer Classics” program featuring well-loved works by Beethoven, Mozart, and Prokofiev.
Prokofiev wrote the playful Overture on Hebrew Themes in New York in 1919 at the request of the Zimro Ensemble, a touring group of Russian-Jewish immigrant musicians.
Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 26, reimagined by Timo Andres, adds inventive cadenzas adapted for a chamber ensemble - while preserving the music’s beauty and charm.Louise Costigan-Kerns is a gifted pianist whose previous appearances with Redwood Symphony have been noted for their magical artistry.
Beethoven’s Symphony No. 1, composed after years of piano works and concertos, stands as a tribute to the traditions of Mozart and the still-living Haydn while showcasing Beethoven’s own startlingly independent spirit.
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