According to artist and Chautauquan Rita Argen Auerbach, people learn about civilizations through their music and their art.

What, then, will future people say about the civilization of Chautauqua?

There will certainly be no shortage of material to analyze, as artists such as Auerbach always seem to find inspiration on the grounds.

Today, Sherry Turkle’s 10:45 a.m. lecture is sponsored by Auerbach.

“When my husband passed away, I decided to invest in his philosophy of education — an educator himself — by responding to the opportunity to support a lectureship series,” Auerbach said. “I feel this is a token for him and a dedication to him, a tribute to his lifelong appreciation of knowledge.”