Virtual presentation by Harsh Arora. Of all ancient civilizations, the only one still in existence is the Hindu. All others can only be found in museums. Harsh Arora explains why Hindu culture and dharm are eternal – with or without gods or divinity. Born and raised in India, Mr. Arora came to the U.S. for graduate study at Berkeley. During the last ten years, he has written, directed, and acted in plays on Indian history and mythology. He and his wife live in Beaverton.
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Hinduism: Dancing with Eternity
05/10/2020
Harsh Aurora
Dating in the Animal Kingdom
05/03/2020
Allison Coffin
Virtual presentation by Dr. Allison Coffin.Dating is tough enough as a human! Imagine being a bird, or a fish, with no dating apps or organized singles’ events. This presentation will share some of the fascinating strategies that animals use to attract and keep a mate. Some of these strategies will sound eerily similar to human dating, while others may surprise you.Allison Coffin is a neuroscience researcher and professional science communicator. In 2016 she co-founded Science Talk, a national non-profit that empowers and inspires scientiststo expand their communication potential.
Artificial Intelligence, Ethics, Governance
04/26/2020
Bernd Durrwachter
Virtual presentation by Bernd Durrwachteron artificial intelligence, ethics, and accountability.Mr. Durrwachterstudied computer science at Frankfurt University. Since then, he has worked in information technology. He has also worked as software developer and data engineer. Recently he founded PsioLogic LLC, a consulting company focused on algorithmic accountability, AI literacy and ethics training.
Permaculture and Military Veterans
03/08/2020
Penny Dex
Presentation by Penny Dex. Discover how military veterans use permaculture to enrich their lives, Eco-literacy is the ability to comprehend the patterns which drive the life-sustaining systems of planet Earth. The veteran demographic is plagued by suicide, post traumatic stress, moral injury, and survivors guilt. Veterans need to find a new purpose for being alive. Permaculture is a good way to find that purpose.Penny Dex served in the Army from 2004-2008 and saw firsthand the true cost of war. Upon discharge she began working with veterans' groups, helping to develop the first veteran-taught permaculture course in the United States. Her work focuses on the one question, “How do we make tangible, concrete differences in veterans lives?"