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How the Chickasaw Nation Is Embracing Science
Conner Sandefur will introduce you to the Chickasaw Nation, a sovereign American Indian nation now located in southcentral Oklahoma. He will discuss some of the research that the Chickasaw Nation and others are doing to improve health and wellness of Indian People (Hattak Api' Homma'). He will also discuss the role of two professional societies, […]
Calling Out The Outrageous Lie
Virtual Program using ZoomHugh Taft-Morales, BES Leader, will talk to us via a previously recorded program. Joe Biden won the 2020 election fair and square, but the outrageous lie that the election was rigged fueled the January 6 insurrection at the Capitol. Though lying has long been used as a tool to gain political power, normalizing blatant lying […]
Discussion – Turbulent Times
Virtual Program using ZoomThis is a turbulent time for our nation (corrosive political divisions, erosion of belief in government, disinformation) and for our world (catastrophic climate change, increasing authoritarianism, global oligarchs maneuvering across borders). What current issues do you think have the most implications for us in our efforts to "reach for a more ethical life". EHST will […]
How We Sipped, Danced, and Stumbled Our Way to Civilization
Our meeting will be a symposium on the book, “Drunk: How We Sipped, Danced, and Stumbled Our Way to Civilization” written by Edward Slingerland. The book researches the thousands of years that Humankind has pursued intoxication as a means to enhance creativity, build trust, and allow normally antagonistic groups to cooperate for the advantage of all. Two […]
Journeys to Justice
Virtual Program using ZoomHow does one find the courage to do good? What are the experiences, pains, and inspirations that drive us to do meaningful work? In “Journeys to Justice,” hear from Future of Ethical Societies members, young adults spread nationally and internationally, about their personal pathways to working for social justice. Julia Julstrom-Agoyo, Katie LaClair, and Kai […]