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Polarization in Politics, and the Search for Meaningful Dialog
Extraordinary Ventures 200 S. Elliott Rd, Chapel Hill, NC, United StatesIn the midst of what seems like extreme polarization in politics, a national organization is working to bridge divides. Better Angels is working to bring dialog to a fractured nation. Better Angels groups are working here in the Triangle! Here is an excerpt from the website of Better Angels: "In December, 2016, ten Trump supporters […]
Post July 4th Reflections and Refreshments
Extraordinary Ventures 200 S. Elliott Rd, Chapel Hill, NC, United StatesJuly 4th is the day the U.S. celebrates the signing of the Declaration of Independence, also known as Independence Day. EHST will focus on what this day means to us in 2019. The microphone will be passed around, and each attendee will have an opportunity to reflect about what the day means to them. We […]
Questioning the Authority of One’s Assumptions
Extraordinary Ventures 200 S. Elliott Rd, Chapel Hill, NC, United StatesRandy Best, Leader of the Northern Virginia Society for Ethical Culture, will discuss assumptions and their ethical effects. Here is a snippet of his talk: "What assumptions do I make as I move through the world? How do my assumptions influence my interactions with others? Are my fundamental assumptions about myself too narrow and self-limiting? […]
Think Like A Boss
Extraordinary Ventures 200 S. Elliott Rd, Chapel Hill, NC, United StatesMost organizations focus on professional development from the perspective of grooming better employees. Dr. Dauv Evans will assert that we need more employees who think like a boss. He has trained employees how to incorporate an entrepreneurial perspective to their jobs. Thinking like a boss can create a more productive and ethical work environment. Dr. […]
I Am a (Non) Believer
Extraordinary Ventures 200 S. Elliott Rd, Chapel Hill, NC, United StatesMany theists ask non-theists, "Well, just what do you believe?" Atheists believe there is no god, but what about non-theists? Amanda Poppei, Senior Leader of the Washington Ethical Society, will address just what folks who call themselves non-theists believe in. Ethical Humanism, aka Ethical Culture, is non-theistic. Ms. Poppei will help us understand more about […]