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  • The Brick Wall Brain: Why Facts (Usually) Don’t Change Minds

    Virtual Program using Zoom

    Our national organization, the American Ethical Union, will present a program at 11 a.m. Eastern featuring Seth Andrews.  He will share his thoughts on why facts don't normally change minds.  Seth Andrews is a former evangelical and Christian broadcaster who now hosts The Thinking Atheist one of the most popular podcasts and online atheist communities […]

  • Protesting: A Time-Honored Tradition

    Extraordinary Ventures 200 S. Elliott Rd, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

    EHST member Maura Breidt will give a short talk about protesting, including its history, some of its impact, and how it has evolved over time, especially in recent years with the advent of social media.  There will be ample time for discussion, both to learn about what demonstrations or protests EHST members have attended in […]

  • The Brick Wall Brain: Why Aren’t Facts Changing Minds

    Virtual Program using Zoom

    We will play segments of a video featuring Seth Andrews on why facts don't seem to change minds.  This confounds those committed to reason and facts.  Seth Andrews is a broadcaster, storyteller, author, activist, and public speaker best known as host of the popular website, podcast, and online community, The Thinking Atheist.  Afterwards we will discuss his […]

  • Celebration of Earth Day 2025

    Extraordinary Ventures 200 S. Elliott Rd, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

    We will have a brief introduction of Earth Day and its 55-year history, followed by discussion. Some possible discussion points: 1) What are your environmentally-friendly practices? 2) What would you suggest to others? 3) What are your views on positive success, especially considering the depredations the current administration has made on federal programs? Please bring […]

  • The Strengths and Weaknesses and Future of the NC Corrections System

    Extraordinary Ventures 200 S. Elliott Rd, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

    Bianca Harris, Program Director of the Criminal Justice Program at Meredith College, will speak about the strengths and weaknesses of the N.C. Department of Corrections as well as its possible future.  Ms. Harris has extensive experience in the field of criminal justice management, having served as warden of North Carolina Correctional Institution for Women before […]