Discovery & Discussion
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Sundays 12:00 Noon
James Reeb Room (Except Potluck Sundays) 
Coordinator: Dave Nelson Moderator: Susan Eisman We have to remember that what is now embedded into everyday life - stuff like email, online shopping and cell phones - were once called new and revolutionary." ~ Tom Chakley "If I had asked people what they wanted, they would have said faster horses. ~ Henry Ford |
Join us and explore ideas and inventions that are either new or radically different than we might have thought possible in the recent past.
Primarily, our focus will be on taking a closer look at emerging technologies, followed by a discussion of what the consequences might be for ourselves, our congregation, and our planet. We begin with short videos by experts in the field, or a live speaker who knows the subject.
Occasionally, we will address controversial subjects that are timely and relevant to the principles of this church. 
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Sunday September 30
"How we need to remake the internet" – Jaron Lanier
"How we need to remake the internet" – Jaron Lanier
In the early days of digital culture, Jaron Lanier helped craft a vision for the internet as public commons where humanity could share its knowledge -- but even then, this vision was haunted by the dark side of how it could turn out: with personal devices that control our lives, monitor our data and feed us stimuli. (Sound familiar?)
In this visionary April 2018 TED Talk, Lanier reflects on a "globally tragic, astoundingly ridiculous mistake" companies like Google and Facebook made at the foundation of digital culture -- and how we can undo it. According to Lanier, "We cannot have a society in which, if two people wish to communicate, the only way that can happen is if it's financed by a third person who wishes to manipulate them." Moderator: Susan Eisman.
In this visionary April 2018 TED Talk, Lanier reflects on a "globally tragic, astoundingly ridiculous mistake" companies like Google and Facebook made at the foundation of digital culture -- and how we can undo it. According to Lanier, "We cannot have a society in which, if two people wish to communicate, the only way that can happen is if it's financed by a third person who wishes to manipulate them." Moderator: Susan Eisman.
Sunday October 7
"Felony Disenfranchisement" – John Oliver
"Felony Disenfranchisement" – John Oliver
Many people with felony convictions are unfairly prohibited from voting, and the worst state for this — surprise — is Florida. With mid-term elections just around the corner, John Oliver ("last Week Tonight") offers his seriously funny, but no holds barred, comments about Florida Amendment 4, the Voting Rights Restoration for Felons Initiative, which is on the ballot in Florida as an initiated constitutional amendment on November 6, 2018.
A "yes" vote supports this amendment to automatically restore the right to vote for people with prior felony convictions, except those convicted of murder or a felony sexual offense, upon completion of their sentences, including prison, parole, and probation.
A "no" vote opposes this amendment to automatically restore the right to vote for people with prior felony convictions, except those convicted of murder or a felony sexual offense, upon completion of their sentences, including prison, parole, and probation.
In Florida, a constitutional amendment requires a 60 percent vote of voters to be approved.
Moderator:
Source: ballotpedia.org/Florida_Amendment_4,_Voting_Rights_Restoration_for_Felons_Initiative_(2018)
A "yes" vote supports this amendment to automatically restore the right to vote for people with prior felony convictions, except those convicted of murder or a felony sexual offense, upon completion of their sentences, including prison, parole, and probation.
A "no" vote opposes this amendment to automatically restore the right to vote for people with prior felony convictions, except those convicted of murder or a felony sexual offense, upon completion of their sentences, including prison, parole, and probation.
In Florida, a constitutional amendment requires a 60 percent vote of voters to be approved.
Moderator:
Source: ballotpedia.org/Florida_Amendment_4,_Voting_Rights_Restoration_for_Felons_Initiative_(2018)
Sunday October 14
Pot Luck Sunday – No Discovery & Discussion
Pot Luck Sunday – No Discovery & Discussion
Sunday October 21
Sunday October 28
Recent Programs
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June 24
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“Mysteries of the church website revealed." -Klaus Obermeit
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June 17
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“3D Printing: What is it, how does it work, and how is it transforming our world?”
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June 3
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“Design at the Intersection of Technology and Biology” - Neri Oxman
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May 27 "Surprising Solutions to Ocean Plastics." - David Katz
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May 6
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“What is Palliative Medical Care and why you need to know about it?”.
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April 29
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“De-Extinction Chapter 2: How Close Are We Now?”
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April 22
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"Reversing Animal Extinction" - Stewart Brand
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