Forum food for thought? --evolution of and progress for our efforts
Dave
I’m not sure if tomorrow 12-4-13 at noon on KKFI will be a replay of the Forum from last Sunday. The links http://www.kkfi.org/program/all-souls-forum/ and http://www.kkfi.org/program-episodes/cooperation-and-altruism-in-evolution-of-species-with-mindy-walker/ presently have info from the 11-17-13 Forum “Why Can’t the Richest Nation on the Planet Get Education Right?” with Bernard Franklin.
Both Forums are insightful (so can’t lose), but assuming the replay will be the Forum from this past Sunday (Cooperation and Altruism in Evolution of Species with Mindy Walker), you may find it especially interesting for the varying activities of the groups and individuals on these listservs.
Mindy Walker, Professor of Biology at Rockhurst University quotes Dr. Rilling:
Reciprocal altruism activates a reward circuit, and this activation may often be sufficiently reinforcing to override subsequent temptations to accept but not reciprocate altruism. This may be what motivates us to persist with cooperative social interactions and reap the benefits of sustainable mutual cooperation.
How do or how can individuals or groups conduct themselves to activate altruism/giving/service/justice in other individuals, groups, society, and our world?
In her Forum, Prof. Walker makes points about how our biology and evolution impacts how we conduct ourselves in matters of justice, politics, Middle East, society…
Can we change (evolve) to better cooperate ourselves towards greater good and efficacy?
Can our individual actions of service or the activities of our groups change to be able to more effectively bridge the empathy gap (that author of Emotional Quotient, Daniel Goleman, references on last night’s Colbert Report) to produce the results that our groups seek?
In addition to the Forums listed in the email forward below, there are three additional Forums for this calendar year (all at 10 am, with Q&A then continued down the hall in the library for more conversation at 11 am):
12-15-13 --Steven Youngblood
Press Coverage of Mideast Conflicts
Steven Youngblood will assess how US media reports on the Mideast, such as the tendency to personify an enemy to better sell military intervention. He is Director of the Park University Center for Global Peace Journalism, which seeks to frame news coverage to improve prospects for peace without compromising good.
12-22-12 --Scott Burnett
What’s Happening in Jackson County?
What is happening in Jackson County now? What might we see in the future? Just what does the Jackson County Legislature do? Scott Burnett is First District Jackson County Legislator, first elected in 1998. He has been involved in politics and government for much of his professional life.
12-29-12 --variety of speakers and audience participation
Soapbox Sunday: An Opportunity to Speak Your Piece
This is an opportunity for any person with passion about a topic to speak or perform for about 5 minutes. Sign up in advance (seek Forum volunteers at any upcoming Forums) or volunteer from the audience as time permits. Jack Phillips will open and close with a selection of his satirical songs.
Also, look for the January lineup to include Mayor’s State of the City.
FW: upcoming Forums (and opportunities to engage the civic life of your communities)
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Subject: upcoming Forums (and opportunities to engage the civic life of your communities)
Live presentation and Q&A at All Souls Sunday Mornings at 10 am. Continued discussion moved to library down the hall at 11 am. Re-broadcast on KKFI.
http://allsoulskc.org/category/sunday-forum/
November 24, 10:00 am
“What is Manhood Today?” with Rodney Knott
What is the meaning of masculinity in today’s world? What forces shape the role of men in our culture? How should men respond? In 2009 computer engineer Rodney Knott formed ReEngage, a Kansas City non-profit dedicated to helping young males become men.
December 1, 10:00 am
Cooperation and Altruism in Evolution of Species with Mindy Walker
Bees and ants have been cited as examples where cooperation among individuals has led to evolutionary success. Dr. Walker will discuss human evolution within this context and the potential for our species to transcend our tribal and national interactions.. She is an Associate Professor of Biology at Rockhurst University.
December 8, 10:00 am
An Active Way to Create Peace: Ending Torture Worldwide with Shawna Foster
Preventing torture worldwide may seem impossible, but it’s closer than we think. Former ASUUC Intern Minister Shawna Foster will discuss how the transformational work of implementing anti-torture laws brings peace to the entire world. She is a social justice activist who now is the US Program Director for International Bridges to Justice. Join her as she returns to KC to share this inspirational progress.
If you missed it, visit http://www.kkfi.org/ for rebroadcasts and audio archives:
November 17, 10:00 am
“Why Can’t the Richest Nation on the Planet Get Education Right?” with Bernard Franklin
How is it that the richest nation has one of the most broken education systems in the world? What’s working around the world and in small pockets in our country? Dr. Bernard Franklin is President of Junior Achievement of Mid-America and has been Special Assistant to the VP of Student Affairs for KSU and Chancellor of PVCC.
November 10, 10:00 am
“Implementation of Obamacare in Missouri and Kansas” with Andrea Routh
The Oct 1 deadline for implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act has passed. What’s happening? How can uninsured people become insured? What are the rules? How can you help make this a success? Andrea Routh is Executive Director, Missouri Health Advocacy Alliance.
Other archives and recent forums that may interest you include Voting Rights Act, Google Fiber, UN matters, development and tax matters with KCMO City Manager Troy Schulte…
Look out for upcoming forums in this 70th! anniversary year of The Forum, KC’s longest running conversation and home for civil discourse.