Nat. Zoo-11/20 The Age of Empathy: Nature's Lessons for a Kinder Society

[Natty]

I'm going to this if anyone's interested in joining, let me know.
You'll need to RSVP at http://www.fonz.org/visit.htm
Thanks,
Natty
Natalia Averett
nataliaaverett(at)aol.com
703-868-8189


November 20 at 7 p.m.
The Age of Empathy: Nature's Lessons for a Kinder Society
Location: National Zoo Visitor Center Auditorium

What if our concept of "human nature," those characteristics and norms
of human
behavior, is utterly wrong? Frans de Waal, author of Our Inner Ape
and
world-renowned primatologist, will examine human society through an
evolutionary
lens, drawing on the observations in his latest book.

Evil and conniving, or peace-loving and cooperative? One of Time
magazine's
World's 100 Most Influential People, de Waal will explore the
complexities of
humanity, providing fodder for a discussion of society as we know it,
showing
that humans are "hardwired for sympathy... every human is destined to
be
humane."

Before the lecture, from 6 to 7 p.m., enjoy a drink from the cash bar
and meet
the author. Frans de Waal will also be available to sign copies of any
of his
books.

Find out more and RSVP for this free lecture: http://www.fonz.org/lectures.htm

Getting to the Zoo

Take public transportation to the Zoo and enter through the
Connecticut Avenue
pedestrian entrance, or drive through the Connecticut Avenue vehicle
entrance
and park in Lot A. Get directions to the Zoo: http://www.fonz.org/visit.htm