Our species is facing an unprecedented set of challenges, including global climate change, exponential population growth, and new diseases. Examining these and other challenges using the lens of evolution is necessary to understand why we confront them. But just as importantly, as we search for solutions, the evolutionary perspectives can help guide us in building a better, safer and more survivable future.

Survival brings together seven world-renowned speakers and researchers for an inspiring evening of short talks moderated by Emmy Award-winning journalist Miles O’Brien. Join Ruth DeFries, Daniel Lieberman, Stuart Pimm, Steven Pinker, Pardis Sabeti, Daniel Schrag and Richard Wrangham as we explore our past, present, and future.

Seating is limited for this event. Please contact info@leakeyfoundation.org to request ticket information.

Partners:

Survival is presented by The Leakey Foundation in partnership with Harvard University’s Department of Human Evolutionary Biology, NOVA, NOVALabs, SMASH, and WGBH.

Presenters:

Moderated by Miles O’Brien and featuring:

• Ruth DeFries – Professor of Sustainable Development, Columbia University
• Daniel Lieberman – Chair and Professor of Human Evolutionary Biology, Harvard University
• Stuart Pimm – Professor of Conservation Ecology, Duke University
• Steven Pinker – Professor of Psychology, Harvard University
• Pardis Sabeti – Assistant Professor of Organismic and Evolutionary Biology, Harvard University
• Daniel Schrag – Professor of Environmental Science and Engineering, Harvard University
• Richard Wrangham – Professor of Biological Anthropology, Harvard University