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SUMMARY:Tracking a Killer: The Origin and Evolution of Tuberculosis
DESCRIPTION:In 2014\, Tuberculosis (TB) surpassed HIV as the leading cause of death from infectious disease. Unlike HIV\, TB has long been a scourge of humans; however\, exactly how long has been debated. Also controversial has been the presence and relationship of pre-Columbian tuberculosis in the Americas to TB strains in the rest of the World. In this lecture Anne Stone examines the evolutionary history of Mycobacterium tuberculosis\, the bacteria that causes TB\, focusing on the distribution of TB strains in humans (past and present) in order to understand their relationships\, assess patterns of pathogen exchange through time\, and investigate how TB adapted to humans and other animals. Her lab group uses new methods of ancient DNA extraction as well as methods to target pathogen DNA to obtain genetic data from ancient samples with characteristic TB bone lesions. To date\, they have sequenced the M. tuberculosis genome from three ancient Peruvians dating to ~1000 years ago. Their analyses indicate that this bacteria likely “jumped” from animals and became a human pathogen within the last 6\,000 years. In addition\, the results show that ancient Peruvian TB strains are distinct from any known human-adapted TB strains and are most closely related to strains adapted to sea mammals. Sea mammals\, specifically Southern Hemisphere seals and sea lions\, acquired strains from other animals in Africa and then within the last 2000 years brought these TB strains to South America.
URL:https://leakeyfoundation.org/event/tracking-a-killer-the-origin-and-evolution-of-tuberculosis/
LOCATION:The Houston Museum of Natural Science\, 5555 Hermann Park Drive\, Houston\, TX\, 77030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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SUMMARY:Tracking a Killer: The Origin and Evolution of Tuberculosis
DESCRIPTION:In 2014\, Tuberculosis (TB) surpassed HIV as the leading cause of death from infectious disease. Unlike HIV\, TB has long been a scourge of humans; however\, exactly how long has been debated. Also controversial has been the presence and relationship of pre-Columbian tuberculosis in the Americas to TB strains in the rest of the World. In this lecture Anne Stone examines the evolutionary history of Mycobacterium tuberculosis\, the bacteria that causes TB\, focusing on the distribution of TB strains in humans (past and present) in order to understand their relationships\, assess patterns of pathogen exchange through time\, and investigate how TB adapted to humans and other animals. Her lab group uses new methods of ancient DNA extraction as well as methods to target pathogen DNA to obtain genetic data from ancient samples with characteristic TB bone lesions. To date\, they have sequenced the M. tuberculosis genome from three ancient Peruvians dating to ~1000 years ago. Their analyses indicate that this bacteria likely “jumped” from animals and became a human pathogen within the last 6\,000 years. In addition\, the results show that ancient Peruvian TB strains are distinct from any known human-adapted TB strains and are most closely related to strains adapted to sea mammals. Sea mammals\, specifically Southern Hemisphere seals and sea lions\, acquired strains from other animals in Africa and then within the last 2000 years brought these TB strains to South America.
URL:https://leakeyfoundation.org/event/tracking-a-killer-the-origin-and-evolution-of-tuberculosis-2/
LOCATION:The Houston Museum of Natural Science\, 5555 Hermann Park Drive\, Houston\, TX\, 77030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160216T180000
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SUMMARY:Speaking of Sex...
DESCRIPTION:Join anthropologist David Puts as we explore the origins of human sexuality by looking at the evolution of sexual differences in the human voice. \nThe roar of the male lion may indeed scare away his rivals\, but it might also attract female lions looking for a dominant mate. This is sexual selection in action! The lion with the mighty roar might have a few more opportunities to pass along his genes than the lion with the less impressive voice. \nScientists have found that studying the human voice is also a good way to gain insight into human sexual selection.  The human voice is highly differentiated between the sexes\, and the differences are easily quantifiable. Thus it is an ideal model for understanding the evolutionary processes behind our sexual selection.  \nWhy do human males often have deep voices? What does the human female voice signal to potential mates? Join us on February 16th for Being Human: Speaking of Sex…. and learn more about where our voices came from.  \nAge Limit 21+
URL:https://leakeyfoundation.org/event/speaking-of-sex/
LOCATION:Public Works\, 161 Erie Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Being Human
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160216T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160216T203000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20160202T190236Z
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SUMMARY:Speaking of Sex...
DESCRIPTION:Join anthropologist David Puts as we explore the origins of human sexuality by looking at the evolution of sexual differences in the human voice. \nThe roar of the male lion may indeed scare away his rivals\, but it might also attract female lions looking for a dominant mate. This is sexual selection in action! The lion with the mighty roar might have a few more opportunities to pass along his genes than the lion with the less impressive voice. \nScientists have found that studying the human voice is also a good way to gain insight into human sexual selection.  The human voice is highly differentiated between the sexes\, and the differences are easily quantifiable. Thus it is an ideal model for understanding the evolutionary processes behind our sexual selection.  \nWhy do human males often have deep voices? What does the human female voice signal to potential mates? Join us on February 16th for Being Human: Speaking of Sex…. and learn more about where our voices came from.  \nAge Limit 21+
URL:https://leakeyfoundation.org/event/speaking-of-sex-2/
LOCATION:Public Works\, 161 Erie Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Being Human
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160315T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160315T203000
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SUMMARY:Being Human: The Primates Who Tell Stories
DESCRIPTION:Register\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin cognitive psychologist Tania Lombrozo for an evening exploring humans’ unique storytelling ability. Learn how these “stories\,” or explanations\, are central to our sense of understanding the world around us. \nWe humans are curious creatures. When we don’t understand\, we ask questions. Why is the sky blue? How do birds fly? Why do we behave the way we do? We demand answers\, simple explanations that provide the reason why\, and they are key to how we conceptualize the world and how we exchange ideas. These explanations we form are at the core of our basic cognitive processes like learning\, inference and categorization. \nBeing Human founder Peter Baumann will join Dr. Lombrozo following her talk to further investigate how curiosity is an essential part of the human experience. \nAbout Being Human \nBeing Human mixes short talks from great minds with fun hands-on experiments\, drinks\, conversation\, and storytelling. Each month we’ll explore different aspects of our evolution\, our behavior\, and the human experience. \nDoors open at 6 pm for the Being Human Lounge.  Mix and mingle with your fellow humans upstairs in Public Work’s Odd Job Room. Enjoy a different local food vendor and thematic specialty cocktail each month\, plus a fully-stocked bar of beer\, wine\, and delicious cocktails. \nThe Main Room opens at 7 pm for seating. The talk will begin shortly thereafter. \nSeating is limited and available on a first-come first-serve basis. There is plenty of standing room for everyone. \nAge Limit: 21+
URL:https://leakeyfoundation.org/event/being-human-the-primates-who-tell-stories/
LOCATION:Public Works\, 161 Erie Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Being Human
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160315T203000
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CREATED:20160223T195108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160223T195108Z
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SUMMARY:Being Human: The Primates Who Tell Stories
DESCRIPTION:Join cognitive psychologist Tania Lombrozo for an evening exploring humans’ unique storytelling ability. Learn how these “stories\,” or explanations\, are central to our sense of understanding the world around us. \nWe humans are curious creatures. When we don’t understand\, we ask questions. Why is the sky blue? How do birds fly? Why do we behave the way we do? We demand answers\, simple explanations that provide the reason why\, and they are key to how we conceptualize the world and how we exchange ideas. These explanations we form are at the core of our basic cognitive processes like learning\, inference and categorization. \nBeing Human founder Peter Baumann will join Dr. Lombrozo following her talk to further investigate how curiosity is an essential part of the human experience. \nAbout Being Human \nBeing Human mixes short talks from great minds with fun hands-on experiments\, drinks\, conversation\, and storytelling. Each month we’ll explore different aspects of our evolution\, our behavior\, and the human experience. \nDoors open at 6 pm for the Being Human Lounge.  Mix and mingle with your fellow humans upstairs in Public Work’s Odd Job Room. Enjoy a different local food vendor and thematic specialty cocktail each month\, plus a fully-stocked bar of beer\, wine\, and delicious cocktails. \nThe Main Room opens at 7 pm for seating. The talk will begin shortly thereafter. \nSeating is limited and available on a first-come first-serve basis. There is plenty of standing room for everyone. \nAge Limit: 21+
URL:https://leakeyfoundation.org/event/being-human-the-primates-who-tell-stories-2/
LOCATION:Public Works\, 161 Erie Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Being Human
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160406T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160406T200000
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CREATED:20151202T211926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160329T215638Z
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SUMMARY:How “Paleo” is Your Diet?
DESCRIPTION:RSVP \nEvolutionary biologists argue that no study of human health or evolution is complete without considering the trillions of microbes that live in us or on us—our microbiome. Join molecular anthropologist Christina Warinner as she explores how scientists are reconstructing the ancestral human microbiome to better understand the lives and health of our ancestors and whether the popular “paleo” diet has any relation to real human history. \nThis event is mixed seated/standing. Your RSVP does not guarantee a seat. 
URL:https://leakeyfoundation.org/event/how-paleo/
LOCATION:American Museum of Natural History\, 56 West 81st St.\, New York\, NY\, 10024\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160406T183000
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CREATED:20151202T211926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151202T211926Z
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SUMMARY:How “Paleo” is Your Diet?
DESCRIPTION:RSVP \nEvolutionary biologists argue that no study of human health or evolution is complete without considering the trillions of microbes that live in us or on us—our microbiome. Join molecular anthropologist Christina Warinner as she explores how scientists are reconstructing the ancestral human microbiome to better understand the lives and health of our ancestors and whether the popular “paleo” diet has any relation to real human history. \nThis event is mixed seated/standing. Your RSVP does not guarantee a seat. 
URL:https://leakeyfoundation.org/event/how-paleo-2/
LOCATION:American Museum of Natural History\, 56 West 81st St.\, New York\, NY\, 10024\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160412T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160412T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145405
CREATED:20160318T220925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160318T220925Z
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SUMMARY:An Update on the Status of Australopithecus afarensis
DESCRIPTION:The Emory Anthropology Colloquium Series presents The First Annual American Association for Physical Anthropologists Outreach Lecture. \nDr. Zeray Alemseged will discuss recent advances regarding our knowledge of the species Australopithecus afarensis. Based on data coming from the field and new imaging techniques\, he will shed some light on aspects of locomotor adaptation and behavioral repertoire of this pivotal species in human evolution.
URL:https://leakeyfoundation.org/event/an-update-on-the-status-of-australopithecus-afarensis-2/
LOCATION:Emory University\, Goodrich C. White Hall\, Room 208\, 301 Dowman Dr.\, Atlanta\, GA 30322\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160412T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160412T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145405
CREATED:20160318T220925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160407T221250Z
UID:10000314-1460485800-1460491200@leakeyfoundation.org
SUMMARY:An Update on the Status of Australopithecus afarensis
DESCRIPTION:The Emory Anthropology Colloquium Series presents The First Annual American Association for Physical Anthropologists Outreach Lecture. \nDr. Zeray Alemseged will discuss recent advances regarding our knowledge of the species Australopithecus afarensis. Based on data coming from the field and new imaging techniques\, he will shed some light on aspects of locomotor adaptation and behavioral repertoire of this pivotal species in human evolution.
URL:https://leakeyfoundation.org/event/an-update-on-the-status-of-australopithecus-afarensis/
LOCATION:Emory University\, Goodrich C. White Hall\, Room 208\, 301 Dowman Dr.\, Atlanta\, GA 30322\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160419T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160419T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145405
CREATED:20160223T201934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160416T192039Z
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SUMMARY:Being Human: Earth's Tipping Point
DESCRIPTION:Buy Tickets \n  \nJoin scientist Elizabeth Hadly for an evening exploring our impact on the planet and what we can do to ensure a bright future for all of Earth’s inhabitants!  \nClimate change. Refugee crises. Food shortages. What we hear in the news every day seems like a series of unrelated crises\, but it is not. Humans have a profound impact on the earth. Our evolutionary course has been shown to produce wonderful results but also unforeseen\, harmful consequences for ourselves and those species who share this planet with us. \nAre we headed toward a dangerous tipping point? Do we feel it is already too late? What changes can we make\, and how do we feel about change? Get your tickets now for a journey into the future of our planet and the ever changing possibilities of Being Human.     \nAbout Being Human\nBeing Human mixes short talks from great minds with fun hands-on experiments\, food and drinks\, conversation\, and storytelling. Each month we’ll explore different aspects of our evolution\, our behavior\, and the human experience. \nDoors open at 6 pm for the Being Human Lounge.  Mix and mingle with your fellow humans upstairs in Public Work’s Odd Job Room. Enjoy a different local food vendor and thematic specialty cocktail each month\, plus a fully-stocked bar of beer\, wine\, and delicious cocktails. \nThe Main Room opens at 7 pm for seating. The talk will begin shortly thereafter. \nSeating is limited and available on a first-come first-serve basis. There is plenty of standing room for everyone. \nAge Limit: 21+ \n 
URL:https://leakeyfoundation.org/event/earths-tipping-point/
LOCATION:Public Works\, 161 Erie Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Being Human
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://leakeyfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/AdobeStock_90790439.jpeg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160419T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160419T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145405
CREATED:20160223T201934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160223T201934Z
UID:10000300-1461088800-1461097800@leakeyfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Being Human: Earth's Tipping Point
DESCRIPTION:Buy Tickets \n  \nJoin scientist Elizabeth Hadly for an evening exploring our impact on the planet and what we can do to ensure a bright future for all of Earth’s inhabitants!  \nClimate change. Refugee crises. Food shortages. What we hear in the news every day seems like a series of unrelated crises\, but it is not. Humans have a profound impact on the earth. Our evolutionary course has been shown to produce wonderful results but also unforeseen\, harmful consequences for ourselves and those species who share this planet with us. \nAre we headed toward a dangerous tipping point? Do we feel it is already too late? What changes can we make\, and how do we feel about change? Get your tickets now for a journey into the future of our planet and the ever changing possibilities of Being Human.     \nAbout Being Human\nBeing Human mixes short talks from great minds with fun hands-on experiments\, food and drinks\, conversation\, and storytelling. Each month we’ll explore different aspects of our evolution\, our behavior\, and the human experience. \nDoors open at 6 pm for the Being Human Lounge.  Mix and mingle with your fellow humans upstairs in Public Work’s Odd Job Room. Enjoy a different local food vendor and thematic specialty cocktail each month\, plus a fully-stocked bar of beer\, wine\, and delicious cocktails. \nThe Main Room opens at 7 pm for seating. The talk will begin shortly thereafter. \nSeating is limited and available on a first-come first-serve basis. There is plenty of standing room for everyone. \nAge Limit: 21+ \n 
URL:https://leakeyfoundation.org/event/earths-tipping-point-2/
LOCATION:Public Works\, 161 Erie Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Being Human
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://leakeyfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/AdobeStock_90790439.jpeg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160503T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160503T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145405
CREATED:20160324T164117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160324T165126Z
UID:10000216-1462302000-1462305600@leakeyfoundation.org
SUMMARY:The Curious Case of Homo naledi
DESCRIPTION:What We Do (and Don't) Know About Our Newest Extinct Relative\nBUY TICKETS \nJoin Dr. William Harcourt-Smith as he explores Homo naledi\, the early human relative recently discovered deep within Rising Star cave in South Africa. This find\, consisting of over 1500 fossil fragments\, is arguably one of the most significant fossil discoveries of the last half-century\, and Harcourt-Smith led one of the first teams to examine the fossils. In this talk he will discuss what makes Homo naledi so unique\, where it may fit within the human lineage and what consequences this ground-breaking discovery may have for our current understanding of human evolution.
URL:https://leakeyfoundation.org/event/the-curious-case-of-homo-naledi-2/
LOCATION:California Academy of Sciences\, 55 Music Concourse Dr 94118\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94118\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://leakeyfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Homo_naledi_holotype_specimen_DH1.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160503T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160503T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145405
CREATED:20160324T164117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160324T164117Z
UID:10000217-1462302000-1462305600@leakeyfoundation.org
SUMMARY:The Curious Case of Homo naledi
DESCRIPTION:What We Do (and Don't) Know About Our Newest Extinct Relative\nBUY TICKETS \nJoin Dr. William Harcourt-Smith as he explores Homo naledi\, the early human relative recently discovered deep within Rising Star cave in South Africa. This find\, consisting of over 1500 fossil fragments\, is arguably one of the most significant fossil discoveries of the last half-century\, and Harcourt-Smith led one of the first teams to examine the fossils. In this talk he will discuss what makes Homo naledi so unique\, where it may fit within the human lineage and what consequences this ground-breaking discovery may have for our current understanding of human evolution.
URL:https://leakeyfoundation.org/event/the-curious-case-of-homo-naledi-2-2/
LOCATION:California Academy of Sciences\, 55 Music Concourse Dr 94118\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94118\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://leakeyfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Homo_naledi_holotype_specimen_DH1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160517T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160517T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145405
CREATED:20160223T202121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160426T211637Z
UID:10000301-1463508000-1463517000@leakeyfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Being Human: Our Symbolic Nature
DESCRIPTION:Buy Tickets Now! \n  \nWhat makes our brains different? How did language change us as a species? Join us on May 17th for Being Human: Our Symbolic Nature…. and learn more about how human language evolved. \nFrom the smallest bacteria to the largest mammal\, most organisms communicate. However\, the way we humans communicate is quite unique in comparison to other organisms. We use a complex web of symbols representing the abstract. These symbols are layered within human culture and require an extensive amount of our brains to interpret. \nJoin Terrence Deacon as we explore our unique capacity for symbolic thought and the role it played in the co-evolution of the human brain and language. \nAbout Being Human \nBeing Human mixes short talks from great minds with fun hands-on experiments\, drinks\, conversation\, and storytelling. Each month we’ll explore different aspects of our evolution\, our behavior\, and the human experience. \nDoors open at 6 pm for the Being Human Lounge.  Mix and mingle with your fellow humans upstairs in Public Work’s Odd Job Room. Enjoy a thematic specialty cocktail each month\, plus a fully-stocked bar of beer\, wine\, and delicious cocktails. \nThe Main Room opens at 7 pm for seating. The talk will begin shortly thereafter. \nSeating is limited and available on a first-come first-serve basis. There is plenty of standing room for everyone. \nAge Limit: 21+
URL:https://leakeyfoundation.org/event/being-human-our-symbolic-nature/
LOCATION:Public Works\, 161 Erie Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Being Human
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160517T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160517T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145405
CREATED:20160223T202121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160223T202121Z
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SUMMARY:Being Human: Our Symbolic Nature
DESCRIPTION:Buy Tickets Now! \n  \nWhat makes our brains different? How did language change us as a species? Join us on May 17th for Being Human: Our Symbolic Nature…. and learn more about how human language evolved. \nFrom the smallest bacteria to the largest mammal\, most organisms communicate. However\, the way we humans communicate is quite unique in comparison to other organisms. We use a complex web of symbols representing the abstract. These symbols are layered within human culture and require an extensive amount of our brains to interpret. \nJoin Terrence Deacon as we explore our unique capacity for symbolic thought and the role it played in the co-evolution of the human brain and language. \nAbout Being Human \nBeing Human mixes short talks from great minds with fun hands-on experiments\, drinks\, conversation\, and storytelling. Each month we’ll explore different aspects of our evolution\, our behavior\, and the human experience. \nDoors open at 6 pm for the Being Human Lounge.  Mix and mingle with your fellow humans upstairs in Public Work’s Odd Job Room. Enjoy a thematic specialty cocktail each month\, plus a fully-stocked bar of beer\, wine\, and delicious cocktails. \nThe Main Room opens at 7 pm for seating. The talk will begin shortly thereafter. \nSeating is limited and available on a first-come first-serve basis. There is plenty of standing room for everyone. \nAge Limit: 21+
URL:https://leakeyfoundation.org/event/being-human-our-symbolic-nature-2/
LOCATION:Public Works\, 161 Erie Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Being Human
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160520
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160529
DTSTAMP:20260403T145405
CREATED:20151129T235559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160225T223445Z
UID:10000253-1463702400-1464479999@leakeyfoundation.org
SUMMARY:2016 Trip to France
DESCRIPTION:This eight-day tour includes visits to three world-class museums and ten famous prehistoric sites. You will be joined by luminaries including rock art expert Jean Clottes\, archaeologist Harold Dibble\, the Curator of Lascaux Muriel Mauriac\, and artist Elisabeth Daynes. \nSpace is limited\, and you must be a Leakey Fellow to participate. \nTo learn more download the detailed itinerary by clicking here.  \nEmail Sharal Camisa for more information: sharal (at) leakeyfoundation.org
URL:https://leakeyfoundation.org/event/2016-trip-to-france/
LOCATION:Lascaux\, 24290 Montignac\, France
CATEGORIES:Travel
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160520T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160528T235959
DTSTAMP:20260403T145405
CREATED:20151129T235559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151129T235559Z
UID:10000254-1463702400-1464479999@leakeyfoundation.org
SUMMARY:2016 Trip to France
DESCRIPTION:This eight-day tour includes visits to three world-class museums and ten famous prehistoric sites. You will be joined by luminaries including rock art expert Jean Clottes\, archaeologist Harold Dibble\, the Curator of Lascaux Muriel Mauriac\, and artist Elisabeth Daynes. \nSpace is limited\, and you must be a Leakey Fellow to participate. \nTo learn more download the detailed itinerary by clicking here.  \nEmail Sharal Camisa for more information: sharal (at) leakeyfoundation.org
URL:https://leakeyfoundation.org/event/2016-trip-to-france-2/
LOCATION:Lascaux\, 24290 Montignac\, France
CATEGORIES:Travel
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160621T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160621T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145405
CREATED:20160223T202247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160527T191147Z
UID:10000305-1466532000-1466541000@leakeyfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Being Human: Your Brain on Art
DESCRIPTION:Buy Tickets Now! \nWhat is the secret of Mona Lisa’s smile? Why do Claude Monet’s fields of flowers seem to wave in the breeze? Join neurobiologist Margaret Livingstone for “Being Human: Your Brain on Art” and learn about the inner workings of human vision. \nFor centuries artists have understood visual perception and learned how to fool the brain. In fact artists have been experimenting with vision longer than neurobiologists. For example\, color and luminance can play independent roles in visual perception. Picasso remarked on this phenomenon\, “Colors are only symbols. Reality is to be found in luminance alone.” These effects used by artists offer insights into how we see\, and these can now be described in terms of the underlying neurobiology. \nJoin in the fun as we explore how art and neurobiology help us understand the nature of the human visual experience. \nAbout Being Human \nBeing Human mixes short talks from great minds with fun hands-on experiments\, drinks\, conversation\, and storytelling. Each month we’ll explore different aspects of our evolution\, our behavior\, and the human experience. \nDoors open at 6 pm for the Being Human Lounge.  Mix and mingle with your fellow humans upstairs in Public Work’s Odd Job Room. Enjoy a different local food vendor and thematic specialty cocktail each month\, plus a fully-stocked bar of beer\, wine\, and delicious cocktails. \nThe Main Room opens at 7 pm for seating. The talk will begin shortly thereafter. \nSeating is limited and available on a first-come first-serve basis. There is plenty of standing room for everyone. \nAge Limit: 21+ \nBuy Tickets Now! \n 
URL:https://leakeyfoundation.org/event/being-human-june/
LOCATION:Public Works\, 161 Erie Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Being Human
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160621T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160621T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145405
CREATED:20160223T202247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160223T202247Z
UID:10000308-1466532000-1466541000@leakeyfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Being Human: Your Brain on Art
DESCRIPTION:Buy Tickets Now! \nWhat is the secret of Mona Lisa’s smile? Why do Claude Monet’s fields of flowers seem to wave in the breeze? Join neurobiologist Margaret Livingstone for “Being Human: Your Brain on Art” and learn about the inner workings of human vision. \nFor centuries artists have understood visual perception and learned how to fool the brain. In fact artists have been experimenting with vision longer than neurobiologists. For example\, color and luminance can play independent roles in visual perception. Picasso remarked on this phenomenon\, “Colors are only symbols. Reality is to be found in luminance alone.” These effects used by artists offer insights into how we see\, and these can now be described in terms of the underlying neurobiology. \nJoin in the fun as we explore how art and neurobiology help us understand the nature of the human visual experience. \nAbout Being Human \nBeing Human mixes short talks from great minds with fun hands-on experiments\, drinks\, conversation\, and storytelling. Each month we’ll explore different aspects of our evolution\, our behavior\, and the human experience. \nDoors open at 6 pm for the Being Human Lounge.  Mix and mingle with your fellow humans upstairs in Public Work’s Odd Job Room. Enjoy a different local food vendor and thematic specialty cocktail each month\, plus a fully-stocked bar of beer\, wine\, and delicious cocktails. \nThe Main Room opens at 7 pm for seating. The talk will begin shortly thereafter. \nSeating is limited and available on a first-come first-serve basis. There is plenty of standing room for everyone. \nAge Limit: 21+ \nBuy Tickets Now! \n 
URL:https://leakeyfoundation.org/event/being-human-june-2/
LOCATION:Public Works\, 161 Erie Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Being Human
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160728T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160728T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145405
CREATED:20160223T202442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160727T180413Z
UID:10000310-1469728800-1469737800@leakeyfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Being Human: Born and Evolved to Run
DESCRIPTION:Buy Tickets Now! \nWhy did humans become such efficient long-distance runners? How can runners avoid injury? Join Daniel Lieberman on July 28th for Being Human: Born and Evolved to Run and learn about the evolution of endurance running. \nHumans and our recent ancestors have been accomplished endurance runners for more than a million years\, and this evolutionary history as runners partly accounts for why aerobic exercise is such a key component of human health. However\, despite our long history as runners\, studies suggest that at least 30% of runners get injured each year! \nJoin us as we explore how the human body evolved to run and how evolutionary insights can be used to prevent many kinds of injuries. \nSCHEDULE OF EVENTS \nMix\, Mingle and Learn\n6:00-7:00pm Mix and mingle with your fellow humans! Enjoy a fully-stocked bar of beer\, wine\, and delicious cocktails. Visit The Leakey Foundation’s Skeletal Anatomy Table and learn about the unique characteristics of our anatomy that make bipedal walking and running possible. \nBorn and Evolved to Run\n7:05-7:30pm Why are we such efficient long-distance runners? In this talk Daniel Lieberman explores the evolutionary roots of running. Learn how the human body evolved to run and how evolutionary insights can make you a better runner. Daniel Lieberman’s research has been featured on the Colbert Report and in the book Born to Run. \n \nDaniel Lieberman’s Skeletal Biology Lab\n7:40-8:10pm Daniel Lieberman brings his Harvard Skeletal Biology Lab  to Public Works. Lieberman and his colleague Ian Wallace will be demonstrating the biomechanics of running on stage using a treadmill and participation from audience volunteers. Read more about Daniel Lieberman’s Skeletal Biology Lab. \nQuestion and Answer Session\n8:10-8:30pm Dr. Daniel Lieberman will answer all of your questions about running\, human evolution\, and health.\nThis event has limited seating which is available to visitors on a first-come\, first-served basis. Doors do not open until 6:00pm. \n21+ event\, ID required for entry
URL:https://leakeyfoundation.org/event/being-human-born-and-evolved-to-run/
LOCATION:Public Works\, 161 Erie Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Being Human
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160728T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160728T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145405
CREATED:20160223T202442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160223T202442Z
UID:10000312-1469728800-1469737800@leakeyfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Being Human: Born and Evolved to Run
DESCRIPTION:Buy Tickets Now! \nWhy did humans become such efficient long-distance runners? How can runners avoid injury? Join Daniel Lieberman on July 28th for Being Human: Born and Evolved to Run and learn about the evolution of endurance running. \nHumans and our recent ancestors have been accomplished endurance runners for more than a million years\, and this evolutionary history as runners partly accounts for why aerobic exercise is such a key component of human health. However\, despite our long history as runners\, studies suggest that at least 30% of runners get injured each year! \nJoin us as we explore how the human body evolved to run and how evolutionary insights can be used to prevent many kinds of injuries. \nSCHEDULE OF EVENTS \nMix\, Mingle and Learn\n6:00-7:00pm Mix and mingle with your fellow humans! Enjoy a fully-stocked bar of beer\, wine\, and delicious cocktails. Visit The Leakey Foundation’s Skeletal Anatomy Table and learn about the unique characteristics of our anatomy that make bipedal walking and running possible. \nBorn and Evolved to Run\n7:05-7:30pm Why are we such efficient long-distance runners? In this talk Daniel Lieberman explores the evolutionary roots of running. Learn how the human body evolved to run and how evolutionary insights can make you a better runner. Daniel Lieberman’s research has been featured on the Colbert Report and in the book Born to Run. \n \nDaniel Lieberman’s Skeletal Biology Lab\n7:40-8:10pm Daniel Lieberman brings his Harvard Skeletal Biology Lab  to Public Works. Lieberman and his colleague Ian Wallace will be demonstrating the biomechanics of running on stage using a treadmill and participation from audience volunteers. Read more about Daniel Lieberman’s Skeletal Biology Lab. \nQuestion and Answer Session\n8:10-8:30pm Dr. Daniel Lieberman will answer all of your questions about running\, human evolution\, and health.\nThis event has limited seating which is available to visitors on a first-come\, first-served basis. Doors do not open until 6:00pm. \n21+ event\, ID required for entry
URL:https://leakeyfoundation.org/event/being-human-born-and-evolved-to-run-2/
LOCATION:Public Works\, 161 Erie Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Being Human
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160817T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160817T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145405
CREATED:20160630T203718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160803T180127Z
UID:10000218-1471456800-1471462200@leakeyfoundation.org
SUMMARY:The Secret Lives of Female Chimpanzees
DESCRIPTION:BUY TICKETS \n  \nFemale apes are easily overshadowed by their larger\, more boisterous male counterparts. Thus\, the nature of female social relationships has been shrouded in mystery. The subtlety of social behavior in female chimpanzees belies a complex set of strategies that allow them to navigate the costs and benefits of group life. By combining decades of behavioral research with innovative non-invasive approaches\, Dr. Emery Thompson and her colleagues at the Kibale Chimpanzee Project have uncovered fascinating details about the secret lives of female chimpanzees. She will discuss how females negotiate rivalries to obtain the resources they need to reproduce\, the chaotic\, and sometimes violent\, nature of sexual relationships with males\, and the unexpected ways these relationships change with age. Along the way\, you will learn about the challenges and rewards of studying this fascinating species in the wild. \nTickets for this event are $12 for general admission or $6 for students with a student ID. \nThis program is presented in partnership with the Chicago Council of Science and Technology. \n  \nThe Chicago Council on Science and Technology (C2ST) believes that science is for everyone. They are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with the mission of enhancing the public’s understanding of science and technology and their impact on society. \n  \n  \nBUY TICKETS
URL:https://leakeyfoundation.org/event/the-secret-lives-of-female-chimpanzees/
LOCATION:Cindy Pritzker Auditorium in the Harold Washington Center of the Chicago Public Library\, 400 South State Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160817T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160817T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145405
CREATED:20160630T203718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160630T203718Z
UID:10000219-1471456800-1471462200@leakeyfoundation.org
SUMMARY:The Secret Lives of Female Chimpanzees
DESCRIPTION:BUY TICKETS \n  \nFemale apes are easily overshadowed by their larger\, more boisterous male counterparts. Thus\, the nature of female social relationships has been shrouded in mystery. The subtlety of social behavior in female chimpanzees belies a complex set of strategies that allow them to navigate the costs and benefits of group life. By combining decades of behavioral research with innovative non-invasive approaches\, Dr. Emery Thompson and her colleagues at the Kibale Chimpanzee Project have uncovered fascinating details about the secret lives of female chimpanzees. She will discuss how females negotiate rivalries to obtain the resources they need to reproduce\, the chaotic\, and sometimes violent\, nature of sexual relationships with males\, and the unexpected ways these relationships change with age. Along the way\, you will learn about the challenges and rewards of studying this fascinating species in the wild. \nTickets for this event are $12 for general admission or $6 for students with a student ID. \nThis program is presented in partnership with the Chicago Council of Science and Technology. \n  \nThe Chicago Council on Science and Technology (C2ST) believes that science is for everyone. They are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with the mission of enhancing the public’s understanding of science and technology and their impact on society. \n  \n  \nBUY TICKETS
URL:https://leakeyfoundation.org/event/the-secret-lives-of-female-chimpanzees-2/
LOCATION:Cindy Pritzker Auditorium in the Harold Washington Center of the Chicago Public Library\, 400 South State Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160922T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160922T214500
DTSTAMP:20260403T145405
CREATED:20160908T005046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190620T221835Z
UID:10000319-1474569000-1474580700@leakeyfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Survival
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSurvival 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. \nSeating is limited for this event. Please contact info@leakeyfoundation.org to request ticket information. \nPartners: \nSurvival is presented by The Leakey Foundation in partnership with Harvard University’s Department of Human Evolutionary Biology\, NOVA\, NOVALabs\, SMASH\, and WGBH. \nPresenters: \nModerated by Miles O’Brien and featuring: \n\nRuth DeFries – Professor of Sustainable Development\, Columbia University\nDaniel Lieberman – Chair and Professor of Human Evolutionary Biology\, Harvard University\nStuart Pimm – Professor of Conservation Ecology\, Duke University\nSteven Pinker – Professor of Psychology\, Harvard University\nPardis Sabeti – Assistant Professor of Organismic and Evolutionary Biology\, Harvard University\nDaniel Schrag – Professor of Environmental Science and Engineering\, Harvard University\nRichard Wrangham – Professor of Biological Anthropology\, Harvard University
URL:https://leakeyfoundation.org/event/survival/
LOCATION:WGBH Yawkey Theater\, 1 Guest Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02135\, United States
CATEGORIES:Symposia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160922T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160922T214500
DTSTAMP:20260403T145405
CREATED:20160908T005046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160908T005046Z
UID:10000320-1474569000-1474580700@leakeyfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Survival
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSurvival 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. \nSeating is limited for this event. Please contact info@leakeyfoundation.org to request ticket information. \nPartners: \nSurvival is presented by The Leakey Foundation in partnership with Harvard University’s Department of Human Evolutionary Biology\, NOVA\, NOVALabs\, SMASH\, and WGBH. \nPresenters: \nModerated by Miles O’Brien and featuring: \n\nRuth DeFries – Professor of Sustainable Development\, Columbia University\nDaniel Lieberman – Chair and Professor of Human Evolutionary Biology\, Harvard University\nStuart Pimm – Professor of Conservation Ecology\, Duke University\nSteven Pinker – Professor of Psychology\, Harvard University\nPardis Sabeti – Assistant Professor of Organismic and Evolutionary Biology\, Harvard University\nDaniel Schrag – Professor of Environmental Science and Engineering\, Harvard University\nRichard Wrangham – Professor of Biological Anthropology\, Harvard University
URL:https://leakeyfoundation.org/event/survival-2/
LOCATION:WGBH Yawkey Theater\, 1 Guest Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02135\, United States
CATEGORIES:Symposia
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161010T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161010T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145405
CREATED:20160902T171759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161215T175550Z
UID:10000224-1476126000-1476129600@leakeyfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Evolution and Spread of the Most Cooperative and Invasive Species: Us
DESCRIPTION:Scientists have identified several milestones in the evolution of the way humans find and consume food: increased meat portions\, diet diversity\, and the transition to food production. These changes have had far-reaching impacts on biological\, behavioral\, and culture evolution.\n\n\n\n\nIn this talk\, Dr. Curtis Marean argues for another food-related milestone: the turn toward foraging dense and predictable food resources. This shift in behavior led to elevated levels of group territoriality and conflict\, which may have provided the ideal conditions for the evolution of the hyper-cooperative behaviors unique to modern humans. This coupled with the uses of newly invented projectile weapons contributed greatly to our ancestors’ ability to spread rapidly throughout the world\, eliminating other competitors and driving many prey species to extinction. \n\n\nThis lecture is presented in partnership with the California Academy of Sciences. With generous support from:\nAnn and Gordon Getty\nCamilla and George Smith\n\nThe concourse parking garage will be open for this event.
URL:https://leakeyfoundation.org/event/evolution-and-spread-of-the-most-cooperative-and-invasive-species-us/
LOCATION:California Academy of Sciences\, 55 Music Concourse Dr 94118\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94118\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161010T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161010T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145405
CREATED:20160902T171759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160902T171759Z
UID:10000316-1476126000-1476129600@leakeyfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Evolution and Spread of the Most Cooperative and Invasive Species: Us
DESCRIPTION:Scientists have identified several milestones in the evolution of the way humans find and consume food: increased meat portions\, diet diversity\, and the transition to food production. These changes have had far-reaching impacts on biological\, behavioral\, and culture evolution.\n\n\n\n\nIn this talk\, Dr. Curtis Marean argues for another food-related milestone: the turn toward foraging dense and predictable food resources. This shift in behavior led to elevated levels of group territoriality and conflict\, which may have provided the ideal conditions for the evolution of the hyper-cooperative behaviors unique to modern humans. This coupled with the uses of newly invented projectile weapons contributed greatly to our ancestors’ ability to spread rapidly throughout the world\, eliminating other competitors and driving many prey species to extinction. \n\n\nThis lecture is presented in partnership with the California Academy of Sciences. With generous support from:\nAnn and Gordon Getty\nCamilla and George Smith\n\nThe concourse parking garage will be open for this event.
URL:https://leakeyfoundation.org/event/evolution-and-spread-of-the-most-cooperative-and-invasive-species-us-2/
LOCATION:California Academy of Sciences\, 55 Music Concourse Dr 94118\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94118\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161103T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161103T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145405
CREATED:20160711T164030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161028T182339Z
UID:10000220-1478196000-1478205000@leakeyfoundation.org
SUMMARY:The Power Paradox
DESCRIPTION:BUY TICKETS NOW! \n$10 Presale General Admission | $15 At Door | $38.28 Special Offer: Presale General Admission + Book\nAges 21+\, ID required for entry \n  \nIt is taken for granted that power corrupts. This is reinforced culturally by everything from Machiavelli to contemporary politics. But how do we get power? And how does it change our behavior? Join The Leakey Foundation\, The Bay Area Science Festival and U.C. Berkeley psychologist Dacher Keltner for an evening exploring the evolution of power and learn the surprising origin of enduring power. \n  \nEVENT DETAILS \n  \nMix\, Mingle and Learn\n \n6:00-7:00pm Mix and mingle with your fellow humans!  \nEnjoy the authentic Cambodian street food of Nyum Bai and a fully-stocked bar of beer\, wine and delicious cocktails. \n Local independent bookstore The Booksmith will be selling copies of The Power Paradox: How We Gain and Lose Influence\, Dr. Keltner’s new book. Dr. Keltner will be signing copies of his book before and after his talk. \n  \n  \n  \n \nThe Power Paradox \n7:00-7:25pm So often\, in spite of our best intentions\, we lose our hard-won power. In this talk Dacher Keltner discusses why some people retain power while others fall from it\, why power can be a demonstrably good thing\, the terrible consequences of letting those around us languish in powerlessness and above all\, that power is given to us by other people.  \n7:35-8:00pm Dacher Keltner will answer all of your questions about evolution\, power and politics. \n  \n  \n  \nThis event has limited seating\, which is available on a first-come\, first-served basis. There is plenty of standing room for everyone. \nThis event is in partnership with The Bay Area Science Festival. \nSponsors: Ann and Gordon Getty\, Camilla and George Smith\, Meeting Pulse and The Booksmith\n \n  \n\nFOOD & DRINK \nPublic Work’s Bar \nPublic Work’s bar is stocked with wine\, beer and craft cocktails. \nPublic Works accepts cash only. \nNyum Bai \nNyum Bai’s mission is to introduce the Bay Area to a nostalgic take on Cambodian food. Sample menu below: \nBanh Soung $10*\nvermicelli noodles\, coconut-lime dressing\, seasonal veggies\, choice of lemongrass chicken\, coconut marinated pork\, or seasonal veggies \nKhmer Chicken Curry with toasted baguette $10*\nstew chicken in curry\, lemongrass\, coconut milk\, potatoes\, and carrots \n\n\n\n\nNyum Bai accepts cash and credit cards.\n*This is a sample menu. Items are subject to change. \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\nTIPS \n\nThis event has limited seating\, which is available on a first-come\, first-served basis. There is plenty of standing room for everyone.\nThe Public Works bar is cash only.\nNyum Bai accepts cash and card with meals averaging $10.\nDo not park in the lot directly next to Public Works. This lot is private and your car will be towed.\n\n  \n\n\nMORE ABOUT OUR PARTNERS AND SPONSORS \n\nThe Bay Area Science Festival \nThe Bay Area Science Festival’s mission is to celebrate the Bay Area’s scientific wonders\, resources\, and opportunities by exploring the role of science\, engineering\, and technology locally & in the world. Whether you are a science devotee or see yourself with little connection to the field\, they promise that you’ll find something that speaks to your passions! Connect with the science and scientists of the Bay Area and get excited\, learn something new\, question\, discover and wonder! \nTo learn more about The Bay Area Science Festival or to view their 2016 Program Guide visit bayareascience.org. \n  \nMeeting Pulse \nMeetingPulse is a product by inMoment Software\, designed to facilitate the exchange of information between the presenter and the audience in real-time. Their technology leverages the fact that everyone has a connected smartphone. No installation is necessary for participants\, onboarding takes seconds and the interaction happens in real-time. Voting\, feedback\, questions\, dialogues\, polls\, quizes\, games: any mechanics you can imagine. \n  \n \nThe Booksmith \nThe Booksmith is San Francisco’s leading independent bookstore located in the historic Haight-Ashbury neighborhood. The Booksmith is dedicated to fostering a community for critical thinking\, free thought\, creativity and literary excellence. They do this by offering a breadth and depth of new and backlist titles. Their specialties include Counter Culture\, Art & Music\, Literary Fiction and Narrative Non Fiction\, Cookbooks\, Travel and Kids books. They host over 200 events per year including our nationally touring monthly Shipwreck erotic fanfiction event\, monthly Book Swap\, community forums and author signings. \nPurchase your copy of The Power Paradox: How We Gain and Lose Influence along with your ticket here\, or purchase it at the event. 10% of all book sales of The Power Paradox will be donated to The Leakey Foundation. \n  \n\n  \n Check out these resources to learn more about Dacher Keltner’s work: \nHow Power Makes People Selfish \nhttps://youtu.be/0vvl46PmCfEVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: How Power Makes People Selfish (https://youtu.be/0vvl46PmCfE)\n“The Perils of Power”\, The Hidden Brain podcast with Shankar Vendantam \n“Why does power make us lose our way?” University of California News by By Yasmin Anwar \n  \nBUY TICKETS NOW! \n 
URL:https://leakeyfoundation.org/event/the-power-paradox/
LOCATION:Public Works\, 161 Erie Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161103T180000
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SUMMARY:The Power Paradox
DESCRIPTION:BUY TICKETS NOW! \n$10 Presale General Admission | $15 At Door | $38.28 Special Offer: Presale General Admission + Book\nAges 21+\, ID required for entry \n  \nIt is taken for granted that power corrupts. This is reinforced culturally by everything from Machiavelli to contemporary politics. But how do we get power? And how does it change our behavior? Join The Leakey Foundation\, The Bay Area Science Festival and U.C. Berkeley psychologist Dacher Keltner for an evening exploring the evolution of power and learn the surprising origin of enduring power. \n  \nEVENT DETAILS \n  \nMix\, Mingle and Learn\n \n6:00-7:00pm Mix and mingle with your fellow humans!  \nEnjoy the authentic Cambodian street food of Nyum Bai and a fully-stocked bar of beer\, wine and delicious cocktails. \n Local independent bookstore The Booksmith will be selling copies of The Power Paradox: How We Gain and Lose Influence\, Dr. Keltner’s new book. Dr. Keltner will be signing copies of his book before and after his talk. \n  \n  \n  \n \nThe Power Paradox \n7:00-7:25pm So often\, in spite of our best intentions\, we lose our hard-won power. In this talk Dacher Keltner discusses why some people retain power while others fall from it\, why power can be a demonstrably good thing\, the terrible consequences of letting those around us languish in powerlessness and above all\, that power is given to us by other people.  \n7:35-8:00pm Dacher Keltner will answer all of your questions about evolution\, power and politics. \n  \n  \n  \nThis event has limited seating\, which is available on a first-come\, first-served basis. There is plenty of standing room for everyone. \nThis event is in partnership with The Bay Area Science Festival. \nSponsors: Ann and Gordon Getty\, Camilla and George Smith\, Meeting Pulse and The Booksmith\n \n  \n\nFOOD & DRINK \nPublic Work’s Bar \nPublic Work’s bar is stocked with wine\, beer and craft cocktails. \nPublic Works accepts cash only. \nNyum Bai \nNyum Bai’s mission is to introduce the Bay Area to a nostalgic take on Cambodian food. Sample menu below: \nBanh Soung $10*\nvermicelli noodles\, coconut-lime dressing\, seasonal veggies\, choice of lemongrass chicken\, coconut marinated pork\, or seasonal veggies \nKhmer Chicken Curry with toasted baguette $10*\nstew chicken in curry\, lemongrass\, coconut milk\, potatoes\, and carrots \n\n\n\n\nNyum Bai accepts cash and credit cards.\n*This is a sample menu. Items are subject to change. \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\nTIPS \n\nThis event has limited seating\, which is available on a first-come\, first-served basis. There is plenty of standing room for everyone.\nThe Public Works bar is cash only.\nNyum Bai accepts cash and card with meals averaging $10.\nDo not park in the lot directly next to Public Works. This lot is private and your car will be towed.\n\n  \n\n\nMORE ABOUT OUR PARTNERS AND SPONSORS \n\nThe Bay Area Science Festival \nThe Bay Area Science Festival’s mission is to celebrate the Bay Area’s scientific wonders\, resources\, and opportunities by exploring the role of science\, engineering\, and technology locally & in the world. Whether you are a science devotee or see yourself with little connection to the field\, they promise that you’ll find something that speaks to your passions! Connect with the science and scientists of the Bay Area and get excited\, learn something new\, question\, discover and wonder! \nTo learn more about The Bay Area Science Festival or to view their 2016 Program Guide visit bayareascience.org. \n  \nMeeting Pulse \nMeetingPulse is a product by inMoment Software\, designed to facilitate the exchange of information between the presenter and the audience in real-time. Their technology leverages the fact that everyone has a connected smartphone. No installation is necessary for participants\, onboarding takes seconds and the interaction happens in real-time. Voting\, feedback\, questions\, dialogues\, polls\, quizes\, games: any mechanics you can imagine. \n  \n \nThe Booksmith \nThe Booksmith is San Francisco’s leading independent bookstore located in the historic Haight-Ashbury neighborhood. The Booksmith is dedicated to fostering a community for critical thinking\, free thought\, creativity and literary excellence. They do this by offering a breadth and depth of new and backlist titles. Their specialties include Counter Culture\, Art & Music\, Literary Fiction and Narrative Non Fiction\, Cookbooks\, Travel and Kids books. They host over 200 events per year including our nationally touring monthly Shipwreck erotic fanfiction event\, monthly Book Swap\, community forums and author signings. \nPurchase your copy of The Power Paradox: How We Gain and Lose Influence along with your ticket here\, or purchase it at the event. 10% of all book sales of The Power Paradox will be donated to The Leakey Foundation. \n  \n\n  \n Check out these resources to learn more about Dacher Keltner’s work: \nHow Power Makes People Selfish \nhttps://youtu.be/0vvl46PmCfEVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: How Power Makes People Selfish (https://youtu.be/0vvl46PmCfE)\n“The Perils of Power”\, The Hidden Brain podcast with Shankar Vendantam \n“Why does power make us lose our way?” University of California News by By Yasmin Anwar \n  \nBUY TICKETS NOW! \n 
URL:https://leakeyfoundation.org/event/the-power-paradox-2/
LOCATION:Public Works\, 161 Erie Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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