The Skeptic and Humanist Tents

The Skeptic and Humanist Tents

Laura Mappin

Aug 31, 2014

Laura MappinWho do we let in? Who do we keep out? And what are we doing in there anyway?

We’ll watch a few portions of Jamy Ian Swiss’s talk describing how he sees the skeptic’s tent.

We’ll springboard from there and talk about how we see our own humanist tent.

All members, potential members, and interested parties are welcome to join the discussion, which will be facilitated by HCSV member Laura Mappin.

Watch the video in advance below

Below are slides from Laura that are helpful in advancing this important discussion.

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Topics for Discussion
Topics for Discussion

Solar Cooking and Other Green Technology Projects in Nepal

Solar Cooking and Other Green Technology Projects in Nepal

Allart Ligtenberg

Aug 24, 2014

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In 1992, Allart Ligtenberg retired early from his Hewlett-Packard engineering manager’s job to follow his dream of disseminating solar cooking/water pasteurization and renewable energy in developing countries in order to improve health, the environment, and reduce poverty. Allart started long-term solar cooking programs in Nepal, and each year he spends 2-3 months in Nepal to follow up on these programs. Come hear Allart discuss his many wonderful green technology efforts.

If anyone is interested to become involved and help volunteer in any of the ongoing programs he describes, please contact Allart. His contact details may be found in the slide deck below.

To see the slides Allart Presented click here

For more background on Allart and his work click here

Humanist Community Forum (2014-08-24): Solar Cooking and Other Green Technology Projects in Nepal (Allart Ligtenberg) from Humanist Community-SiliconValley on Vimeo.

Moving Through Difficult Conversations

Moving Through Difficult Conversations

Paul Hebert

Aug 17, 2014

Paul Hebert (Case Manager for the Palo Alto and Los Altos Mediation Programs, www.paloaltomediation.com, which are administered by Project Sentinel, www.housing.org) will briefly describe the services available through Project Sentinel and the Mediation Programs. Then he will describe the key elements of communication skills which mediators model and support to help resolve conversations that have gotten off track. He and a panel of other mediators will then take questions from the audience about challenging communication scenarios they have experienced, and describe how a mediator would approach those conversations.

For a copy of Paul’s handout provided at the forum click here

Humanist Community Forum (2014-08-17): Moving Through Difficult Conversations (Paul Hebert, Jeffrey P. Blum) from Humanist Community-SiliconValley on Vimeo.

Your Hopes and Dreams for the Humanist Community in Silicon Valley (HCSV)

Your Hopes and Dreams for the Humanist Community in Silicon Valley (HCSV)

Laura Mappin and Paul Gilbert

Aug 10, 2014

What do you appreciate about HCSV? How could HCSV change to be more meaningful to you? What would you be willing to do to help make HCSV be more worthwhile to you? This Forum will be a discussion among attendees (co-facilitated by HCSV members Laura Mappin and Paul Gilbert). Bring your thoughts to share, and your willingness to listen to, and collaborate with, others.

The Twin Pillars of Humanism

The Twin Pillars of Humanism

Jim Barnett

Aug 03, 2014

 

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Jim Barnett

Humanism has influenced the modern world tremendously. But many people have only vague ideas about what humanists believe. There is no authority to say who is and who is not a Humanist, and opinions vary over a considerable range. But to be a viable movement, there must be some principles that Humanists share widely, if not universally. Jim Barnett (Co-President of the Bay Area Humanists, www.sfhumanists.org, and a humanist for decades) will review the principles that he believes are essential to Humanism.

You can view the slides for this excellent presentation (captured in the video below) by clicking here.

Humanist Community Forum (2014-08-03): The Twin Pillars of Humanism (Jim Barnett) from Humanist Community-SiliconValley on Vimeo.