Berkeley Objectivists Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 (edited) The Objectivist Club of Berkeley is pleased to announce the following speaker events for Fall 2008: A Critique of Global Warming Science and Policy Who: Dr. Willie Moon, Astrophysicist at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics Dr. Keith Lockitch, Research Fellow at the Ayn Rand Institute When: Thursday, September 25th, 7:00pm [start time may change +/- 30min] Where: 145 Dwinelle Hall, UC Berkeley Campus Synopsis: It is now widely believed that man-made greenhouse gases are causing an unnatural warming of the earth that will have devastating consequences for human life. Environmentalists and politicians are pressing for severe restrictions on greenhouse gas emissions in order to prevent global warming. But what does the scientific evidence actually support regarding the causes of climate variability and the role of anthropogenic greenhouse gases? Are the predictions of catastrophic changes supported by scientific fact? Are government economic intervention and restrictions on emissions an appropriate policy response? Drs. Soon and Lockitch will address these critical issues and take your questions in a lively panel discussion. The Looming Crisis over Free Speech Who: Dr. Eric Daniels, Visiting Scholar at the Clemson Institute for the Study of Capitalism When: Monday, October 6th, 7:00pm [start time may change +/- 30min] Where: 101 Morgan Hall, UC Berkeley Campus Free Pizza Served [RSVP requested] Synopsis: In this lecture, Dr. Daniels examines the state of free speech in America and finds that it is under serious threat. From campus speech codes to anti-discrimination and harassment law, from campaign finance to commercial speech, Americans today enjoy less and less freedom in communicating their ideas. Today's colleges and universities have become a hotbed of censorship, producing generations of Americans who have accepted suppression of speech as the norm. Daniels argues that the emerging crisis is a result of the lack of a proper understanding of individual rights, especially property rights. Only by understanding the proper basis of rights can we act to secure our freedom of speech and to protect the rights that give rise to it. For more info, email us at [email protected] or check us out on MySpace or Facebook. Edited September 17, 2008 by Berkeley Objectivists Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01503 Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 I get all of ARI's announcements by e-mail . I am excited about the Global Warming Critique. One of my favorite topics. Unfortunately, I live on the opposite side of the country. I can't wait until OCON in Florida! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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