Breakthroughs in Scientific Theory

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Join Alex Criddle for the seventh salon in the Breakthroughs series and explore breakthroughs in scientific theory and paradigms. In this first of two salons following Thomas Kuhn's The Structure of Scientific Revolutions we'll explore breakthroughs in scientific theory beginning with the ancient Greek's discoveries in biology and physics and how Greek philosophy shaped the course…

$20.00

Insurance and Other Fearsome Beasts: Understanding the Myths and Methods of Health Insurance

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Join Tina Marsh Dalton for this inaugural salon in our Roots of Progress Fellows series. Insurance is vital to accessing modern medical care, but why is it so complex?  In this salon, Tina will examine how we got here: why insurance first emerged, its (true) core purpose, and how it has evolved. We will travel across…

$15.00

Creative Pairs in History

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Hi, I’m Gina! I’m a therapist, avid learner and educator. I’ve spent time in many settings, ranging from mental hospitals to jails and schools and most recently I’ve been coaching entrepreneurs in AI on self-care and social connection. I’m extremely interested in the origins of electric connections! Using Joshua Wolf Shenk’s book Powers of Two,…

$20.00

Open-sourcing the Quantum Revolution with William Zeng

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Join OSV fellow, William Zeng, in conversation with quantum researcher Asier Piñeiro Orioli as William discusses his efforts to fund and develop open-source quantum software and hardware! Quantum Computing holds the promise to revolutionize the world­ someday.  However, the challenge of controlling matter at the quantum scale is formidable and requires a collective effort.  What if anyone had…

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The Path to Pivot: A Conversation with Jason Shen about Conviction, Experimentation, and Venture-Scale Opportunities

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3x startup founder turned exec coach Jason Shen joins creativity expert Herbert Lui for a conversation about how venture-backed startups navigate the uncertain leap from one direction to another in…

$20.00