Why do people get so hostile when they discuss politics?
Kambiz “Kamy” Akhavan will delve into the political, psychological and sociological answers at PLATO’s October colloquium.
At the USC Center for the Political Future, he oversees the operations of the Unruh Institute of Politics and the USC Dornsife/LA Times Poll. Former CEO of ProCon.org, the nation’s leading source of non-partisan research on controversial issues, Kamy has appeared on AP, Reuters, CBS, NPR, CNN, Fox News and The Washington Post. He holds a BA and MA in History from UCLA. Don’t miss this very illuminating event.
October 17, 2019
Skirball Cultural Center
Address: 2701 N Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90049
12:45 Coffee and Cookies 1:30-3:00 Program
Free parking. Open to the Public.
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The nonprofit, member-run, Plato Society of Los Angeles, located near UCLA at 1083 Gayley Avenue, Westwood, has for 30 years been a terrific place to get together with other people who have a deep passion for learning. It has been described by the Wall Street Journal as one of the finest lifelong learning communities in the country, and as unique by The New York Times.
The PLATO Society is open to anyone with a love of learning who is interested and willing to participate. Members meet regularly in Westwood, near UCLA, to study and discuss topics of interest in science, history, philosophy, biography, art, music, theatre, literature, political science, and more. About 25 peer led seminars are ongoing at any time. In addition, we offer optional day trips, foreign trips, lectures, luncheon discussions, theatre and dining groups, multi-day getaways, and more.
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