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SUMMARY:Systems Change Not Climate Change
DESCRIPTION:We can’t grow our way out of the problems such as climate change. That means neither growth nor “degrowth”. Malcolm X has said that a chicken cannot produce a duck egg. It’s not in its system. \nThe problems lie within the bio/physical nature of the planet and the problems that have been precipitated by humans\, particularly since the discovery and exploitation of fossil fuels which has also led to profligate use of planetary resources from minerals to biomass and water. \nA large part of the problem is the tight coupling between solving the ecological problem and the drive to see the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) as a goal rather than a measure of “progress”. \nMISF has explored this\, in part\, in a seminar on the Genuine Progress Indicator (GPI) presented by Ken Pentel. This presentation will review the GPI and introduce Kate Raworth’s Doughnut Economics through Kate’s Ted Talk.  We will draw on Rutger Hoestra’s recent book\, Replacing the GDP by 2030. And explore the ramifications and possible next steps to turn analysis into practice with an introduction to the DEAL network (Doughnut Economics Action Laboratory). \nThis presentation will introduce a SCNCC webinar series under the MISF’s Navigating Futures\, starting in February where the materials will be expanded. \n\nTom Abeles is a former tenured professor of environmental sciences and international consultant in both policy and practice. He has developed and managed projects in Central America and East Africa in alternative crops and aquaculture and developed projects in renewable energy in the US. \nKen Pentel through his consulting organization has been working with government agencies and legislatures on measures to mitigate the problems of climate change using the Genuine Progress Indicator as a measure.
URL:https://mnindependentscholars.org/event/systems-change-not-climate-change/
LOCATION:Washburn Library\, 5244 Lyndale Ave S\, Minneapolis\, MN 55419
CATEGORIES:Monthly Forum
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SUMMARY:History Study Group
DESCRIPTION:Blood and Thunder: An Epic of the American West\, by Hampton Sides \nWe are finishing the book. So far we have met a wonderful assortment of characters. Navajo warrior Narbona\, “The Army of the West\,” Christopher “Kit” Carson\, and a few others. Things are all lining up for the second half to be a great read! \nWe had a group member who wasn’t going to join us\, but found the book to be quite manageable. So get reading\, even if you start at the end\, we will be waiting for you!
URL:https://mnindependentscholars.org/event/history-study-group-50/
LOCATION:via Zoom
CATEGORIES:History
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SUMMARY:Philosophy Study Group
DESCRIPTION:For this meeting\, rather than a book or other reading\, we are going to assign a topic. The topic is Punishment. Both this meeting and our one in March will be in conjunction with the monthly general meeting of the Minnesota Independent Scholars Forum on March 25 in which one of our members will present a program on restorative justice. \nSo for the 8th\, you can chose whatever reading you wish on the topic to share with the rest of the group. Below are some suggested readings from our members. \n  \nFrom the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy:\nLegal Punishment\nRetributive Justice\nSkepticism About Moral Responsibility \nFrom the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy:\nPunishment\nMoral Permissibility of Punishment \nSome books and articles:\nThe Death of Punishment: Searching for Justice among the Worst of the Worst (Robert Blecker)\nDiscipline & Punish: The Birth of the Prison (Michel Foucault)\nJustice and Punishment (Immanuel Kant)\nUtilitarianism (John Stuart Mill) \nThe history of punishment\, which is a fascinating topic in itself\, is not without relevance here. You may have to discipline yourself in order to get the job done.
URL:https://mnindependentscholars.org/event/philosophy-study-group-56/
LOCATION:via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Philosophy
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SUMMARY:"Traveling Without Aggravation" - How  Victor H. Green Changed Travel for Black Americans: Green Book Locations in the Historic Rondo Community (1940 - 1956)
DESCRIPTION:Traveling without aggravation\, especially with our families and young folk was never easy for Black people during the Jim Crowe Era and before the signing of Civil Rights Act of 1964. The Negro Motorist Green Book (Green Book) by Victor H Green helped Black people find safe and welcoming tourist homes (boarding homes)\, restaurants\, and other businesses that made leisure life a pleasurable life. \nIn fact\, there were even locations in St. Paul\, one such area in the early years was in the Historic Rondo Neighborhood/Community.  In the the Green Book\, there were nine listings.  Find out why this book was so important. Imagine\, traveling while Black to grandmother’s house in Mississippi\, a Baptist convention in Tennessee\, or to an NAACP meeting in Duluth\, MN could be very dangerous! In this presentation\, hear the stories of these Rondo owners and how their businesses named in the Green Book\, served as safe havens for Black Travelers. \nNieeta Pressley is a Retired Executive of Aurora St. Anthony Neighborhood Development Corporation (2020\, ASANDC).  Currently\, the owner of New Life Possibilities\, LLC Consulting – “Looking Beyond the Opportunities by Creating the Greatest POSSIBILITIES” and the coordinator for the Rondo Round Table\, a collaboration of Rondo organizations spearheading the vision to preserve the legacy and the history of the community under the administration of ReConnect Rondo\, which is leading a project to build a land bridge over I-94.\nShe serves as secretary on the Saint Paul Planning Commission. She is First Vice President for the NAACP Saint Paul Branch Roy Wilkins Memorial Branch 4052. Nieeta was the 2019 winner of the Twin Cities LISC and Metropolitan Community Consortium of Developers’ (MCCD) Community Development’s Hall of Fame.  In 2019\, Nieeta was honored for her work as an Influential St Paul Developer in Community Development by the Goldstein Museum of Design and University of Minnesota’s College of Design.\nMost importantly\, lead and raised funding to produce the first non-European Historic Cultural Context Study (1837 – 1975).  She served as the lead coordinator and facilitated both the Cross-sector Advisory Team and the community process to develop that study which is award winning as The Saint Paul African American Historic Cultural Context Study. \nShe has three children\, 19 Grandchildren and 12 Great-grandchildren.
URL:https://mnindependentscholars.org/event/traveling-without-aggravation-how-victor-h-green-changed-travel-for-black-americans-green-book-locations-in-the-historic-rondo-community-1940-1956/
LOCATION:Washburn Library\, 5244 Lyndale Ave S\, Minneapolis\, MN 55419
CATEGORIES:Monthly Forum
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