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More Flavor: DiscussionHistorian vs Futurist on Human Progress: Niall Ferguson and Peter Schwartz

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This co-lecture features two commentators who buck the trend of miniaturizing history and economics. Scottish historian Niall Ferguson creates detailed, often controversial "counterfactual histories." His most recent book, The War of the World, tackles violence in the 20th century — something he'll surely hone in on with his next work, a biography of Henry Kissinger. He's joined by futurist Peter Schwartz, whose The Art of the Long View changed the field of scenario planning. Schwartz is also on the board of directors of the Long Now Foundation, the group sponsoring tonight's discussion. [Info Source]

– Max Goldberg

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    When

    Monday Apr 28 (7:30pm)

    Price
    $10 suggested donation
    Where
    Cowell Theater (Marina Blvd & Buchanan St, 415.345.7575)
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