MARK STEVENSON    
“An Optimist’s Tour of the Future”
One Curious Man Sets Out to Answer “What’s Next?"

Hosted by Brian Edwards-Tiekert

Tuesday, Feb. 15

First Congregational Church of Berkele

 2345 Channing Way (at Dana St.)

$12 at the door or Brown Paper Tickets

“Blind optimism is the last thing the world needs—it’s a recipe for disappointment. But what about ptimism based on careful reasoning? …That’s what’s on offer here. Stevenson’s tools are curiousity, open-mindedness, clarity, and reason. That makes his journey intriguing and ultimately exhilarating.”

- Chris Anderson, TED Curator

When unexpectedly confronted with his own mortality, Mark Stevenson – a writer, truly deep thinker, and stand-up comedian – began to ponder what the future holds for our species. Although the future is an unknown and increasingly alarming territory, there is no guidebook. The author traveled the globe pursuing
answers, and found many that are surprisingly reassuring.

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