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In our society, which is currently deeply polarized on political (and other) grounds, conversation across our ideological divide can feel impossible. Is this sort of talk worth pursuing? If meaningful interactions can take place, what would they be like? Bruce Borgerson, who is active with the national organization Braver Angels (http://www.braverangels.org), will join us as we discuss values and strategies for open conversations that bring people together, instead of rehearsing or sharpening our divisions. What can we learn from each other? How might we understand each other beyond stereotypes, form alliances where we can agree, and reduce the vitriol that poisons our civic culture? Please join us in The Jefferson Center to discuss this topic and related strategies on Sunday afternoon, April 21st, from 4 to 6 pm. Please note that this is the third Sunday of the month, not the regular second Sunday.
Welcome to the Jefferson Center
We are a community of individuals in Southern Oregon dedicated to Jeffersonian ideals of rational inquiry and disciplined thought.
Members of the Jefferson Center share a thirst for knowledge, seeking intellectual and moral awareness through the exchange of ideas and points of view. Many of our members are humanists, with a secular perspective. If you value freedom of thought with rigorous investigation you are welcome to join us. The Center hosts events supporting growth of its members and fostering improvement in the world.
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Upcoming Events
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| “Turning down the heat”: conversations across our ideological divides | Sun, 04/21/2024 - 4:00pm | In our society, which is currently deeply polarized on political (and other) grounds, conversation across our ideological divide can feel impossible. Is this sort of talk worth pursuing? If meaningful interactions can take place, what would they be like? Bruce Borgerson, who is active with the national organization Braver Angels (http://www.braverangels.org), will join us as we discuss values and strategies for open conversations that bring people together, instead of rehearsing or sharpening our divisions. What can we learn from each other? How might we understand each other beyond stereotypes, form alliances where we can agree, and reduce the vitriol that poisons our civic culture? Please join us in The Jefferson Center to discuss this topic and related strategies on Sunday afternoon, April 21st, from 4 to 6 pm. Please note that this is the third Sunday of the month, not the regular second Sunday. |
| The Gender Knot | Mon, 04/22/2024 - 12:00pm | The Gender Knot: A feminist man’s explanation of patriarchy avoiding guilt, blame, anger, denial. |
| New Scientist meeting | Thu, 04/25/2024 - 4:00pm | New Scientist continues Thursday, April 25th via Zoom, at 4-6 PM PDT, to discuss the latest discoveries in the world of scientific research. |
| Poverty, by America | Mon, 05/20/2024 - 12:00pm | Names, examines, and evaluates all the usual explanations/justifications for poverty, showing what makes sense and what doesn’t. He discusses “what we can do about it” more extensively than other books we have read. Very discussable! |
| New Scientist Meeting | Thu, 05/23/2024 - 4:00pm | New Scientist continues Thursday, May 23rd via Zoom, at 4-6 PM PDT, to discuss the latest discoveries in the world of scientific research. |
