How do we decide what we believe, and what we don’t believe? Drawing on philosophical, psychological, and legal resources – and avoiding partisan politics – this talk outlines a few of the unconscious factors that influence the way humans reach conclusions and make decisions.
In order to protect our democracy in a time of globally growing authoritarianism, we must engage thoughtfully but with energy in working to strengthen the franchise, fight voter suppression, ensure fair courts and fight for transparency and fairness in our political system. Caroline Fredrickson, author of The Democracy Fix and Under the Bus, will discuss how these tenets are crucial in keeping the United States’ political system a government that is by the people and for the people.
The lecture will be broadcast through Facebook live. Afterwards, a live Q&A will be moderated by the President of the League of Women Voters of Delaware, Carol Jones.
Registration is requested but not required. Please note a Facebook account is not necessary to view the event.
This program is brought to you in partnership with the Route 9 Library and Innovation Center. This program is also part of the “Democracy and the Informed Citizen” initiative. We thank the Andrew Mellon Foundation for their support and the Pulitzer Prizes for their partnership.
Join Delaware Humanities and the National Park Service for our first ever Trek and (Virtual) Talk.
First, register for the discussion which will take place virtually on Thursday, October 29 at 6 PM.
After you register, you will be emailed readings related to nature and the environment. The readings will focus on topics such as bats, shad, invasive species, Piedmont geology, pollinators, wetlands, waterbirds/migration, and amphibians and reptiles. We encourage you to take these readings on the trail with you prior to the virtual event on October 29th. The readings were inspired by the scenic trails and Brandywine Creek vistas in the Brandywine Valley unit of the First State National Historical Park; however, if you can’t make it to these trails, you can hike and read on any trail or in any green space closest to you, or anywhere that you enjoy nature.
On Thursday, October 29 at 6 PM, we will discuss 3-4 of the readings and your reflections with Environmental Humanities professor Lisa Dill and park staff.
