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June 8, 2025 • 22 mins
A response to the prevailing societal narrative of AGE as DEFICIT. In reality, people experience both positive and negative changes in the later stage of life; and accepting AGE as both ASSET and DEFICIT is important in achieving well-being across the longer life course. In this presentation, I will review the AGE as Deficit and AGE as Asset perspectives and explain why the full story of aging includes both. Interpersonal and inter...
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June 1, 2025 • 26 mins
"So much in the world is changing. Is there still hope. If hope is present where and when do I see it?"
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May 25, 2025 • 29 mins
Brethren: The courageous story of Black soldiers who fought for the Union cause. They were formed in St. Louis in Benton Barracks, which is currently Fairground Park. The 62nd and 65th not only fought for the right to become American citizens, but were the founders of Lincoln University in Jefferson City, Missouri.
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May 11, 2025 • 24 mins
On Mother’s Day, we’ll reflect on what it means to live (and care) in an imperfect world. In a time when division, cruelty, and unrealistic ideals dominate the headlines, Humanism offers something grounding: the courage to repair, the strength to hope, and the wisdom to know that mending what matters is sacred work. Louise will explore how Humanist values guide us through brokenness, help us hold space for growth, and invite us to ...
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April 27, 2025 • 22 mins
Get ready to take your next step—whether that's marching, voting, organizing, or simply asking better questions. Let's disrupt with purpose, build with care, and move forward together. Bring a friend who's ready to stir up some necessary trouble.
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April 20, 2025 • 24 mins
Artificial intelligence (specifically large language models that generate "original" writing) have radically rocked the world of higher education. This presentation will offer an overview of how these generative AI tools work, why they've thrown educators into a panic, and how we've been adapting to this new landscape, especially when it comes to writing as a form of learning assessment.
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April 6, 2025 • 24 mins
The Saint Louis University Prison Education was founded in 2007 at the Eastern Reception and Diagnostic Correction Center in Bonne Terre, MO. Since then, it has reached over 4,500 incarcerated individuals through an accredited associate of arts Program, an arts program, and a college preparatory program. The Program has transformed the lives of many men, some of whom are not continuing their education at SLU. But it has also transf...
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A Guide to Critical Thinking: The Power of Questioning Our Beliefs; Melanie Trecek-King; 30-Mar-2025
March 30, 2025 • 26 mins
Is what you believe true? In a world filled with information (and misinformation), the ability to discern truth is crucial. This talk introduces a simple yet effective thought experiment with six key questions designed to help you critically examine your beliefs and protect yourself from being fooled by inaccurate or misleading information.
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March 16, 2025 • 28 mins
Felix Adler believed that philosophy should speak to everyone, not only scholars. At its heart, ontology—the study of being—is about exploring what it means to exist and how we find our place in the world. For Adler, this exploration was the foundation of ethical Humanism, a philosophy grounded in naturalism, reason, and empathy. These values help us understand reality and navigate moral choices with compassion and thoughtfulness, ...
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March 9, 2025 • 26 mins
Great Rivers Greenway, your regional public agency connecting together three counties with greenway trails, turns 25 this year! Hear about how a greenway is brought to life with and for our communities, and how the agency has evolved over their first 25 years, deepening their impact and exploring what else greenways can do for our region. Join us in imagining how building civic trust, transparent processes, environmental dedication...
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February 16, 2025 • 18 mins
Through the development of artistic venues, studios and workspaces, short and long-term residencies, and community-based programming, the Kranzberg Arts Foundation provides essential infrastructure for the arts to thrive in the St. Louis region.
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February 16, 2025 • 34 mins
Inez Bordeaux was born in St. Louis but lived abroad as the child of an Army Veteran. She moved back to South City St Louis in 1999, where she married and is raising her four kids. Inez has been a public servant for all of her adult life, first in healthcare, working as an LPN for 18 years, having started as a CNA. Then, as Manager of Community Collaborations before being promoted to Deputy Director of Community Collaborations at A...
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February 9, 2025 • 33 mins
Evolutionary Biologist Jonathan Losos will discuss some recent developments in how scientists study evolution and then discuss the relationship between evolution in the natural world and human ethics.
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February 2, 2025 • 29 mins
This talk will touch upon three questions. First, what does the concept of justice mean within an American context? Second, what do we know about the extent and depth of poverty and economic inequality in the United States? And third, why do the high levels of poverty and economic inequality that we find in the U.S. undermine the notion of American justice? I’ll argue that answering these three questions is important to providing b...
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At the Ethical Society of St. Louis, pledges of financial support from our Members and Friends enable everything we do – everything from maintaining our beautiful building to equitably paying our valued staff, welcoming excellent musicians and speakers to our stage, supporting ethical action in the community, offering meaningful, inclusive, and humanist programming for all ages through a broad array of groups, clubs and events.
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From our speaker, Dr. Aimee James, “I will talk about what we can do to reduce cancer risk, including recommendations for cancer screening and early detection. The talk will address current recommendations for cancer prevention and early detection, and some of the evidence behind the recommendations. It will touch on how we can navigate health information to make informed decisions, and how we can support those around us in evidenc...
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"Gateway to a New Life" tells the story of Afghan refugees forced to flee their country as it fell under the control of the Taliban. Many new arrival Afghan families have settled in St. Louis, a struggling city that needs–and wants–the energy and spirit of new immigrants.
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December 8, 2024 • 29 mins
"Main Character Energy" is another way to describe hyper-individualism, or the erroneous idea that there is separation between us as human beings. Building strong community means reconsidering each of our individual needs, wants, and desires and instead focusing on what is best for the community. Let's think about bringing more "Supporting Cast Energy" into 2025
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December 1, 2024 • 28 mins
We will provide an overview of the Ethical Society of St. Louis’ history of support for Humanist schools in Uganda in cooperation with the Uganda Humanist Schools Trust (UHST), then provide updates on progress and challenges at the schools during the past year, and finish with a call for our community to continue our support for the students and schools in the upcoming year.
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November 24, 2024 • 30 mins
Members of the Board of Trustees take to the Platform to answer questions from the congregation.
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