Our current book is "Chokepoint Capitalism: How Big Tech and Big Content Captured Creative Labor Markets and How We'll Win Them Back" by Rebecca Giblin and Cory Doctorow. The target for reading progress by this meeting is to complete reading through Ch 15, taking us to approx P 196. Looking to engage in thoughtful (and/or ... Read more
Our current book is "Chokepoint Capitalism: How Big Tech and Big Content Captured Creative Labor Markets and How We'll Win Them Back" by Rebecca Giblin and Cory Doctorow. We intend to finish the book for discussion at this weekend's meeting. There is a lot to consider from this volume! Our next book choice will be ... Read more
This time we will take a reprieve from *serious* reading, to enjoy something a bit lighter from our curated list of Palate Cleansers. We are embarking on a little trip with "Eats, Shoots, and Leaves: The Zero Tolerance Approach to Punctuation" from Lynne Truss. For this first foray, we will read through "The Tractable ... Read more
This time we will take a reprieve from *serious* reading, to enjoy something a bit lighter from our curated list of Palate Cleansers. We are embarking on a little trip with "Eats, Shoots, and Leaves: The Zero Tolerance Approach to Punctuation" from Lynne Truss. For this week, we will read through CH 3, "Airs ... Read more
If you're hungry for stimulating conversation with fellow humanists, this is the event for you! Come join us this month at Zios Pizza, 12997 W Center Rd, in Omaha and let's discuss world affairs, great movies, engrossing series, fun games, exciting project you're working on, and so much more! Please, if you're planning to attend, ... Read more
*** This week, we will be gathering at the home of a member. If you are not known to the host, please take a pass on this meeting, and join us at our next gathering at HyVee, Papillion. *** Currently reading: “Eats, Shoots & Leaves.” This meeting, however, will be a special preview to ... Read more
Our new read, commencing Mar 16, is Yuval Noah Harari's latest: "Nexus: A Brief History of Information Networks from the Stone Age to AI." Looking to engage in thoughtful (and/or fun) discussions and connect with fellow book lovers? Join the Omaha Metro Area Humanist Association’s Weekly Book Club! We gather every week to explore the ... Read more
Our new read, commencing Mar 16, is Yuval Noah Harari's latest: "Nexus: A Brief History of Information Networks from the Stone Age to AI." Given Harari's global and fresh perspectives, this 400 page book may take us 6 weeks or even a bit more. He always seems to provide a lot to explore with new ... Read more
The Nonpartisan League of Nebraska is hosting "The Omaha Resistance: Standing Up to the Coup," a community event featuring prominent local advocates and organizers discussing the urgent need for political action in Nebraska. Speakers:
Jasmine Harris – Mayoral candidate and Director of Public Policy and Advocacy at RISE, a nonprofit dedicated to preparing incarcerated individuals ... Read more
Our new read, which commenced Mar 16, is Yuval Noah Harari's latest: "Nexus: A Brief History of Information Networks from the Stone Age to AI." Given Harari's global and fresh perspectives, this 400 page book may take us 6 weeks or even a bit more. He always seems to provide a lot to explore with ... Read more
