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Is Capitalism a Condition of an Immature Social Psychology?
The New Leadership Mindset: Ten Misconceptions About Compromise at Work
San Francisco Architecture Walking Tour
Matt Cantor, Columnist, Berkeley Daily Planet
Monday Night Philosophy will attempt to remove the obfuscating (and dismal) economic language from our discussion of capitalism versus socialism, communism and anarchy. What remains is how we share and get along in modern societies. Capitalism has been associated with freedom and well-being in the U.S. for generations. Is this a valid assumption? Does capitalism create freedom? Is fairness important, and what does that look like? Who benefits from capitalism? Do you?
Elizabeth Doty, Co-founder, WorkLore; Author, The Compromise Trap
As we recover from the economic crisis, many professionals are asking themselves: Can we avoid the widespread compromise and excess that marked the first decade of the 21st century? Based on conversations with more than 400 professionals in dozens of industries, Doty outlines 10 misconceptions that got us into trouble and the new leadership mindset necessary for organizations of true integrity.
Explore San Francisco’s Financial District with historian Rick Evans and discover the stories behind some of the city’s remarkable structures, streets and squares. Hear about the famous architects that influenced the city’s rebuilding after the 1906 earthquake. Discover hard-to-find rooftop gardens, Art Deco lobbies, unique open spaces and historic landmarks. This is a tour for locals, with hidden gems you can only find on foot! For those interested in socializing afterward, we will conclude the tour at a local watering hole. Location: Meet at SF Club Office Time: 1:45-4 p.m. tour, no-host socializing to follow Cost: $30 members, $40 non-members Also know: Limited to 20. Advance registration required. Tour covers less than one mile of walking. Call (415) 597-6720 with questions.
MLF: Humanities Location: SF Club Office Time: 5:30 p.m. networking, 6 p.m. program Cost: MEMBERS FREE, $20 non-members Program Organizer: George Hammond
MLF: Business & Leadership Location: SF Club Office Time: 5:30 p.m. networking, 6 p.m. program Cost: $8 members, $20 non-members, $7 students (with valid ID) Program Organizer: Kevin O’Malley
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Biopunk: DIY Scientists Hack the Software of Life
The San Francisco Giants’ Bruce Bochy and Brian Sabean
Marcus Wohlsen, Science Writer, The AP
Bruce Bochy, Manager, SF Giants; Two-time National League Manager of the Year Brian Sabean, Sr. Vice President and General Manager, SF Giants
The most revolutionary discoveries often emerge from out-of-the-way places, forged by brilliant outsiders with few resources besides boundless energy and great ideas. That language could apply to the “biohacking” movement. In the next few years, companies will start selling libraries of genetic LEGOs that amateur scientists will use to build new life from scratch. Wohlsen follows the biopunk underground toward a future that might leave us feeling blessed, doomed or both.
Location: SF Club Office Time: 11:15 a.m. check-in, noon program
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Annual Travers Conference on Ethics and Accountability in Government Financing California: Strategies for Fiscal Housekeeping Location: Alumni House, UC Berkeley Time: 9 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. program
T h u , F eb 2 4 | S a n F r a n c i s c o MLF: Science & Technology Location: SF Club Office Time: 5:30 p.m. networking, 6 p.m. program Cost: $8 members, $20 non-members, $7 students (with valid ID) Program Organizer: Chisako Ress
Never Say Die Susan Jacoby, Author, Never Say Die Location: SF Club Office Time: 4:45 p.m. networking, 5:15 p.m. program
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