The Commonwealth February/March 2012

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Social Networks and the Death of Privacy

New Approaches to Patient Care and Advocacy

Lori Andrews, Law Professor, Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago-Kent College of Law; Author, I Know Who You Are and I Saw What You Did

I Know Who You Are and I Saw What You Did, is a manifesto of the right to privacy in the face of recent developments in social media. This new book brings to bear meticulous research and a firm call to action. Come listen as Andrews delves into detail about her book, her career and her mission.

Jennifer Brokaw, MD; Founder, Good Medicine Sean Duffy, Co-Founder and CEO, Omada Health

Many Americans today are dealing with chronic illnesses, trying to navigate through insurance, to decide what treatments are best or most affordable, and what decisions to make for themselves and their families. To address the issue of patient-oriented health care, we are bringing together Dr. Jennifer Brokaw, founder of Good Medicine Consult & Advocacy, and Sean Duffy, founder of Omada Health, to share their first-hand perspectives on preventative care, patient advocacy and consultation, and the future of the health-care system in America. Location: SF Club Office Time: 5:30 p.m. networking reception, 6 p.m. program, 7 p.m. book signing Cost: $20 standard, $12 members, $7 students (with valid ID) Also know: Photo by a.drian

Location: Lucas Hall, Santa Clara University; 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara Time: 6:30 p.m. program, 7:30 p.m. signing Cost: FREE Also note: In association with the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics, Santa Clara University.

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George Hammond: Time and Eternity Author, Rational Idealism

Monday Night Philosophy focuses on the very unfocused ideas we have about time and eternity. Alluring, yet confusing, even their scientific versions allow for responsibility-escaping backward movement in time. Clarity is achieved by using the underlying, and more coherent, concept of the continuum of change. But clarity has its price. Several of our fondest assumptions dissolve in its wake. MLF: Humanities Location: SF Club Office Time: 5:30 p.m. networking, 6 p.m. program Cost: $20 standard, MEMBERS FREE, $7 students (with valid ID) Program Organizer: George Hammond


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