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PROVOCATEURS AND PEACEMAKERS - Science • Philosophy • History • Psychology • Current Affairs • Spirituality • Christianity • Atheism —> Provocative Discussion
* Want to hear differing viewpoints in rational dialogue?
* Want deep discussion on issues that matter?
* Want to make friends across the aisle?
Come exploring with us at our next meeting of The Provocateurs. We meet every 2nd an 4th Friday of the month (2nd Friday for our Topic Night, 4th Friday for our Lazy Readers Night). We have no trouble being provocative — our main rule is that we give everyone a chance to talk and hear them with respect. Come to learn — and to give us a piece of your mind.
Also, for online discussion during the week, jump on our P&P Discord server:
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Upcoming events
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Physician-Assisted Suicide: Then & Now
McKeever's Price Chopper, 19601 W 101st St Space 19601, Lenexa, KS, USPresented by returning speaker Dr. Keith Jantz!
"A wise concept from the past. Will politicians ruin it now?"
Join us as Dr. Jantz presents the case for physician-assisted suicide and we discuss this divisive topic.Keith Jantz, MD earned his undergraduate and medical degrees from the University of Kansas. He has practiced an internal medicine specialty in the KC area for 40 years. He is past president of the KCIM group and past president of Retired Physicians Orgainization; a branch of the KC Medical Society Foundation.
In 2025, he received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the KC Medical Society.
His areas of emphasis are preventative medicine and longevity.
His hobbies include jogging, bird watching, stamp collecting, golf and sleepingWhen and Where = 7:00PM Fri. July 10th 2026 - Price Chopper, Lenexa, Kansas.
See you Friday!
-Will Fletcher
Afterwards: We'll continue our conversations over drinks and food at the Blue Moose.
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Come early between 6:45 and 6:55 p.m. to chat and make new friends before we get started. But be sure to join us by 6:55, if you can, so we can start right at 7:00.
All attendees are expected to follow the P&P Code of Conduct, so all can feel safe while we have a great time.***
WANT MORE DISCUSSION, DURING THE WEEK?: Just a reminder that we can continue our discussion of this event (or anything else) on our P&P Discord server. Here's how to use it:
If you’re new to Discord, go to discord.com to open an account.
If you’re new to our P&P Discord group, join us at: https://discord.gg/tS3ejMqmsh
If you joined us on Discord earlier, find Provocateurs & Peacemakers at: discord.com.
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LAZY READERS — JULY!
McKeever's Price Chopper, 19601 W 101st St Space 19601, Lenexa, KS, USFor those who like lively conversations, and for nosy people who don't have time to read it all, but want to know it all:
LAZY READERS — JULY!
Join us to tell us about whatever you've been reading — we'll discuss that and what everyone else is reading too.
RSVP on this page.
Subjects can include just about anything: fiction or non-fiction, history, science, philosophy, psychology, the arts, humor, religion or atheism, etc. Books or blogs or articles or editorials.
Come to talk or come to listen. No pressure, just friendly fun.
We'll give everyone who wants a few minutes to explain what they've been reading, and another few minutes for everyone to ask questions and discuss. We always learn a ton. Come make new friends and learn something new about what they’ve been reading.See you Friday!
Debbie HakeAfterwards: We'll continue our conversations over drinks and food at the Blue Moose.
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Come early between 6:45 and 6:55 p.m. to chat and make new friends before we get started.
All attendees are expected to follow the P&P Code of Conduct, so all can feel safe while we have a great time.
WANT MORE DISCUSSION, DURING THE WEEK?: Just a reminder that we can continue our discussion of this event (or anything else) on our P&P Discord server. Here's how to use it:
- If you’re new to Discord, go to discord.com to open an account.
- If you’re new to our P&P Discord group, join us at: https://discord.gg/tS3ejMqmsh
- If you joined us on Discord earlier, find Provocateurs & Peacemakers at: discord.com.3 attendees
Getting Entangled with Quantum Computing
McKeever's Price Chopper, 19601 W 101st St Space 19601, Lenexa, KS, USGetting Entangled with Quantum Computing
presented by our very own Dr. John Millan, PhDQuantum computing is set to be the next major technological revolution that will transform our lives. So, what exactly is it? What can we expect quantum computers to be able to do that regular computers cannot? Where does this field stand right now and who are the major players? And most of all, why should regular individuals care about developments in this highly technical field? All these questions and more will be addressed.
When and Where = 7:00PM Fri. 14 September 2026 - Price Chopper, Lenexa, Kansas.
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Dr. John Millam, PhD
Dr John Millam has a PhD in theoretical chemistry from Rice University. Theoretical chemistry involves the development and use of computer programs to apply quantum mechanics to problems in chemistry. He currently works as a programmer for Semichem (www.semichem.com).See you Friday!
Afterwards: We'll continue our conversations over drinks and food at the Blue Moose.
* * *
Come early between 6:45 and 6:55 p.m. to chat and make new friends before we get started. But be sure to join us by 6:55, if you can, so we can start right at 7:00.
All attendees are expected to follow the P&P Code of Conduct, so all can feel safe while we have a great time.WANT MORE DISCUSSION, DURING THE WEEK?: Just a reminder that we can continue our discussion of this event (or anything else) on our P&P Discord server. Here's how to use it:
If you’re new to Discord, go to discord.com to open an account.
If you’re new to our P&P Discord group, join us at: https://discord.gg/tS3ejMqmsh
If you joined us on Discord earlier, find Provocateurs & Peacemakers at: discord.com.4 attendees
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