Anthropology, Paleontology, Exploration and Discussion

How do we build (or lose) trust? In a time of polarization, misinformation and declining public confidence, understanding how trust works in the brain has never been more critical.

Organized by the Institute for Science & Policy, join us at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science for a talk by neuroeconomist Dr. Paul Zak, professor at Claremont Graduate University and author of "The Moral Molecule: How Trust Works" and "The Little Book of Happiness: A Scientific Approach to Living Better." Dr. Zak will draw on his pioneering neuroscience and behavioral research to explore how oxytocin, empathy and human connection shape trust in scientists, public health and policy.

Registration (free) is at: https://institute.dmns.org/events/trust-in-science-the-science-of-trust

The Healey House Museum is giving a presentation about prostitution in early Colorado history.

Registration and more information is at:
https://calendar.time.ly/63iq9y15/event/soiled-doves-the-working-women-of-colorados-boom-days-2

If anyone wants to explore museums or other things in Leadville before the presentation, please share your thoughts in the discussion. I'm planning to arrive around noon to explore.

Colorado's largest petrified forest is located at Cherokee Ranch. A large number of lithic artifacts were made by paleo people from the petrified wood. This is an opportunity to hike through the site.

Registration and information is at:
https://ci.ovationtix.com/36426/production/1080340?performanceId=11601830

I prefer to explore without pets or children.

The History Colorado Center is opening a new exhibit this month, Expedition 1776: The Journey of Domínguez & Escalante.

https://www.historycolorado.org/exhibit/expedition-1776

https://www.historycolorado.org/history-colorado-center

Plan is to look at the new exhibit, spend some time in the Sand Creek Exhibit (before going down there later in August), explore the 90''s, etc.

I have a pass that offers $5 off admission for 3 people, reducing entrance to $10. We can enter as a group, say Hi, and then branch out to explore at our own paces.

If anyone wants to grab lunch after, Mad Greens, SubCulture or City O City are all nearby.