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We share perspectives on books and topics in History and Foreign Affairs in a friendly, small group roundtable discussion format. Our focus is on interesting eras, significant events, transformative figures, and trends across cultures and time. By discussing how Geography, Economics and Trade, Technology, Politics, and Culture have shaped History, we can better understand modern world events and current geopolitical conflicts.
If you have a passion for discussing topics in History and Foreign Affairs, you will enjoy being a part of our community.
Upcoming events
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History Discussion: The Yalta and Potsdam Conferences - Failure in Victory?
·OnlineOnlineWe'll discuss the two key summits in 1945 where the Big Three Allied leaders planned the end of World War II and the post-war reorganization of Europe. We'll also cover why there is disagreement in hindsight about the agreements they produced.
Our discussion will be based on the following 3 brief articles:
Roosevelt’s Failure at Yalta
In Victory the Peace was Lost; The Potsdam Conference Ushered In the Cold War
Yalta and Potsdam 80 Years Later: On the Power of Myths and the Weakness of Historical Background AnalogiesOptional background on the conferences, if needed
The Yalta Conference - Feb 1945
The Potsdam Conference - August 19455 attendeesBook Discussion: Empire of AI: Dreams & Nightmares in Sam Altman's OpenAI-K Hao
·OnlineOnlineAn eye-opening account of arguably the most fateful tech arms race in history, reshaping the planet in real time, from a brilliant longtime AI insider with intimate access to the world of Sam Altman's OpenAI.
Hao provides answers to many essential questions that should be asked about this massively disruptive sector, including – What could go wrong?
A New York Times Notable Book • An Instant New York Times Bestseller • One of Smithsonian's Top 10 Science Books of the Year“A bestselling page-turner that has made waves not just in Silicon Valley but around the world . . . With Empire of AI, Hao is fundamentally shaping many people’s perceptions and understanding of the company at the center of the AI revolution.” —TIME Magazine, “TIME100 AI 2025”
Empire of AI: Dreams and Nightmares in Sam Altman's OpenAI by Karen Hao is available in all formats at public libraries and bookstores.(421 pp)
10 attendees
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