What we’re about
The Humanist Community in Silicon Valley was established in 1962 and is a chartered chapter of the American Humanist Association. We have a long tradition of promoting humanist values while providing interesting educational programs and fun, friendly social events for our members.
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Our main event is the Sunday Forum which features a different speaker each Sunday discussing a topic of interest. A wide variety of topics are covered from week to week. Forums are held in various locations from 11am until 12:15pm. Look at each individual Forum listing to see where it is being held.
A buffet lunch follows the Forum at 12:30pm. Lunch is free for first time visitors and students. Otherwise we ask for a donation of $10. If you can't afford that, please give what you can, and join us for good food and even better conversation.
NOTE: Approximately 30 to 40 people attend the Forum each Sunday. Because Forums happen every Sunday, most of our members do not RSVP on Meetup, so don't let our RSVP count fool you.
Other weekly programs include the Free Thought Discussion Group (http://www.humanists.org/blog/free-thought-...) every Wednesday night at 7:30pm, and the Academic Video Group (http://www.humanists.org/blog/academic-vide...) every Thursday night at 8pm.
Monthly events include a Potluck, workshops (see the calendar for classes and schedules), and our Fun Group (www.humanists.org/blog/fun-group), which organizes a "fun" activity around the first of each month.
We hope to welcome you soon to the Sunday Forum or one of our other events. If you would like to suggest a topic for our Forum series, please send a message to the organizers (Brian and/or Matt Courtney). We would love to help you share your enthusiasm for a topic, a speaker, a social action project, a fun outing, etc., with other community members.
Humanists have more fun... together!
See you soon!
Brian
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Academic Video Group - Online MeetingLink visible for attendees
We are meeting online via Zoom. If you wish to join us, please sign up for the meeting, and the zoom link will be available on the right panel.
This Week:
4 April - Steven Pinker's Blueprint for Academic Renewal - The Contrarian S01E01 - 44:50
In this riveting episode of The Contrarian, host David Bernstein sits down with acclaimed psychologist and advocate for intellectual freedom, Steven Pinker. Together, they delve into the pressing issues facing academia today, from the stifling of dissenting voices to the need for greater intellectual diversity. Pinker shares his insights on the challenges of navigating ideological echo chambers and offers bold solutions for revitalizing academic discourse. Drawing from his extensive research and personal experiences, Pinker provides a compelling vision for a more open, inclusive, and intellectually vibrant academic environment. Don't miss this thought-provoking discussion on The Contrarian.
http://www.humanists.org/blog/academic-videos/s/Again, if you wish to join us, please sign up for the meeting, and the zoom link will be available on the right panel.