Provocateurs and Peacemakers

Getting Entangled with Quantum Computing
presented by our very own Dr. John Millam, PhD

Quantum 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.

For 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 — August!

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 Hake

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.

"I Was Born Under a Wandering Star" (or, "Do Flying Donkeys Exist?")
presented by our very own Don Bell!
"if I get to heaven tie me to a tree. Or else I'll get to wanderin
and you know where I will be!"
In the thought of psychologist Thomas Gilovich is it possible
to know or consider possible what isn't so and does this
illustrate the fallibility of human reasoning?
Questions:
1. Are we limited to the scientific method of seeing reality
2. Is living well a matter of correcting and using data?
3. Is there a place for metaphysics?
4. Do people believe in things and ideas that are not true?
5. Are some things possible in our universe but not seen on earth?
6. Are some things or ideas not possible anywhere?
When and Where = 7:00PM Fri. 14 August 2026 - Price Chopper, Lenexa, Kansas.
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Don Bell
Don was born in Pittsburg. PA in 1936. He grew up in Birmingham AL, before moving to Missouri in 1977 and later to Kansas in 1993.
Don has an extensive theological education, earning a B.A. from Baylor University, a Bachelor of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry from Southeastern Seminary, and a Master of Theology (Th.M.) from Columbia Seminary.
He served as a minister in the Presbyterian Church for 32 years before moving onto non-religious work. He was avidly involved in civil rights and a member of the Kansas Atheist Movement

See you Friday!

For 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 — September!

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 Hake

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.