Livetalk: February 8 at 7:30pm

George Lakoff and Mark Danner in conversation Wednesday, February 8 at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 7:00 p.m.

George Lakoff’s application of cognitive science and linguistics to politics has brought him to national attention. With colleagues at the University of California, Professor Lakoff founded the Rockridge Institute, a new political think tank dedicated to reframing political thought and political debate in this country. He will join Mark Danner, writer, journalist and professor, who has written for more than two decades on foreign affairs and international conflict, American foreign policy, and human rights violations, for an evening of lively discourse on the topic "Abuse of Power and the Politics We Live Now".

Livetalk is a stimulating, community-based lecture series, now in its 8th season. Each year Livetalk features 5-6 renown speakers in the intimate space of the Buttner Auditorium of The College Preparatory School. It is a completely volunteer-driven organization and all of its proceeds goes to financial aid for students. So far this year, Livetalk has featured Huston Smith, David Thomson, Peter Schwartz, Orville Schell and Xiao Qiang.

The College Preparatory School, Buttner Auditorium, 6100 Broadway (at Brookside), Oakland, CA. 94618
 
Pricing: $10 adult/$5 student at the door, NO ADVANCE TICKET SALES