Schedule Announced: Expert Conversations Series

We are pleased to announce the dates and times for the Techno-Visions Expert Conversations Series. To help illuminate questions and ideas inspired by Player Piano, we'll host two live conversations and one pre-recorded conversation.

We'll speak with Barry Schwartz and Jane McGonigal live. The live conversations will feature 1 hour of regular programming with 30 minutes of bonus discussion:

• The first 30 minutes will feature member discussion on the designated theme
• The second 30 minutes will feature a conversation with the expert guest
• For those that can stay beyond the hour, there will 30 minutes of bonus discussion with the expert guest

Editor-in-Chief Evan Nesterak will speak with Simon Johnson and then share the recording with all members.

Dates (live)

• Barry Schwartz: Thursday, August 29
• Jane McGonigal: Thursday, September 5

Start time
9:00am San Francisco | 12:00pm New York | 5:00pm London | 6:00pm Berlin

Platform
The live events will take place on Zoom. You will receive the Zoom link when you RSVP/add the event to your calendar via the link you receive in your email.

For more about why we chose these themes and Barry, Jane, and Simon as guests, check out this post.

Barry Schwartz: Thursday, August 29

9:00am San Francisco | 12:00pm New York | 5:00pm London | 6:00pm Berlin

Is work a means to an end or something more meaningful?

0:00 – 0:30
Member Discussion
Members will join for a 30-minute discussion about Player Piano and the theme of work. As part of the discussion, we'll come up with questions for Barry Schwartz who will join on the half hour.

0:30 – 1:00
Conversation with Barry Schwartz
Barry will join us for a conversation about the theme of work. The conversation will be moderated by Editor-in-Chief Evan Nesterak.

1:00 – 1:30
Bonus: Extended discussion with Barry Schwartz
For those that are able to stay beyond an hour, we'll continue the discussion with Barry Schwartz about the theme of work.

*UPDATED TIME*

Jane McGonigal: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13

9:00am San Francisco | 12:00pm New York | 5:00pm London | 6:00pm Berlin

Is the future something we have to get used to or something we shape?

0:00 – 0:30
Member Discussion
Members will join for a 30-minute discussion about Player Piano and the theme of imagining and building the future. As part of the discussion, we'll come up with questions for Jane McGonigal who will join on the half hour.

0:30 – 1:00
Conversation with Jane McGonigal
Jane will join us for a conversation about the theme of imagining and building the future. The conversation will be moderated by Editor-in-Chief Evan Nesterak.

1:00 – 1:30
Bonus: Extended discussion with Jane McGonigal
For those that are able to stay beyond an hour, we'll continue the discussion with Jane about the theme of imagining and building the future.

Simon Johnson: Pre-recorded interview

Asynchronous

Who benefits from technological progress?

Editor-in-Chief Evan Nesterak will sit down with Simon Johnson for a conversation about who benefits from technological progress. The conversation will focus on Johnson's recent book, Power and Progress, co-authored with Daron Acemoglu. The recording will be shared with members for asycnhronous listening.

To RSVP and add the two live events to your calendar, please refer to the invitation in your email. If you have questions, reach out at editor@behavioralscientist.org.

Additional details

Recordings
Recordings of the live conversations will also be shared out after they are completed.

Where can I find out more about the expert guests?
Please see this post detailing why we chose the themes and speakers for the Techo-Visions Conversation Series.

Questions?
Please email the Behavioral Scientist team at: editor@behavioralscientist.org.