Time Dollars, also known as service credits, are designed to reward altruism and build community spirit. The time dollar system enables people to convert their personal time into purchasing power by helping others. We will discuss how this type of currency works in practice.

Tue. Feb 13
Topic: New Politics of Islam
Guest: Anthony Shadid, correspondent, Boston Globe

In his book Legacy of the Prophet Shadid chronicles a new generation in Lebanon, Egypt Turkey and elswhere that is finding a more realistic and potentially more successful future through democratic politics. Anthony Shadid will discuss his experiences as a correspondent in the Middle East.

Wed. Feb. 14
Topic: Romance
Guest: Barbara Garrett, psychologist

It’s Valentine’s Day ! We’re going to talk about relationships and what real romance vs movie romance is all about.

Thr. Feb. 15
Topic: Resurrection of the Pequots
Guest: Kim Isaac Eisler, national editor of Washingtonian magazine

In 1973, there was only one Pequot left. The old woman begged her grandson  to come back to the reservation, he did. Kim Eisler writes about how almost single-handedly, Richard “Skip” Hayward revived the dying clan.

Fri. Feb. 16
Topic: Genome Research
Guests: Dr. Aristides Patrinos, Office of Biological & Environmental
                Research, Dept. of Energy
                Robyn S. Shapiro, Center for the Study of Bioethics,
                Medical College of Wisconsin
               TBA, National Human Genome Research Institute

Every day we read about new discoveries in the world of genome research. Stem cell research is being debated, cloning is no longer considered science fiction.  Our guests will discuss the latest issues and ethical considerations surrounding these issues.