This program brings community members together to connect and participate in civil dialogue with one another as we discuss a variety of topics and connect across divides - politics, age, gender, race, nationality, and more. Getting to the heart of what we share in common with one another.
You are invited to join the conversation - whether you can join us each month or just once.
1st Monday of Each Month | 6:00 pm to about 7:30 pm | Louisburg Library
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Monday, January 6 | 6:00 - 7:30 pm | Louisburg Library
Politics in America (The Golden Rule in Politics)
Would the Golden Rule principle help bridge the gap in American politics? Join us as we discuss politics in America.
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Monday, February 3 | 6:00 - 7:30 pm | Louisburg Library
Ethics in Medical Research
Be part of the community wide read, One Book, One Burg: Louisburg Reads, and read The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot. Then join the conversation about ethics in medical research.
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Monday, March 3 | 6:00 - 7:30 pm | Louisburg Library
Artificial Intelligence
Join us for the AI presentation on Monday, February 24 @ 6 pm. Then join the conversation about AI and our future.
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Monday, April 7 | 6:00 - 7:30 pm | Louisburg Library
Humor
Since people can use humor to help or hurt each other, how can we reliably use humor for good? How do we distinguish positive versus negative humor?
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Monday, May 5 | 6:00 - 7:30 pm | Louisburg Library
Unhoused/Homelessness
Homelessness in America is a problem that reminds us daily of our failure to be our best. What is our responsibility, as members of a community, to people of all ages without a stable place to live?
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Monday, June 2 | 6:00 - 7:30 pm | Louisburg Library
Privacy and Security
Join us as we discuss the line between privacy and national security.
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Monday, July 7 | 6:00 - 7:30 pm | Louisburg Library
The American Dream
What does the American Dream look like today and how has it shifted over the years?
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Monday, August 4 | 6:00 - 7:30 pm | Louisburg Library
Alone - Solitude or Isolation?
Join us as we have a conversation about the balance between solitude, isolation and connection.
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Monday, September 8 | 6:00 - 7:30 pm | Louisburg Library
Media and Polarization
How does the media impact you, your family and your friends?
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Monday, October 6 | 6:00 - 7:30 pm | Louisburg Library
Death and Culture
Cultures around the world very widely in their relationship, traditions, and approaches to death and dying. How has culture and experience shaped your views?
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Monday, November 3 | 6:00 - 7:30 pm | Louisburg Library
Food
In this conversation, we explore our personal relationship with food and societal pressures.
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Monday, December 1 | 6:00 - 7:30 pm | Louisburg Library
Holidays and Traditions
Holiday traditions are meant to bring people and families together, and what better way than to share what we love most about celebrating the holidays?
