Wild ideas is a lecture and discussion series that investigates unusual claims and propositions. Using critical thinking and scholarly research, our speakers will explain, present and -- if necessary -- debunk speculative claims.
The Battle for Your Mind
The ability of anyone to influence and monitor people is fast increasing,
thanks to improvements in science and technology. Others are vying for
your allegiance and your money right now. You can't afford to miss this
exciting series!
| Privacy in the Digital
Age
October 8, 2000 presented by John Guscott |
Who's watching you? The government, companies, your employer, and even other individuals are all collecting information about you. What do they want to know? What should you make of computer surveillance, police cameras, satellite observation, consumer tracking and access to your personal records? How can you protect yourself? |
| Propaganda, PR & PsyOps
October 15, 2000 presented by John Guscott and Kenneth Warren |
How do others influence the way you think, feel and behave? Find out what techniques are used by industry, advertisers, PR firms, government and other institutions to make you buy, vote, believe or behave the way you do. |
| Archetypes, Archons and Egregores
October 22, 2000 presented by Kenneth Warren |
What are the cultural, spiritual and cosmic roots of personal and group psychology? Join us for a rigorous inquiry into the occult foundations of archetypes, the nature of human destiny and the magical energies that overshadow organizations in the world. |