Phil Osborn: "Why be good?"

Phil Osborn will give a talk, “Why be Good?” which concerns the "good vs evil" question.

Phil Osborn, a member of the HAOC, received a physics degree in 1970. He also took courses in psychology and computer assisted decision theory in 1971. His career is diverse, including work with Montessori schools in South Carolina, non-sectarian home schooling activities, Free-lance Journalist, consultant for computer science education, and various other political/educational projects.

Look to the Message Board in the 'Discussions' section of this Meetup site for Phil's essay on the topic "Why be Good." Outside reading that people might want to do in preparation includes "The Science of Evil" by Simon Baron Cohen, and "Born for Love: Why Empathy Is Essential--and Endangered (http://www.amazon.com/Born-Love-Empathy-Essential-Endangered/dp/006165678X)" by Bruce D. Perry & Maia Szalavitz. You might also check the wiki "ponerology" for an interesting take on the psychology of evil.

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As usual our program allows for a Q&A period following the presentation.