Sunday, March 29, 4 p.m., Orcas Center
— from Jodi Linnes —
Orcas Crossroads Lecture Series Presents: “The Impulse Society: America in the Age of Instant Gratification” with journalist and author Paul Roberts.
Orcas Crossroads Spring Lecture for 2015 is Sunday March 29th, 4:00 pm at the Orcas Center.
The Impulse Society is an urgent, powerful story: how the pursuit of short-term self-gratification, once scorned as a sign of persona weakness became the default principle,not only for individuals, but for all sectors of our society. Yet it is in this unease that journalist and author Paul Roberts finds clear signs of change—and broad revolt—as millions of Americans try to step off the self-defeating treadmill of gratification and restore a sense of balance.
Tickets are $10.00. Available at Darvill’s Bookstore, online at www.orcascrossroads.org, or at the door. Some complimentary tickets are available in advance at the Senior Center.
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Even though I’m just a bit prejudiced . . . Paul’s a great speaker, and his topic is most timely! Hope to see you there.