Historian Kai Bird's new book, *The Outlier*, offers a definitive account of Jimmy Carter's presidency, detailing his controversial policies and "outlier" status. Bird, a Pulitzer winner, accessed

Historian Kai Bird's new book, *The Outlier*, offers a definitive account of Jimmy Carter's presidency, detailing his controversial policies and "outlier" status. Bird, a Pulitzer winner, accessed private papers and diaries, revealing Carter's humility and self-confidence. The book traces Carter's administration, from domestic agenda to foreign policy, and his battles with Washington over issues like healthcare and inequality.

Join Kai Bird for a fascinating conversation about this often-misunderstood leader. This program, part of The Commonwealth Club's Good Lit series, was held on August 18, 2021, featuring Bird, Dr. Gloria Duffy, and Dr. Mary Bitterman. Explore more programs and events from The Commonwealth Club: YouTube | Events | Watch & Listen.

Nobel laureate Paul Nurse describes evolution by natural selection as "the most beautiful idea in biology." He unpacks Charles Darwin's theory, explaining how complexity emerges without a designer

Nobel laureate Paul Nurse describes evolution by natural selection as "the most beautiful idea in biology." He unpacks Charles Darwin's theory, explaining how complexity emerges without a designer and the profound impact of tiny variations on our understanding of life.

Nurse explores the deep genetic connections linking all organisms, from humans to yeast, prompting a crucial question: if all life is related, what do we owe to the living world? A distinguished biochemist, Nurse was awarded the 2001 Nobel Prize for his discoveries in cell cycle regulation.

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Dania, a climate refugee from Aleppo, Syria, realized her family's displacement was caused by climate change. Now living in Revere, MA, she observes similar ignored indicators impacting her

Dania, a climate refugee from Aleppo, Syria, realized her family's displacement was caused by climate change. Now living in Revere, MA, she observes similar ignored indicators impacting her marginalized community, prompting her to advocate against climate injustices.

Driven by her scientific passion, Dania mobilizes efforts from a global perspective to local sea-level rise impacts. She works with youth-led organizations to empower young people and people of color, promoting equitable, science-based climate policy.

This talk was given at a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Money is an agreement, not inherently valuable. Charles Eisenstein explores this concept, arguing that money often fails to address fundamental human needs. His work, including the book