Dr. Lockwood Carlson
Barbara Starrett
Climate Change Science and Policy Options will be the topic for the upcoming Freethinkers meeting on Sunday, March 26, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. (with coffee social at 9:30 a.m.) at the HOA 2 MountainView Ballroom. Dr. Lockwood Carlson will discuss climate changes in the last few hundred years and the key roles of the increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration and its consequences on the global climate, regional variations and on human society and habitability of the earth over the next few decades and centuries. He will consider the technological, economic and political issues, for both the U.S. and the rest of the world and the future outlook, focusing on some promising technologies and geopolitical trends.
Dr. Carlson received his PhD in theoretical physics from the University of Wyoming. His thesis research was on electrodynamics of black holes. He retired from 3M Company where he was a Corporate Scientist and is retired from the faculty in the Management of Technology program at the University of Minnesota. He held the Renier Chair in Technological Leadership at the University. He currently teaches courses in science and technology in the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) programs at University of Minnesota and University of Arizona. Dr. Carlson also does consulting work for emerging technologies in nuclear and solar energy as well as serving on corporate and academic boards.
SaddleBrooke Freethinkers provide a forum for the responsible search for truth and meaning in understanding the universe and in understanding and solving human problems by applying science and reason. We believe that tolerance, compassion, equity and civility should characterize the interaction among peace-loving persons and organizations. We strive to achieve these goals through meetings, lectures, discussions and other means of communication. In 2017, the SaddleBrooke Freethinkers initiated a $10 annual membership fee. In addition to the program events which are open to all, members will also enjoy member-only events throughout the year.
The SaddleBrooke community is cordially invited to attend Freethinkers meetings at 10:00 a.m. usually on the fourth Sunday of each month October through April. Attendees are encouraged to arrive by 9:30 a.m. for pre-meeting coffee and fellowship. While members are free, non-members are encouraged to make a $2 donation to defray costs.
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Freethinkers encourages attendees to bring non-perishable foods items and cash donations to the meetings to support the Tri-Community Food Bank.