Presentation at Friendly House by Laurent Beauregard. Laurent traces some of the interaction between science and religion over the centuries focusing on key philosophical differences. Laurent was born the same year that Cheerios was invented. He was raised Roman Catholic but abandoned the faith early in life as a result of reading Bertrand Russell. He holds a Ph.D. in the history and philosophy of science. He has taught at U.C.L.A. and at Reed College. He is a member of the HGP Web Committee and he edits the videos that you find on our website.

Presentation at Friendly House by Ryan Kenny about a science-based approach to building resilience through brief, powerful moments of awareness.. In our rapidly accelerating world, we face unprecedented levels of stress and anxiety. Kenny discusses “The Pause Method” which draws from neuroscience, psychology, and mindfulness research. This presentation is followed by live music, a group game, and a guided meditation. Ryan Kenny is the co-founder of Pause Meditation, where he combines his background in neuroscience and mental health with practical mindfulness techniques to help individuals and organizations build resilience.