An Afternoon with Daniel Pinchbeck

Sat, May 3 • 12:00 PM

City Lights Bookstore

About this event

Join Daniel Pinchbeck in a virtual exploration of contemporary themes and ideas, moderated by Peter Maravelis. Through his Liminal News Podcast, Pinchbeck engages with various thinkers, from sociologists to political commentators, addressing pressing ecological and existential crises while integrating ancient wisdom with modern solutions. This insightful event, originally scheduled for April 1, 2025, has been rescheduled to May 3, 2025, at 12:00 pm PST, with free registration required.

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