An evening with Daniel Pinchbeck

Tues, Apr 1 • 6:00 PM

City Lights Bookstore

About this event

Join Daniel Pinchbeck for an engaging virtual event where he will explore emerging themes shaping our current zeitgeist. As a philosopher and cultural critic, Pinchbeck interviews diverse thinkers, from sociologists to political commentators, blending ancient wisdom with modern insights to address ecological and existential crises. This event, hosted by City Lights on the Zoom platform, requires registration and promises an enlightening experience that inspires a new ethos combining spiritual awareness with sustainable solutions.

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