Dr. Jared Diamond

Jared Diamond, Professor of Geography, UCLA; Author, Guns, Germs, and Steel and The Third Chimpanzee for Young People

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Pulitzer Prize-winning author Diamond examines the evolutionary history of humans and the unique traits and behaviors that distinguish us from other animals. Diamond also explains why our innate tendencies toward invention and violence have led us to a crucial tipping point. Hear what Diamond has to say about the future of our species.

April 9, 2014

Format

Location: Eagle Theatre, Los Altos High School, 201 Almond Ave., Los Altos

Time: 6:30 p.m. check-in, 7 p.m. program, 8 p.m. book signing

Cost: $20 non-members, $15 members, $8 students (with valid ID); Premium (includes priority seating and copy of book): $45 members & non-members

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