How Earth Came Alive! With Ferris Jabr
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We, and all living things, are more than inhabitants of Earth—we are Earth! Life and its environment have coevolved for billions of years, transforming a lump of orbiting rock into a cosmic oasis that supports and is shaped by life.. . .
Join acclaimed science writer Ferris Jabr as he reveals a radical new vision of Earth where lush forests spew water, pollen and bacteria to summon rain; giant animals engineer the very landscapes they roam; microscopic plankton, some as glittering as carved jewels, remake the air and sea; and humans alter more layers of the planet in less time than any other species, pushing Earth into a crisis.
Jabr will draw on the work in his new book Becoming Earth, which delves into the hidden workings of our planet and its many lifeforms and invites us to reexamine our place in it. What we do next will determine what kind of Earth our descendants inherit for millennia to come . . .
This program has 2 types of tickets available: in-person and online-only. Please pre-register to receive a link to the live-stream event.
If you have symptoms of illness (coughing, fever, etc.), we ask that you either stay home or wear a mask. Our front desk has complimentary masks for members and guests who would like one.
Commonwealth Club World Affairs of California is a nonprofit public forum; we welcome donations made during registration to support the production of our programming.
Copies of Becoming Earth are available for purchase during checkout (U.S. domestic shipping only). For those customers residing outside of the United States: we are unable to ship books internationally. If you reside outside of the United States and plan to watch the program virtually, please do not select the “with a book” option with your purchase of an online ticket.
Please note: Signed copies of books are only available to those who attend an event in-person. Customers purchasing an online ticket with a book will receive an unsigned copy of the author’s book.
Jabr photo by Ryan Gunter; Odell photo by Chani Bockwinkel.
All ticket sales are final and nonrefundable.
The Commonwealth Club of California
110 The Embarcadero
Taube Family Auditorium
San Francisco, CA 94105
United States
Ferris Jabr
Author, Becoming Earth: How Our Planet Came To Life; Contributing Writer, The New York Times Magazine
Jenny Odell
Writer; Artist—Moderator
5:30 p.m. doors open & check-in
6–7 p.m. program
7 p.m. book signing
(all times Pacific Time)
COST
In-person:
$12 members
$22 nonmembers
$42 members with a book
$52 nonmembers with a book
Online:
Free for members
$10 nonmembers
$30 members with a book
$40 nonmembers with a book
