Description
CANCELLED The predisposition to form groups is rooted in our genetics. Groups play a key role in shaping our identity. But there is a dark side. The group mind operates at a more primal level than our individual consciousness. When conflicts occur, it can turn to radical behavior to survive. That is when reason, logic, and truth cease to matter. Complicating matters is the power that leaders exert on group behavior. Creve Maples examines the evolution of groups, how they function, the role of leaders, and explores the power of groups in today’s society. In particular, he reviews how to restore rational discourse and objectivity.
Creve Maples has a degree in chemistry (MIT) and a PhD in nuclear science (UC Berkeley). He has worked in academia and the private sector, designing advanced computers, and developing virtual reality systems. His classes result from a scientific curiosity and desire to explore unusual, thought-provoking topics.