Springfield philosophy slam and Riverside neighborhood cleanup, BBQ
03/23/08 • Posted in: Activism, Events, Riverside, Springfield by Joey Marchy 4 Comments »
Tuesday April 1st there will be a philosophy slam at 9th and Main in Springfield. The slams are open mic discussions led by a moderator who argues for a controversial conclusion, then responds to input from the audience. The last philosophy slam started at 7:30, so I’m assuming this one will too.
This slam, titled “The Goldilocks Universe: How did the universe get to be ‘just right’ for us?” will ponder questions of design and cosmology suggested by contemporary physics with presenter Conrad Weihnacht.
On Sunday March 30th, RADO’s Neighborhood Watch will be having a street clean-up followed by a cookout. Following the broken window concept RADO is working to reduce crime in Riverside by cleaning trash and talking to neighbors.
Clean-up starts at 3:30pm. Cookout starts at 5:30pm. Meet at 703 Ralph Street. Cookout will be at 2630 Gilmore St. Bring family, friends, neighbors, dogs. All are welcome. RSVP by calling 381-0950.
i’m all about picking up trash, but the broken windows theory of crime prevention has been pretty widely debunked.
@adam beaugh
My comment about broken windows was my own, not RADO’s. Just to clarify. I’d be interested in reading more about he debunking of the bw theory. Do you have an additional info?
i know a read a bunch of articles on it in my social stratifications course in undergrad. we also talked about it in social theory. i know i have a book around here somewhere that has it in it…
there is a good article i found though:
http://www.law.uchicago.edu/harcourt-broken-windows.html
“The last philosophy slam started at 7:30, so I’m assuming this one will too.”
That’s right. The slam will be in the theater space at 9th & Main, beginning at 7:30. If only the university agreed that all philosophy should be done at a venue with a full bar.