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Table Talk: What We Know (and what we don't) about Mass Shootings

Mon, Feb 17

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Clay Pit

Join us and editor of The New Atlantis, Mr. Ari Schulman, for dinner and discussion about the phenomenon of mass shootings: what causes them, where they occur, and how effective our efforts are to stop them. Space is limited to the first 20 people who register, so sign up today!

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Table Talk: What We Know (and what we don't) about Mass Shootings
Table Talk: What We Know (and what we don't) about Mass Shootings

Time & Location

Feb 17, 2020, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Clay Pit, 1601 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78701, USA

About The Event

Mass shootings dominate headlines on a regular basis. They occur at schools, churches, outside restaurants, and on people's doorsteps. What causes mass shootings? Are they new and exploding, or has intense media coverage created a false impression?

Join us for dinner Monday, February 17th at the Clay Pit as Ari Schulman leads a conversation about the phenomenon of mass shootings. Mr. Schulman will make a brief presentation over appetizers followed by a round-table discussion when the main course arrives. Dinner is FREE, but donations to help defray the cost are appreciated.

Space is limited to the first 20 people who register, so sign up today!

Ari N. Schulman is editor of , as well as editor of TheNewAtlantis.com and of the  series.The New AtlantisNew Atlantis Books

He is the founder of the websites  and , has previously worked as a research assistant at the , and has bachelor’s degrees in computer science and English from the…

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