Global political expert Ian Bremmer, founder of Eurasia Group, identifies "Rogue Russia" as the biggest risk of 2023. In a world facing complex challenges like wars, water shortages, and

Global political expert Ian Bremmer, founder of Eurasia Group, identifies "Rogue Russia" as the biggest risk of 2023. In a world facing complex challenges like wars, water shortages, and inflation, Eurasia Group provides essential analysis. For 25 years, their political science expertise has helped investors and decision-makers understand how global politics impact risks and opportunities.

Explore Eurasia Group's full 2023 Top Risks report and watch the complete interview with Ian Bremmer. You can also subscribe to Big Think on YouTube and read the video transcript for more insights.

Retired four-star U.S. Army General Stanley McChrystal, drawing on combat experience and work with business leaders, highlights a critical flaw in risk mitigation: focusing only on probability,

Retired four-star U.S. Army General Stanley McChrystal, drawing on combat experience and work with business leaders, highlights a critical flaw in risk mitigation: focusing only on probability, not the management interface.

His new book, *Risk: A User’s Guide*, co-authored with Anna Butrico, offers a battle-tested system. It proposes a "risk immune system" through ten dimensions of control, enabling proactive anticipation and action against unforeseen challenges. Join General McChrystal to master the unknown.

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Bill critiques the hypocrisy of "justice for all" in a society that squanders billions on fraudulent wars while neglecting its poor. He specifically highlights the failing legacy of *Gideon v.

Bill critiques the hypocrisy of "justice for all" in a society that squanders billions on fraudulent wars while neglecting its poor. He specifically highlights the failing legacy of *Gideon v. Wainwright*, the landmark Supreme Court ruling that established the constitutional right to legal representation for indigent criminal defendants.

Despite this foundational right, true justice remains largely inaccessible and unaffordable for the most vulnerable. This report, originally published on March 29, 2013, argues that the promise of "justice for all" remains unfulfilled.

The Northern White Rhinoceros is functionally extinct due to poaching, with only two individuals remaining. A video featuring Dr. Barbara Durrant explores whether the San Diego Zoo Safari Park's

The Northern White Rhinoceros is functionally extinct due to poaching, with only two individuals remaining. A video featuring Dr. Barbara Durrant explores whether the San Diego Zoo Safari Park's "frozen zoo" can reverse this. This unique biotech facility aims to use in vitro fertilization to implant a Northern White Rhino embryo into a closely related Southern White Rhino. If successful, this groundbreaking procedure could rescue critically endangered species and potentially resurrect extinct ones.

Originally created by Freethink, the full video is available on Big Think's YouTube channel. A transcript of the video can be read here.

Susan Orlean, New Yorker staff writer and author of the best-selling *The Library Book*, visited The Commonwealth Club on October 14, 2021. She discussed her new book, *On Animals*, a collection

Susan Orlean, New Yorker staff writer and author of the best-selling *The Library Book*, visited The Commonwealth Club on October 14, 2021. She discussed her new book, *On Animals*, a collection exploring cross-species connections and animals' central role in human life. Orlean shared her lifelong fascination with human-animal interaction.

She was joined by journalist Julia Flynn Siler. The Commonwealth Club, the nation's oldest and largest public affairs forum, hosts diverse speakers at over 400 annual events.

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Bill McKibben spoke at the Marion Institute in New Bedford, MA, from October 26-28, 2012. His presentation

Bill McKibben spoke at the Marion Institute in New Bedford, MA, from October 26-28, 2012. His presentation focused on the ongoing fight against global warming, urging New Englanders to join the effort.

McKibben, author of a dozen environmental books including the seminal *The End of Nature* (1989), co-founded the grassroots climate campaign 350.org. A fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, he notably led the 2011 White House protest against the Keystone pipeline, which resulted in 1,253 arrests—the largest civil disobedience action in 30 years.

Join INFORUM on October 20 for Bryant Terry, acclaimed chef and author of *Black Food: Stories, Art, and Recipes from Across the African Diaspora*. He will explore the depth and breadth of Black

Join INFORUM on October 20 for Bryant Terry, acclaimed chef and author of *Black Food: Stories, Art, and Recipes from Across the African Diaspora*. He will explore the depth and breadth of Black foodways, celebrating its diverse creations and creators.

Also, mark November 19 at 6 pm for the Commonwealth Club’s Virtual Gala, honoring women's leadership in science and medicine. The Commonwealth Club of California is the nation's oldest and largest public affairs forum.

Learn more about these events, explore upcoming programs, become a member, or watch/listen to content at commonwealthclub.org. For the gala, visit commonwealthclub.org/2021gala or text Club2021 to 41444.