When Pop Culture Becomes a Force for GoodSalonIn-Person
We live in a world where it's easier than ever to find people who agree with us and harder than ever to connect with those who don't. But every night, millions of people walk into concerts surrounded by strangers and leave feeling like they're part of something bigger. What can we learn from that? In this salon, we will explore what music, fandom, psychology, and social movements can teach us about human connection, why disagreement doesn't have to mean division, and how we can build communities that bring people together without asking them to think alike. At its heart, this event is about belonging, curiosity, and the surprising ways we can turn our differences into collective strength.
PSYCHOLOGY, MUSIC, SOCIAL STUDIES
1 credit for school members
Dinner & refreshments included
Limited to 22 teachers
Adam Met
Adam Met, PhD, is a musician, educator, and advocate. As the “A” in the multi-platinum band AJR, he performs worldwide for millions of fans while using his reach and expertise to advance climate action. He recently published his debut book, Amplify: How to Use the Power of Connection to Engage, Take Action, and Build a Better World, a national bestseller. He is also the executive director of Planet Reimagined, a professor at Columbia University, and works with Congress and the White House on innovative energy policy. Met was recently presented with Time magazine’s prestigious Earth Award and was named a Changemaker by the New York Times.