Seven extraordinary people get together for ONE DAY OF AMAZING!
Each will present one 18-minute LIVE-TEDx TALK that sheds light on their story that adverts, protects or "illustrates the consequences of the extinction of"... something important to all of us.
A networking reception follows the live talks providing guests with opportunities to meet the speakers in person.
“TED and TEDx are important because they facilitate real conversations… intentional conversations… conversations that open our minds and call us to grow. Conversations like these help us effect the most transformative change by taking on our blind spots and belief sets, both seen and unseen… yeah, that makes a real difference for people and the world.” ~Melanie Curtis (Host of TEDxBattenkill 2015)
Brent Allen Winters grew up on a farm north of Moonshine, IL and became a geologist, common lawyer, author, and teacher. He served as diver with U.S. Navy Mobile Diving Unit 1 and aboard carrier USS Coral Sea; he worked as a geologist and mine operator and ran for U.S. Congress; he has briefed cases in the U.S. Supreme Court, argued before the jury and appellate courts (both State and Federal), and has represented clients in foreign countries. "Our common-law way of life and thought," says Brent, "is not only the lifeblood and backbone of our U.S. Declaration of '76 and the Constitution of the United States, but is also the object of zeal that delivered our country to nationhood and remains the fellowship that defines Americans to the world." His talk, “No Common Law, No Freedom — Know Common Law, Know Freedom” takes aim at the extinction of common law and what we can do about it.
10:00 AM: ISAAC EDDY
Extinction of Vulnerability -
From Creative Opportunity to a Personal Exit Strategy
Former Blue Man from the Blue Man Group, Isaac Eddy, now Assistant Professor of Theater and Drama at Johnson State College in Johnson, VT, presents the Extinction of Vulnerability - From Creative Opportunity to a Personal Exit Strategy; “now that we commune with self-curated social media,” says Eddy, “we are less and less often put up against the uncomfortable and the unknown. I use improv and acting as a way to confront fear, tap into new forms of communication and creativity, and re-learn how to listen.”
10:30 AM: MARTIN ARMSTRONG
Extinction of Democracy and the Current Global Economy as a Result of Sovereign Debt and how to Prepare for the Future Economy
As the former Chairman of Princeton Economics Institute, Martin Armstrong gained international popularity for his accurate predictions, earning the nickname “Mr. Yen” in Japan and the title of Hedge Fund Manager of the Year in 1998. Armstrong also gained international notoriety in 1999 when he was wrongly accused of fraud and became the longest federal civil contempt prisoner in American history. Armstrong is best known for discovering the relationship between pi and the business cycle, expressed in his Economic Confidence Model.
Armstrong, his Economic Confidence Model and his contempt of court case are the subjects of a documentary film, THE FORECASTER, directed by German filmmaker Marcus Vetter. The film will be playing at the Village Picture Shows Cinema in Manchester the week of April 18-24. Check the website for showtimes or call the cinema at (802) 362-2982.
11:00 AM: MELISSA LEVIS
The Vigilante of Family and The Midlife-Renaissance
In her own right as the famed “Moey” of Moey’s Music Party, and as daughter of Albert & Georgette Levis and the family’s running of the Wilburton Inn in Manchester, Melissa Levis has earned her “community” laurels many times over. Melissa’s TEDx Talk balances upon the strong foundation of the Levis family as she becomes, on behalf of many who have strayed from their roots, The Vigilante of Family and The Midlife-Renaissance on a mission to prove that You Can Come Home Again. Melissa will likely use some of her strengths to drive her point home including song-writing, singing, story-telling, reminiscing and boundless creative energy.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM, LUNCH
BOXED LUNCHES prepared by Raven's Den will be offered in advance to all ticket holders. Everyone will receive an email with selection and purchase details soon.
2:00 PM: ALEXANDER ROY
Autonomous Driving: Consequences On The Road To The Singularity and the Extinction of the Human Driver
Rally Driver, holder of the speed record for cross country driving, writer for Jalopnik and Team Polizei founder, Alexander Roy will preview a TEDxBattenkill-prepped version of a presentation he’ll be delivering to a large audience at SXSW in March 2016: Autonomous Driving: Consequences On The Road To The Singularity. “On a long enough timeline,” says Roy, “the survival rate for everyone drops to zero.” Alex’s Talk will focus on the extinction of the “human driver” and the car now being chased by the likes of Google, Mercedes and certainly others.
Rebuilding the Practice of Sustainable Agriculture to Sustain Farming as a Profession and Deliver Other Important Benefits
Gauvin’s Talk will help everyone understand the impact his or her choices have on the success of sustainability in practice. As director of Marketing & Ffinance at ECOTIERRA, Bernard Gauvin visits many small stakeholders in the Ivory Coast (4th continent) and Peru (5th continent) to gain a greater understanding of the issues faced by the cocoa and coffee growers who are part of the Shade Coffee and Cacao Reforestation Project. Ecotierra is developing this program centered on sustainable agricultural practices with the main objective being to increase revenue and quality of life to the small stakeholders and confirm the viability of farming as a profession to future generation.
3:00 PM: TIM BROOKES
Endangered Alphabets
Tim Brookes is founder of the Endangered Alphabets Project, the author of 15 books, a longtime NPR essayist and director of the Professional Writing Program at Champlain College in Burlington, Vermont. His TEDx Talk stems from a long-term project to prevent the extinction of Alphabets.
MELANIE CURTIS - HOST of TEDxBattenkill 2015
Melanie Curtis’s true expertise is helping people see things they currently can’t see. She is an expert at facilitating breakthroughs for people. Melanie works with values-driven entrepreneurs who believe increased consciousness and employed courage is the path to a transformed business and life. Melanie is a comically authentic and fiercely committed coach, writer, and speaker. An elite professional skydiver with 10,000 jumps and 20 years in the sport, Melanie also works with skydivers looking to open their minds and access happiness both through and beyond the sport of skydiving.
3:30 - 5:30 PM, CLOSING RECEPTION
Yester House at SVAC Hors-d’oeuvres provided by Raven’s Den * Cash Bar
Seating for this event is limited and tickets cost $45 IN ADVANCE ($55 at the DOOR). For all event details and to purchase tickets, visit www.TEDxBattenkill.org. For more information, call Michael Ellenbogen - see below for contact details.
Contact: Michael D Ellenbogen
Eons Creative, LLC
Phone: (802) 768-8498
Email: michael@eonscreative.com
Tickets may also be purchased in person at the Village Picture Shows Cinema located at 263 Depot Street in the Price Chopper shopping plaza at the far left hand side, during box office hours. Michael or Carolina Ellenbogen must be present for the transaction so please email Michael or call the box office at (802) 362-2982.
