UTOPIA: A DISEASE-FREE WORLD? The 1996 Saros Seminar
Saturday 8 June 1996, 10.00 am - 6.00 pm
Barnard's Inn Hall, Holborn, London
Abstract:
The Utopian ideal requires that human endeavour will
eventually control or eliminate the spread of infection -
pestilence, plague, famine and war. Such a view of society
is a powerful driving force. Necessarily, it pays little
regard to the conditions which underlie the co-existence
of all forms of life.
We are moving into a world where we are becoming
progressively isolated from the dangers of the natural
world, but such apparent security also makes us more
vulnerable. Our imposed control systems are apt to produce
results which are unexpected, weakening our ability to
respond to change. Is disease the price we have to pay to
ensure the diversity necessary for the evolution of the
human race?
Talks:
* Parasites: Living with the Enemy - Francis Cox
* Disease, Imperfection and Living Well - Oliver Leaman
* Heroes and Witchfinders - Lynne Webster
* The Paradox of Control - Richard North
Chaired by Anthony Campbell
Details:
The cost of the seminar is £35, which includes morning
coffee, lunch and afternoon tea.
Enquiries and bookings: Lucy Oliver 0181-346-1273
or email rod at thornr.demon.co.uk
