Upcoming events.

The Examiner Club generally meets on the fourth Wednesday evening of each month from September through May, with occasional shifts to accommodate holidays or presenters’ requests. Members convene at the Union Club in Boston, with special meetings and “field trips” at the Arnold Arboretum and other locations. This page will list the presentations for the current and upcoming year, as dates and speakers are settled. Check in regularly for details. 

Upcoming Presentations for Spring 2025

January 22         Deborah Weisgall. “Front Lines.”  During World War II and after, her father and mother wrote almost every day, from Baltimore, London, Prague, stories of desperate refugees, frustrations, joy.

February 26        Deborah Stone.  “Language, A Love Story.” Her memoir-in-progress about coming of age through language learning, including “wondrous things about language and human connection.” 

March 26             Dan Rasmussen.  “Forecasting, Predictions, and Investing.”  His new book, “The Humble Investor,” explores the implications of behavioral economics on investing.

April 23                 Kannan Thiruvengadam.

May 28                  Sherry Turkle.  “Artificial Intimacy: who do we become when we talk to machines?”  Welcome to the world of chatbot pretend empathy. What are its first effects? What can we expect, moving forward?