Kathryn Exon Smith

Oakland, CA | Toronto, ON

Writer, urbanist, and builder of intellectually engaged communities.

023 // How conspiracy theories about George Soros are threatening democracy

Feb 21, 2020 Salon

Who is Soros and why has he become such an attractive target for the populist right? And what can we do to avoid fake news and paranoia while allowing for legitimate criticism of billionaire philanthropy and the distorting effects of money on politics? With Neil McLaughlin.

022 // The Future of Food and Farming

Jan 17, 2020 Salon

This salon explores the trade-offs implicit in the food choices we make, and how new technologies and consumer trends might change the food system going forward. With Mareese Keane.

021 // Reading Romance

Dec 8, 2019 Salon

This salon will dig into the secrets and stigmas of this steamy sub-genre from a published writer of romance. With Marilyn Vix.

020 // Stoicism Past and Present

Nov 17, 2019 Salon

We investigate the Stoic worldview, as well as connections between Stoicism, Silicon Valley, cognitive processing therapy, marginalized groups, and teaching Stoicism to today's college students. With Rebecca Chan.

019 // Reducing our CO2 Emissions

Oct 20, 2019 Salon

This salon will challenge some of our assumptions about what really contributes to climate change and what is within the control of individuals, consumers, voters, and advocates. With Mykola Makowsky.