[Reader-list] Talk on Gift Economy & Random Acts of Kindness, Jan 31, Juhu, Bombay

[Chandni Parekh]

Vinod is a dear friend. You can learn more about him on his website -
http://www.signposts.co.in

A bit about 'random acts of kindness' is at
http://chandni.posterous.com/the-random-acts-of-kindness-re

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From: Abhishek Thakore <abhishek.thakore at gmail.com>
Date: 2010/1/27
Subject: BRM Event - Gift Economics and Random Acts of Kindness - Sunday @ 5
30 pm Prithvi



Hi All

This week @ BRM we explore Gift Economy. Wikipedia defines it as "a society
where valuable goods and
services<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goods_and_services>are regularly
given without any explicit agreement for immediate or future
rewards". Is it really possible to live this way in today's day and age?
What about the rational human being hyopthesis? How do we explore it? These
are some of the questions we hope to discuss.

We meet on Sunday 31 Jan @ 5 30 pm @ Prithvi.

With us will be Vinod Sreedhar. Vinod is a social entrepreneur who has
worked on a wide gamut of issues… from social activism aimed at reducing
civic apathy, to creating awareness about ecological living among the youth.
To me though, he is a living example of daring to follow your heart, and
living consciously.

Alongside, we will also ACT - engage in some random acts of kindness, live!
So get ready to stretch your comfort zones.

Also please welcome Raheen - our new Exec Catalyst. Raheen comes with a rich
experience in the social change sector. A trained counsellor, she will be
working with us on our day to day work and future projects.

FInally please confirm your attendance by a mail or text 9920279683

Cheers!
Abhishek