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FAN - Family Action Network FAN is a 501(c)(3) organization that curates a speaker series on topics related to human development

Artificial Intimacy: Who We Become When We Talk to Machines – October 28th at 7pm CT – with Sherry Turkle, Ph.D. ('15, '...
10/19/2026

Artificial Intimacy: Who We Become When We Talk to Machines – October 28th at 7pm CT – with Sherry Turkle, Ph.D. ('15, '21) and Alison Flowers –

Tracing our new habit of talking to machines through the human lifecycle―from children’s earliest attachments to how we face death―Turkle offers both a cautionary tale and a roadmap for reclaiming our humanity in the age of AI.

This event will take place at Latin School of Chicago – 59 W North Blvd, Chicago, IL 60610. No registration required.

Situated: Find the People and Places That Bring Out Your Best – October 22nd at 7pm CT on Zoom – with Angela Duckworth, ...
10/15/2026

Situated: Find the People and Places That Bring Out Your Best – October 22nd at 7pm CT on Zoom – with Angela Duckworth, Ph.D. (FAN '12, '16) and Nicholas Epley, Ph.D. (FAN '26)

From the #1 bestselling author of Grit, a new book that reveals the hidden power of situations and how you can shape them to bring out your best. Duckworth shows how high performers like Taylor Swift, Michael Phelps, and Jerry Seinfeld create situations that make it easier to excel.

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/9217920827503/WN_bn_JAzXOTAC_DybYcjDjuQ

Human Raised: Nurturing Connection, Curiosity, and Lifelong Learning in the Age of AI – October 19th at 7pm CT on Zoom –...
10/12/2026

Human Raised: Nurturing Connection, Curiosity, and Lifelong Learning in the Age of AI – October 19th at 7pm CT on Zoom – with Dana Suskind, MD (FAN '15, '22) and Emily Oster, Ph.D.

As AI enters nurseries, playrooms, and classrooms, parents are being sold a “smart” childhood at every turn. This book is a guide to protecting the most important label of all: human raised.

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/5017918380731/WN_KxrXHir1RcGG7ktlyCN7Vg

October 15th at 7pm CT – Vibe: The Secrets of Strong Connections in a Lonely World – with Adam Grant, Ph.D. (FAN '14, '1...
10/06/2026

October 15th at 7pm CT – Vibe: The Secrets of Strong Connections in a Lonely World – with Adam Grant, Ph.D. (FAN '14, '16) and Greta Johnsen –

Filled with the eye-opening takeaways that have brought millions of readers to his books, Vibe teaches us that similarity is not necessary for solidarity, chemistry doesn’t always happen quickly, and closeness doesn’t always take time.

This event will take place at Francis W. Parker School Auditorium – 330 W Webster Ave, Chicago, IL 60614. No registration required.

Girlhood, Translated: Understanding Young Women in the Age of Therapy Speak and Self-Diagnosis – October 12th at 7pm CT ...
10/02/2026

Girlhood, Translated: Understanding Young Women in the Age of Therapy Speak and Self-Diagnosis – October 12th at 7pm CT – with Garifinkle-Crowell, MD, and Ghignone, MD

In Girlhood, Translated, Dr. Garfinkle-Crowell explores how ‘therapy speak’ is fundamentally reshaping the identities of girls and young women.

This event will take place at North Shore Country Day – 310 Green Bay Rd, Winnetka, IL 60093. No registration required.

Agency: The Psychological History of Human Progress – October 9th at 12pm CT on Zoom – with Martin E.P. Seligman, Ph.D.,...
10/01/2026

Agency: The Psychological History of Human Progress – October 9th at 12pm CT on Zoom – with Martin E.P. Seligman, Ph.D., and James Pawelski, Ph.D.

A landmark work spanning ancient Greece to the age of AI that identifies agency—the fusion of efficacy, optimism, and imagination—and shows how we can unleash it to build a better future.

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/5217907968720/WN_Tq8y_wmdSRCaJCO4qOXRQw

American Hagwon – October 2nd at 7pm CT – with Min Jin Lee and Megan Bang, Ph.D. In American Hagwon, Lee has crafted an ...
09/27/2026

American Hagwon – October 2nd at 7pm CT – with Min Jin Lee and Megan Bang, Ph.D.

In American Hagwon, Lee has crafted an unforgettable, panoramic novel where the smallest of gestures can have enormous repercussions, where the bonds of family and of memory twist and fray but rarely break, and where willful self-sacrifice―for the benefit of loved ones and even strangers―is a kind of prayer.

This event will take place at Evanston Township High School – 1600 Dodge Ave., Evanston, IL 60201. Enter through door 6. No registration required.

The Story of Your Life: How Social Media Shapes the Way We Experience Everything – September 28th at 7pm CT on Zoom – wi...
09/21/2026

The Story of Your Life: How Social Media Shapes the Way We Experience Everything – September 28th at 7pm CT on Zoom – with Kathryn Jezer-Morton, Ph.D. and Jia Tolentino

The Story of Your Life delivers an original and revealing look at our lives online and off and offers us a fresh perspective on the ways social media shapes the very arcs of our lives.

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/7017899404630/WN_t4F_961GQCOX9ra38_40bQ

Hope In Motion – September 24th at 7p.m. – with Arshay Cooper Arshay Cooper’s story isn’t just about rowing. It’s a stor...
09/21/2026

Hope In Motion – September 24th at 7p.m. – with Arshay Cooper

Arshay Cooper’s story isn’t just about rowing. It’s a story of resilience, unity, and courage in action. Whether he’s speaking to students, athletes, or executives, Arshay connects across backgrounds and leaves audiences with one conviction: together, we become more.

This event will take place at Evanston Township High School – 1600 Dodge Ave., Evanston, IL 60201. Enter through door 6. No registration required.

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