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The 2010 Conference in Sarasota was a success.  It was sold out and over 165 people attended.  Lunch had Humanists from all over the country sitting at tables set up in the hallway to accomodate our group.

 Here is some press coverage of our conference - http://www.examiner.com/x-19674-Tampa-Humanism--Freethought-Examiner~y2010m5d2-Historic-Humanist-meeting-happens-in-Sarasota

 And as a follow up David Sloan Wilson sent a podcast that he recently was asked to do on the subject of "Inspiring Naturalism." The session lasts about an hour, so be sure to allow ample time for listening! http://scienceblogs.com/evolution/2010/05/inspiring_naturalism.php 

Videos from the Evolution Institute’s fall workshop

Risky Adolescent Behavior

Gain an evolutionary perspective on troublesome teen behaviors such as bullying, teen pregnancy and “sensation seeking,” in general. Participants at the workshop shared how these behaviors were once adaptive in hunter-gatherer societies. The task at-hand is to devise preventions and interventions that recognize the roots of risky behaviors and go beyond the present Mental Health model in addressing them.

Note: Virginia Kohl - Executive Director of HFA specifically recommend Bruce Ellis’ introduction to the evolutionary model, Jay Belsky’s discussion of reproductive strategies in females, Ron Dahl’s research on neuro-affective changes at puberty, Mark Finn’s work with hormone profiles and emotional regulation, Pat Hawley’s and Tony Volk’s contributions towards a better understanding of bullying and power in peer relationships, and Dennis Embry’s view of using evolutionary theory to inform prevention and policy.

To view the videos, click on
http://evolution.binghamton.edu/ei/foci/risky-adolescent-behavior/