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August 27-29, 2010
First National Conference
"Living Well"
Australian General Semantics Society
Toorak, Australia

The AGS First National Conference is a premier learning event designed to provide enjoyable and meaningful learning and interaction with the GS community over several days.

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Korzybski and...
An Edited Collection on Alfred Korzybski and His Ideas

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October 25-27, 2010
Third National Workshop
"Alfred Korzybski & His Impact on Language,
Communication and Cultural Studies"
Balvant Parekh Centre for General Semantics
Shillong, Meghalaya, India

The Third National Workshop seeks the conceptual, communicative, and performative nuances of language in relation to culture, using general semantics as a theoretical tool.

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October 29-31, 2010
The 58th AKML & IGS Symposium
Fordham University, NYC

The 58th Alfred Korzybski Memorial Lecture will be presented in 2010 in NYC at Fordham University, Lincoln Center Campus. It will be a part of a symposium co-sponsored by the Institute of General Semantics.

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The 58th Alfred Korzybski Memorial Lecture & Dinner
and 3-Day Institute of General Semantics Symposium

 

For information on the 58th AKML, the dinner, and the surrounding 3-day symposium, as well as registration information and accommodations, please read on.



The 58th Alfred Korzybski Memorial Lecture & Dinner Deborah Tannen
58th Alfred Korzybski Memorial Lecturer
University Professor, Professor of Linguistics at Georgetown University
"Language and New Media: How Texting, Tweeting, E-mail and Facebook Are Transforming Relationships"

Friday Evening, October 29th, 2010
Dinner: Lowenstein Hall Atrium
Lecture: McNally Auditorium, Law School Building
Fordham University, Lincoln Center Campus
140 West 62nd St. @ Columbus Ave.
New York, NY 10023
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What Is General Semantics?

General semantics is a system that generalizes the principles and methods of modern science to all areas of human activity. Its principles and methods can be utilized to enhance our creative and critical thinking processes, and thus achieve better management of our day-to-day activities and our relationships.
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IGS Mission


The Institute of General Semantics (IGS) promotes a scientific approach to understanding human behavior, especially that related to symbol systems and language, and the application of proven principles that guide advancements in critical thinking, rational behavior, and general sanity. The Institute endeavors to achieve this mission through:
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Alfred Korzybski (1879-1950)

 

How is it that humans have progressed so rapidly in science, mathematics, and engineering, yet we continue to exhibit behaviors that result in misunderstanding, suspicion, bigotry,hatred, and even violence in our dealings with other people and with other cultures?

Alfred Korzybski pursued this question as an engineer, military officer, and extraordinary observer of human behavior.

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