IN-PERSON: Let’s meet and talk about the stories included in Vaclav Smil’s [book](https://a.co/d/fOS9ifR). What happens when we have fewer children? What is the best indicator of quality of life? What is the best return on investment? Is life expectancy finally topping out? These are the type of questions addressed in the 71 stories included in the book.

Everyone is welcome whether you have read the book or not.

You can:

* [read a sample from the current book](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08GJVP3GK?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_YS8HC73Q1W5PVF9X3JYE&asin=B08GJVP3GK&revisionId=7ed7847c&format=1&depth=1)
* [view past selections](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1obtqw5MLQU5LCB2O53-_r1cmwwigvPlY-o36UomzzgQ/edit#gid=784660170)
* [view pool of candidates](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1obtqw5MLQU5LCB2O53-_r1cmwwigvPlY-o36UomzzgQ/edit#gid=1700718540)
* [add your ideas to the pool of candidates](https://forms.gle/k9m9TsTSBFKEmjHy9)

At this meeting each person can nominate a book to be voted on whether it is from the pool of candidates or not.

We’ll be meeting at [Cafe Express](https://www.cafe-express.com/towncountry). There is ample parking in the nearby lot.

Come prepared to discuss the ideas in the book and have a good time.

Looking forward to seeing you there!