What might human systems learn from the ways other living communities organize themselves?

Experimental philosopher Jonathon Keats reads from his recently published book, A Field Guide to More-Than-Human Governance. Keats considers the population structures and behaviors of nonhuman communities, from bacterial colonies to dolphin pods, along with the self-regulating properties of ecosystems and the biosphere.

Drawing on these observations, Keats proposes a methodology for looking to nature for ideas about how human systems might be organized differently. The reading opens a broader conversation about imagination, experimentation and what other ways of organizing our shared future might be possible.

Following the reading, Keats joins Museum staff to discuss the project, possibilities for future human governance and approaches to creating change. Keats will be available for a book signing and conversation following the event. Free.