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LECTURES
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"David Shenk transforms what might otherwise be 'dry' science into witty, compelling stories. A David Shenk speech is much more fireside chat than didactic lecture."
-- NAOMI S. BOAK, Twin Cities Public Television, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
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"Thank you for your interesting keynote address at our convention. I very much enjoyed it, and have received many complementary remarks from colleagues about it."
-- R. LEVOLI,
Harrisburg, PA |
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"David Shenk is a fine speaker, combining easily the details of his historical and scientific research and a large measure of humor, heart, and soul. He leaves an audience moved and much wiser."
-- PETER BRAUN, Alzheimer's Association of Los Angeles |
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"I enjoyed your talk at the AACSB meeting in Coral Gables, and have recalled your remarks several times since then."
-- N. ROWETT,
Smithfield, RI |
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"Your presentation contained just the right mix of science, common sense and the real-world impacts of Alzheimer's disease, delivered in a most authoritative and yet understandable way."
-- LAWRENCE ZIPPIN, Alzheimer's Association, Virginia |
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"I enjoyed hearing you speak in Tulsa, and getting to talk with you afterwards. Your message is important."
-- N. NASCENZI,
Tulsa, OK |
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"David Shenk gave a thoughtful and informative talk . . . He is easy to listen to and presented difficult issues in terms that were easy to grasp and understand. I would definitely recommend him to anyone interested."
-- JAMES HALLAN, Butler Hospital, Providence, Rhode Island |
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FUNDING DISCLOSURE
Since 1997, I have given scores of lectures on the information society, Alzheimer's disease, electronic surveillance, and the history of chess (and ideas). Some have been conference keynotes; others have been special events at libraries, hospitals, etc. As a free lance in need of compensation for my time, I have been paid by a wide variety of sources: non-profits, universities, philanthropists, and a whole mess of corporations. Naturally, I have been careful to disclose funders at each event, and to maintain 100% editorial integrity. This means that I always say exactly what I know and believe, no matter who pays or is listening. In the particular case of accepting no-strings-attached money from a drug company for an Alzheimer's educational tour (scrupulously overseen by Twin Cities Public Television), we have taken a series of special precautions.
Here is a complete list (to the best of my recollection) of past funders: Andrew Albstein, Alliance for Aging Research, Alzheimer's Association, American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry, American Computer Museum, American Library Association, Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, The Atlantic Magazine, Benchmark Assisted Living, Boston University, Brown University, Butler Hospital, Castle Senior Living, Ecology and Environment Inc., European Molecular Biology Organization, Forest Laboratories, Freedom Forum Media Studies Center (at Columbia University), Graduate Club (New Haven CT), Indianapolis Public Library, Japan Society, KUED-TV (Salt Lake City), Lyons Lavey Nickel Swift (on behalf of Pfizer), MetLife Foundation, Microsoft, Montana State University, National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, New York MTA, New York University, NorthernLight.com, Northwest Airlines, private (anonymous) individual donors from Aspen, Boston, New York, and San Diego, The Louise and Claude Rosenberg Jr. Family Foundation, Salt Lake City Library, SUNY-Buffalo, Twin Cities Public Televison, University at Buffalo (State University of New York), Wexner Heritage Village.
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