Our newest book is "Predictably Irrational" by Dan Ariely. After our Aug 31 gathering, we will have decided how far to dip our toes for the first exploration into the volume. Stay tuned!! Are you looking to engage in thoughtful (and/or fun) discussions and connect with fellow book lovers? Join the Omaha Metro Area ... Read more
On Friday, September 12, the Nebraska State Legislature's Urban Affairs Committee will hold a hearing on potential building code violations at the Work Ethic Camp in McCook, which Governor Pillen has proposed turning into a 300-bed ICE detention facility. If you're available please consider attending the hearing in person to help show opposition to this ... Read more
This month our picnic is on *Saturday*. Enjoy the picnic season with the Omaha Metro Area Humanist Association and REASON (Rationalists, Empiricists, and Skeptics of Nebraska) for a day of great conversation, community, and fresh air! Bring your own picnic lunch and enjoy an afternoon of conversation and camaraderie with like-minded individuals in a relaxed ... Read more
Our newest book is "Predictably Irrational" by Dan Ariely. Our target for this week's reading is to complete though Ch 6, taking us to approx P 139, depending on format. Are you looking to engage in thoughtful (and/or fun) discussions and connect with fellow book lovers? Join the Omaha Metro Area Humanist Association’s Weekly ... Read more
H U M A N Episode 1 - The First of Us Join us in September for the kickoff of the five-part series of HUMAN, a groundbreaking new documentary hosted by paleoanthropologist Ella Al-Shamahi. This beautifully produced series traces the extraordinary story of how Homo sapiens became the dominant species on Earth—exploring what makes us ... Read more
*** This week, we will be gathering at the home of a member. If you are not known to the host, please take a pass on this meeting, and join us at our Sep 28 gathering at HyVee, Papillion. *** Our current book is "Predictably Irrational" by Dan Ariely. Our Sep 21 target is to ... Read more
We are wrapping up "Predictably Irrational" by Dan Ariely. At this week's meeting, we will be identifying our next read, based on voting by the Book Club members from a list we prepared collectively a few months ago. Are you looking to engage in thoughtful (and/or fun) discussions and connect with fellow book lovers? ... Read more
If you're hungry for relaxed conversation with progressive, free-thinking humanists, this is the event for you! As usual, we'll be in the private room at Zios Pizza, 12997 W Center Rd, in Omaha on October 3rd. Come and join in the good food, great stories, and laughter as we discuss world affairs, interesting movies we're ... Read more
This month our picnic is on *Sunday*. Enjoy the last OMAHA and REASON picnic of the 2025 season! Join us for a day of great conversation, community, and fresh air! Bring your own picnic lunch and enjoy an afternoon of conversation and camaraderie with like-minded individuals in a relaxed outdoor setting. While good company is ... Read more
This week we are foregoing the Book Club in favor of OMAHA's last picnic of the season! See the Oct 5 Picnic announcement on the Events page for details.
Our current book is "Brain Rules (Updated and Expanded): 12 Principles for Surviving and Thriving at Work, Home, and School Second Edition” by John Medina. Our target for the this weekend (Oct 12) is to read through the Ch entitled “Stress”, which takes us to approx p 82, depending on format. If you are ... Read more
H U M A N Episode 2 - Survivors Join us for the second installment of our five-part screening series of the acclaimed documentary HUMAN, hosted by paleoanthropologist Ella Al-Shamahi. This month’s episode, “Survivors,” explores one of the greatest mysteries in human history: Why did our species survive while others—like Neanderthals and Denisovans—disappeared? Through cutting-edge ... Read more
