Science Café

View excerpts from the new Ken Burns documentary Benjamin Franklin followed by a discussion with a special guest. Benjamin Franklin was a printer, a postmaster, an ambassador, an author, a scientist, and a Founding Father. Above all, he was an inventor, creating solutions to common problems and innovating new technology. He chose never to patent any of his inventions or register any copyright. In his autobiography, he wrote: “As we enjoy great advantages from the inventions of others, we should be glad of an opportunity to serve others by any invention of ours; and this we should do freely and generously.” Why in our era, does it make sense to pursue patents for great ideas, inventions, and intellectual property?

Free event, but registration is required.