This event is in the past.It took place on March 5, 2026 at Mechanics' Institute.
Literature Talk
Literature TalkHear Daniel Ellsberg's story from those who knew him best. His son Michael and longtime assistant Jan Thomas discuss The Doomsday Machine, a posthumous collection of essays on truth-telling, nuclear policy, and the Pentagon Papers legacy that still shapes how we think about government secrets.
literary talk
intimate conversation
history & politics
cultural institution
Tips
💵day pass counts toward membership within a week
📚arrive early to explore the stunning spiral staircase
♟️check out the legendary chess club while you're there
Truth and Consequence with Michael Ellsberg and Jan R. Thomas
Union Square
Literature TalkLiterature TalkHear Daniel Ellsberg's story from those who knew him best. His son Michael and longtime assistant Jan Thomas discuss The Doomsday Machine, a posthumous collection of essays on truth-telling, nuclear policy, and the Pentagon Papers legacy that still shapes how we think about government secrets.
literary talk
intimate conversation
history & politics
cultural institution
Tips
💵day pass counts toward membership within a week
📚arrive early to explore the stunning spiral staircase
♟️check out the legendary chess club while you're there
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