The Frank K. Kelly Lecture on Humanity’s Future

Established in 2002, the Kelly Lecture series honors the vision of the late Frank K. Kelly, who was a founder and senior vice president of the Foundation. Each year, a lecture is presented by a distinguished individual to explore humanity’s present circumstances and ways by which we can shape a more promising future for our planet and its inhabitants.

2019 Lecture: Elaine Scarry

May 9, 2019

2018 Lecture: Christine Ahn

March 7, 2018

2017 Lecture: Oliver Stone and Peter Kuznick

February 23, 2017

2015 Lecture: Helen Caldicott

2014 Lecture

Noam Chomsky

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Professor Noam Chomsky delivered the 13th Annual Frank K. Kelly Lecture on Humanity’s Future on February 28 in Santa Barbara, California. Video of this lecture is not available.

2013 Lecture

Dennis Kucinich

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2012 Lecture

Daniel Ellsberg

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2011 Lecture

Commander Robert Green (Royal Navy, Ret.)

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2010 Lecture

Ambassador Max Kampelman

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2009 Lecture

Frances Moore Lappé

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2008 Lecture

Colman McCarthy

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2007 Lecture

Jakob von Uexkill

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2006 Lecture

Mairead Corrigan Maguire

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2005 Lecture

Robert Jay Lifton

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2004 Lecture

Dame Anita Roddick

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2003 Lecture

Richard Falk

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2002 Lecture

Frank K. Kelly

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