New York Times bestseller and Pulitzer Prize finalist Nicholas Carr will discuss his newest book The Glass Cage: Automation and Us, which focuses on how technology does much of our cognitive heavy lifting these days.

In other words, how much damage we do to ourselves Instagramming before breakfast and using Wikipedia instead of memorizing stuff.

Human Consequences of Technology, Mon, Oct 6, 7:30–8:45pm, Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave, $5

For Tuesday

Ignite Seattle

This event invites anyone and everyone to submit proposals for a chance to get on stage in front of a live audience and talk up something they are passionate  about for five minutes.

At the last event in May the topics ranged from preparing for a robot apocalypse to wondering if bicycles could be lonely. 

The proposal submission deadline has passed but tickets are still available for audience members.

Advance Notice for October 10

EcoBuilding 2014: Transformation Through Transparency

Seattle Greendrinks' annual all-day conference connects sustainable building professionals with sustainable building enthusiasts for a day of discussion and interactive activities. Expect over a dozen speakers, including Seattle City Councilmember Mike O'Brien and keynote speaker Todd Benson of Bensonwood and Unity Homes.

If you've heard of Todd Benson before reading this and want to pay a couple hundred bucks to hear him speak, this event is right up your alley.

EcoBuilding 2014: Transformation Through Transparency, Fri, Oct 10, 7:30am–9pm, Seattle Impact HUB, 220 Second Ave S, $75–$245