Seeking My Karass: How Kurt Vonnegut Introduced Me to Humanism; Louise Jett, 2-Jan-2022

Published: Jan. 2, 2022, 7 p.m.

Renowned author Kurt Vonnegut once said, \u201cI am a Humanist, which means, in part, that I have tried to behave decently without expectations of rewards or punishment after I am dead.\u201d This quote is only one example of how the late Vonnegut was an ambassador for Humanism. He was also an honorary president of the American Humanist Association and honored as Humanist of the Year by the organization in 1992.

As a teenager, Leader-in-Training Louise Jett learned about Humanism via Vonnegut and his work, which reinforced values she held and introduced her to new perspectives.

During this Platform, Louise will explore the relationship Vonnegut had with Humanism while illustrating the role the celebrated author has played in her life and personal beliefs.