Deconstructing Doomsday Capitalism | A Thyrd Period Boozy Lecture

The world feels like it's ending. But who gets a lifeboat?

From climate catastrophe to rising authoritarianism, it's hard to scroll through the news without feeling like we're living through one crisis after another. And as the world grows more uncertain, a familiar question keeps resurfacing: Who gets protected, and who gets left behind?

Turns out, that question has a history.

Join thyrd space for another round of Thyrd Period, our boozy lecture series where we grab a drink, get a little academic, and ask some big questions.

This time, we're joined by historian and PhD candidate Virgil Clark to explore the rise of capitalism, the development of modern ideas about race and national belonging, and the politics of deciding whose lives are worth protecting in times of crisis.

Drawing on the idea of armed lifeboat politics, we'll trace how these systems took shape, how they continue to influence our present, and what understanding their history might tell us about building a different future.

Come curious. Leave with more questions.

THE DETAILS

When: Tuesday, October 27 | 7–9 PM
Where: The Churchill | Downtown Phoenix
Tickets: $25 General Admission | $15 Community Tickets
Age: 21+

MEET THE LECTURER

Virgil Clark is a PhD candidate in Modern U.S. History at Claremont Graduate University. His research examines the relationship between citizenship, democracy, and the experiences of disabled military veterans throughout American history. He also teaches U.S. history and sociology, connecting historical events to contemporary questions about race and society.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Big ideas, good company, and a little food for thought (and maybe some actual food, too). Grab a drink, order a bite, meet new people, and learn something new!

Food and drinks are available for purchase at The Churchill and are not included in admission.

By attending, guests consent to being photographed and/or filmed during the event and grant thyrd space permission to use event photography and video for promotional, editorial, and archival purposes.