Actually, it turns out we have enough people who CAN’T come tonight that it just makes sense to cancel tonight’s program.
Sorry to do this! TONIGHT’S SESSION IS CANCELLED.
Too many folks are entering this super busy holiday chaos!
You can watch the talk in the comfort of your own home! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfgtKWTHkDo
TED Talk Watch Party – CANCELLED
Christmas is an Arms Race: Georgine Getty at TEDxXavierUniversity
Georgine Getty, an advocate for the homeless, uses the provocative title “Christmas is an Arms Race” to critique the immense cultural pressure the holiday season places on vulnerable people. She argues that this societal emphasis on giving and celebration inadvertently highlights and intensifies the often unseen burdens and struggles faced by those in need. Ultimately, her talk calls for a deeper understanding of how the expectations of holiday generosity can force the lives of the homeless into the public spotlight.
Invite: A friend to join you!
When: Monday December 1, 2025 7:00pm
Bring: Potluck light food/snack item to share – I’ll bring a pizza.
(if you don’t have time to bring a food item, come anyway!)
Where: Kevin Gourley’s Photography Studio at 11740 Jollyville Rd. Suite 400, Austin TX
RSVP: Let us know you’re coming, so we know how to set up tables & chairs. Send an email to