Jay D. Glass, Ph.D. will talk about the basis of human behavior. He has published books with provocative titles and subject matter:

"Soldiers of God: Primal Emotions and Religious Terrorists", examines the human motivations that can so bend a person's mind as to make them give up their lives and/or kill for their concept of God. From the anti-anxiety effects of faith; to the religious maskings and sanctioned cravings of violent, rapacious, homicidal behaviors; to wanting to be somebody that motivates human beings to their core. "Soldiers Of God" is a harsh yet insightful look at the workings of disturbedhuman minds.

"The Power of Faith: Mother Nature's Gift",with an introduction by Jane Goodall. Glass probes the theory that belief in God is a valuable tool for the human species' individual and collective survival, and thus part of Mother Nature's programmed design. Chapters compare and contrast animal instincts to human thoughts,and focus special interest on understanding why and how belief in God can ultimately turn destructive.

Jay Glass received a dual Ph.D in neurobiology and psychology from the Center for Brain Research at theUniversity of Rochester, NY. From 1972-1981 he was on the faculty of the School of Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh, PA. In 1981 he obtained an EMBA and career-changed to venture capital, specializing in medical technology companies. Now retired, he writes about the evolutionary origins of human behavior, and works for wilderness and species conservation.