Technology guru Richard Frisch to give talk at Redding’s Library

From Grunts to Tweets: A History of Human Communication

Have you ever wondered how and why speech arose? Why are we the only species to develop language? On Wednesday, January 23 at 7:30 pm at The Mark Twain Library, The Hermes Arts Series will present “From Grunts to Tweets”, a look at the origins of human communication, from caveman talk to Twitter banter. The speaker is technology adviser and veteran financial services executive Richard Frisch.

According to Mr. Frisch, who studied physical anthropology at Duke University, “The invention and use of tools define Homo sapiens: No other species, living or extinct, comes close. The most remarkable tool in our deep and expanding toolkit is language, the primary tool we use for communication.” The talk focuses on four topics:

•          The development of spoken language
•          The development of written language
•          Electric/electronic communication
•          Neural communication in the present and future

“Richard always offers an entertaining and informative presentation,” said Mark Twain Library Director Beth Dominianni. “I have learned so much from his talks and enjoyed his energetic style.”

Richard Frisch has run RHFtech for the past fifteen years, providing tech guidance and support to small businesses. He also serves and has served as the Chief Technology Officer for several organizations. Prior to RHFtech he had a three-decade career as an executive in the financial services sector. In addition to his Bachelor of Science from Duke, he holds an MBA from Harvard. Mr. Frisch and his wife Marianne have lived in Weston for more than thirty years. Mrs. Frisch is the Executive Director of the Weston Historical Society. They have a daughter Kate, who is a lawyer for the Department of Justice.

Mr. Frisch is involved with local technology organizations. He co-chairs the Connecticut PC Users Group meetings and is the past president of the Fairfield County PC Users Group. He is a member of the Connecticut Data Analytics Group and the Danbury Al Group. He gives frequent public presentations on technology in the Fairfield County area.

Please register online, at the Library or call 203-938-2545 for information.

The Mark Twain Library is owned by the Mark Twain Library Association.  It was founded in 1908 by Samuel Clemens – Mark Twain himself – one of Redding’s most celebrated residents.  Visit www.marktwainlibrary.org, for more information.