And the on cspan2s booktv, more television for serious readers. Hey there. Im patricia lynch, an executive director here. Im also the executive producer of our literary series. Im really happy you are with us tonight. Tonight we welcome public intellectual philosopher Michael Lynch to the innovation Leadership Series with his new book, knowitallsociety. Michael lynch is a frequent contributor to the New York Times among other publications. Hes also a professor of philosophy at the university of connecticut. A highly sought after speaker around the world, hes appeared in such prestigious venues as chad and the nantucket project. Michael has written numerous books including the internet of us, and jill lepore all you saw year with her groundbreaking history book has called in the philosopher of truth. Now, whats this review . First, you should all pretty much have a copy of the book, okay . It comes with the purchase of your ticket. You should also have a drink. So thats good, too. So mi