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SUMMARY:Connect or Die: An Evening with Author Jim Morris
DESCRIPTION:Date: Friday\\, September 18\\, 2026\\nTime: 6:00 PM\\nTicket
  Price: $45\\nOptional Dinner Add-On: $32 per person\\nAn Evening of Conn
 ection at the Village\\nIn a world increasingly shaped by AI\\, automatio
 n\\, and screens\\, genuine human connection matters more than ever.\\nJo
 in us at Ancient Lore Village for a special evening with keynote speaker 
 and author Jim Morris\\, featuring cocktails\\, conversation\\, a live au
 thor talk\\, book signing\\, and the option to continue the evening with 
 dinner at the Village.\\nJim is the author of Connect or Die: How to Surv
 ive AI\\, a timely exploration of why meaningful relationships\\, trust\\
 , and belonging remain essential in an increasingly technology-driven wor
 ld. His message invites guests to consider how we use technology while pr
 otecting the distinctly human qualities that help communities and organiz
 ations thrive.\\nIf you are searching for thoughtful Things to do in Knox
 ville\\, this evening offers a meaningful reason to step away from the sc
 reen\\, gather together\\, and reconnect in one of the most distinctive s
 ettings in Knoxville.\\nYour Evening at Ancient Lore Village\\nThe experi
 ence begins at 6:00 PM with a cocktail hour\\, appetizers\\, conversation
 \\, and the opportunity to meet Jim Morris. During the evening\\, Jim wil
 l share a live talk inspired by Connect or Die\\, exploring what it means
  to stay genuinely human in an increasingly automated world.\\nGuests wil
 l also have the opportunity to have their included copy of the book signe
 d and take a photo with Jim.\\nYour $45 event ticket includes:\\n• Appe
 tizers during the cocktail hour\\n• Short live talk with Jim Morris\\nâ
 €¢ Meet and greet with Jim\\n• One copy of Connect or Die: How to Survi
 ve AI\\n• Book signing and photo opportunity\\n• An evening of meanin
 gful conversation and connection at Ancient Lore Village\\nCash bar avail
 able during the cocktail hour.\\nStay for Dinner\\nWant to keep the conve
 rsation going? Guests may add an optional dinner at the Village beginning
  at 7:00 PM for an additional $32 per person.\\nDinner is not included in
  the $45 event ticket and may be added when purchasing your ticket.\\nSur
 rounded by the warmth\\, wonder\\, and storybook atmosphere of the Villag
 e\\, dinner offers another opportunity to slow down\\, continue conversat
 ions\\, and enjoy an evening centered on something increasingly valuable:
  time together.\\nAbout Jim Morris\\nJim Morris is a keynote speaker who 
 helps organizations scale revenue and create deep belonging by centering 
 their culture on integrity\\, connection\\, and intentional growth. He is
  an Amazon seller\\, CEO of Human Touch Publishing\\, host of the top-ran
 ked podcast IMPACT Effect\\, and author of Connect or Die: How to Survive
  AI.\\nThrough his speaking\\, writing\\, and work with organizations\\, 
 Jim explores the power of trust and human connection in a technology-driv
 en world. His message encourages people to strengthen meaningful relation
 ships\\, create a greater sense of belonging\\, and embrace the human qua
 lities AI cannot replace.\\nLearn more about Jim at RealJimMorris.com and
  follow him on Instagram @realjimmorris.\\nCome for the conversation. Sta
 y for dinner if you choose. Leave with a renewed appreciation for what it
  means to truly connect.\\nTickets are limited. Reserve your seat now for
  this special evening at Ancient Lore Village.\\nhttps://www.gayout.com/u
 sa-canada/united-states/knoxville/events/connect-or-die-an-evening-with-a
 uthor-jim-morris-2026-09-18
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