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How to Keep Your Cool
92 Y 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY, United StatesIn his essay “On Anger,” the Roman Stoic thinker Seneca argues that anger is the most destructive passion. This lecture, from James Romm, editor, translator, and Professor of Classics at Bard College offers us a timeless guide to avoiding and managing anger. It vividly illustrates why the emotion is so dangerous and why controlling it would […]
Micropolis: Does NYC Have the Best Chinese Food Scene (Outside of China)?
The Greene Space 44 Charlton St., New York, NY, United StatesAs we near Lunar New Year, join Micropolis host Arun Venugopal and EATER NY editor Serena Dai for an evening of conversation and of course, amazing food. They and their guests will explore the early history of Chinese food in New York — starting with a cluster of restaurants around Mott Street — to the present day, when online influencers are […]
It’s Time to Expand Nuclear Power with Bill Nye
French Institute Alliance Francaise (FIAF) 55 E 59th St, New York, NY, United StatesFor decades, the development of nuclear power has sparked staunch debate among scientists, politicians, and activists alike. For its proponents, the promise of nuclear energy is clear: It's the most effective means of reducing greenhouse gases and combating climate change while still meeting the world's growing demand for energy. And to date, nuclear energy produces […]
A Centennial of Asimov
NomadWorks Annex 1204 Broadway, New York, NY, United StatesIsaac Asimov's business card read "natural resource," and he was. Author or editor of nearly 500 books, polymath, and science fictional icon, he was also a member of Mensa. January 2, 2020, is the centennial of his birth. Ian Randal Strock worked with Isaac for the last three years of his life, and got to […]
Let’s Talk About Mental Health
QED 27-16 23rd Ave, Queens, NY, United StatesThink about all the times you've seen mental illness depicted on TV, in movies, and in the general media. How many times was it NOT mined for humor, shock value, horror, or sensationalism? How often was it made HUMAN and REAL? Come to our show where we hope to explore and explode some of the […]