Philosophy
Jeanne Proust Discusses Time at the Strand Bookstore
The Strand 828 Broadway, New York, NY, United StatesJeanne Proust aptly discusses the concept of 'Time' through a philosophical lens. Time appears as one of these concepts impossible to define, nor to perceive as such. Augustine writes, “What then is time? If no one asks me, I know; if I want to explain it to a questioner, I do not know”. Indeed, though […]
Decolonizing the Heart and Mind
Work Heights - Electric 650 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesThis two part Olio series with Kim Nguyen asks how might we use scientific research, as well as indigenous ways of knowing and healing, to unlearn false and harmful narratives about human differences? This Olio will challenge us to explore within ourselves and reflect on some ways that we all participate in perpetuating systems of […]
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 […]
Lauren Silbert: The Neuroscience of Communication and Its Social Implications
New York Society for Ethical Culture 2 W 64th St, New York, NY, United StatesLauren Silbert, PhD, is a neuroscientist, educator, and installation scientist. Her work explores the neural correlates underlying communication, where she has developed new analytical tools to study the interaction between brains. She creates novel educational curricula and builds public installations that integrate her research with technology, environment, and interactive participation to facilitate understanding across society. […]
The Hard Problem of Consciousness: Philosophical Discussion, TED Circle
IBM Atrium 590 Madison Ave, New York, NY, United StatesHistorically, one of the toughest nuts to crack in both philosophy and science has been the so-called “hard problem of consciousness”: How is it possible for the hard-wiring of our brain to produce inner perception, sentient experience, and self-awareness? It’s a much more difficult conundrum to solve than one might expect upon first glance. Because […]