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. […]
Persian Night of Love Songs and Poetry
The People's Forum 320 W. 37th St., New York, NY, United StatesAmir Vahab's repertoire is grounded in traditional Persian poetry and music that he believes is part of the global heritage, and needs to be both taught and preserved. Performed in multiple languages, the evening will weave together spoken word and songs set to 13th-14th century poetry from Rumi, Hafiz and Yunus Emre.
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 […]