Nerd Nite 15 on Feb. 9th at Eastworks!
Happy New Year, my Nerd Niters. We’ve got several months of talks already lined up and we’re excited to get back to it. So, without further ado…
Nerd Nite 15
Monday, Feb 9th, 7PM [note: this was originally scheduled for 2/2 and postponed due to snow]
Eastworks, 116 Pleasant St., Easthampton
$5, 21+
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Welcome to Your Brain: Reality is a Biologically Constrained Illusion
Do you think that reality is shared among humans? What is perception and how does it work? In this talk we will briefly examine the neuroanatomy behind the senses, how we can use illusions to trick the system into revealing itself, and, in the process, learn about how our brains construct a shared reality (in theory, at least).
Kristina Curro is a Ph.D. candidate at UMass Amherst, speech-language pathologist, and lifelong cognition junkie whose mind was blown in 7th grade when her biopsychology teacher showed her a Necker Cube.
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Profound Games: Empathy, Community, and Teamwork at the Table
Games are fun—they let us unwind, escape, and even feel powerful—but can they be more? Come hear about just a few of the games that are redefining the medium, helping us connect with others, foster new perspectives, and become better people.
Joshua Yearsley is a freelance editor specializing in tabletop games, as well as a member of Owl and Raven, a non-profit game development cooperative in Northampton.
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Also, if you or someone you know is interested in presenting at Nerd Nite or helping out (possibly for pay) please be in touch. Nerd Nite can use help posting flyers, with social media, documenting stuff, etc.
See you 2/2!
Mo
Your Nerd Nite host and organizer
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