AR Events

We begin with a story

Why do we remember our childhood bedtime stories more vividly than the literature we read in high school? How does
(Not) Funny ?! – Ar in a Bar

Why has comedy been so influential? Who decides the line between funny and offensive? And how do we navigate this
TheatAr: The neuroscience of human connections and sense of self in theater

Why does a compelling performance have the power to sway us? And what about the actors’ emotions and identity
The State of Water

Water inequality exists at every level: between rich and poor nations, rural and urban areas, industrial giants and local
Shaping Tomorrow’s Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence is suddenly everywhere. We are told that it’s inevitable, revolutionary, that it promises both utopia, and incredible

TheatAr: The neuroscience of human connections and sense of self in theater – Event Video

The full stream video of the TheatAr: The neuroscience of human connections and sense of self in theater Ar event
The State of the Water – Event Video

The full stream video of the The State of the Water Ar event
Shaping Tomorrow’s Intelligence – Ar Series on Artificial Intelligence – Event Video

The full stream video of the Shaping Tomorrow’s Intelligence from the Ar event series on Artificial Intelligence
Living with AI – Ar Series on Artificial Intelligence – Event Video

The full stream video of the Living with AI from the Ar event series on Artificial Intelligence
Roots of AI – Ar Series on Artificial Intelligence – Event Video

The full stream video of the Roots of AI from the Ar event series on Artificial Intelligence
Out of Focus – Event Video

The full stream video of the 2016 Ar event – Out of Focus – When the Brain Wanders too Much
Learning and Education

The full streaming video of the 2012 event: Learning & Education
Creativity: The Playground of the Brain

The full streaming video of the 2012 event: Creativity: The Playground of the Brain
How the Brain Got Its Wrinkles, and Other Stories

Part of series of short clips addressing common brain myths. The clips were made for the Ar event “How the Brain Got Its Wrinkles, and Other Stories”.
Mindfullness: Finding Peace in a Frantic World

2015 – The benefits of mindfulness in preventing serious depression and emotional distress have been proven by clinical trials. Mindfulness — cultivated by simple forms of meditation — also works for people struggling to keep up with the constant demands of the modern world. Studies have shown that by investing a few minutes each day, anyone can learn the techniques of mental training and incorporate them into daily life to help break the cycle of anxiety, depression and exhaustion, and to enhance their creative potential. With new brain imaging techniques, scientists can also see the changes that take place in the brains of people who learn to meditate. These changes help scientists understand the physical and psychological mechanisms that make mindfulness effective and to develop effective interventions to help people suffering mental distress.

What are the latest discoveries in neuroscience that can help us understand the brain, consciousness, memory and attention? What practical advice is there on detecting and coping with stress? What is “mindfulness,” why is it important and how does one practice it?