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Jonah Lehrer: Proust was a Neuroscientist

Posted by Justin Martenstein on November 13, 2007 Closed

Tuesday, November 13th @ 7:30pm
Town Hall
1119 8th Ave. (Downtown)

Bored tonight? Looking to brush up on some neuroscience? It’s a bit last minute, but if you’re looking for something to do, you should head down to Town Hall to see Jonah Lehrer talk about his new book Proust was a Neuroscientist. The essence of Lehrer’s writing is that artist’s such as Proust and Cezanne have been able to anticipate certain aspects of the natural world that couldn’t be proven by science until later. So what can science learn by studying art? You have to pay $5 at the door to get in, the usual Town Hall rate.

Oliver Sacks: Musicophilia

Posted by Justin Martenstein on October 18, 2007 Closed

Friday, October 19th @ 7pm
Seattle Public Library
1000 4th Ave. (Downtown)

Oliver Sacks is a world-renowned neurologist and best-selling author. But this week he’s in town promoting his latest book, Musicophilia, which explores all the different ways that music can affect the brain. He’s a dynamic speaker, and this is a great opportunity to see him in person. He’ll be at the Seattle Public Library on Friday evening. No word on whether Robert DeNiro will be in attendance.