Second Annual Heavy MeNtal Variety Show

Saturday, May 18th, 2013
6:30 - 8:00PM
Past Event

This event will feature a performance combining music, neuroscience, and magic, with The Amygdaloids presenting songs about the mind and brain alongside brief talks by Joseph LeDoux, and interludes of magic by Mark Mitton.

A night of mind, brain, and magic. The Amygdaloids will play several suites of our original songs on mind/brain topics: the mind-body problem, memory, emotion, unconscious processes, and mental disorders. Each suite will be preceded by a short (3 min) lecture on the scientific or philosophical foundations of the topic by Neuroscientist and Amygdaloid, Joseph LeDoux. During a brief intermission, the internationally acclaimed magician, Mark Mitton, will dazzle you with mind-bending and brain-twisting tricks of his trade. Tickets can be purchased online at nypsi.org and will also be available at the door. Doors open 6:15pm.

Admission: $10 (without drink tickets); $17 (tickets for 2 beers or glasses of wine)

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All Helix Center events are free and open to the public, including this one!

Roundtables are streamed live our website and the recording remains available after the event events.

This is a past event that happened on Saturday, May 18th, 2013 6:30 - 8:00PM.

Participants

Joseph LeDoux

Professor of Neural Science, New York University

Joseph LeDoux is a Professor of Neural Science at New York University. His work, which has spanned the topics of emotion, memory, and consciousness, and their interaction in the brain. He is an elected member of the National Academy of Sciences and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. He has received a numerous awards... read more! »