The Helix Center Archives - Page 4 of 14

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Oct 15th
2022

Coding and the New Human Phenotype: Coding, Fiction, Metafiction – the Parcellation of What Isn’t There

This roundtable explores how fiction and ideas are encoded, transmitted, and transformed within culture. It considers the role of narratives, memes, and metafiction in shaping meaning and distinguishing fact from fiction.

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Oct 15th
2022

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Coding and the Human Phenotype: Manipulated Perception?: Fakery, Authenticity, and the Birth of NFTs

This roundtable examines how truth and authenticity are defined in a digital age shaped by misinformation, decentralized systems, and algorithmic control. It considers the opportunities and risks of technologies that can both verify and fabricate perceived reality.

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Oct 15th
2022

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Coding and the New Phenotype: In Search for Lost Time

This roundtable explores how meaning is encoded and reconstructed across fields such as archaeology, psychoanalysis, and neuroscience. It examines how memory and interpretation allow us to recover and understand lost or hidden information.

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Apr 30th
2022

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Metaphysics

This roundtable examines the evolving relationship between physics, metaphysics, and human knowledge of nature, from classical assumptions to modern challenges posed by quantum theory, language, and cognition. It considers how contemporary science and philosophy are reviving metaphysical inquiry by integrating empirical findings with questions about reality, perception, and consciousness.

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Mar 12th
2022

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Psychedelics

This roundtable explores psychedelics and neuroplasticity, examining how mind-altering substances can influence perception, consciousness, and emotional states. It considers their historical, cultural, and emerging clinical roles in treating mental health conditions and expanding our understanding of the mind.

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Feb 26th
2022

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People & Things in Motion: Economics and the Future

This roundtable examines how economics is evolving to address complex global challenges, from behavioral insights to large-scale disruptions like climate change, migration, and pandemics. It considers the field’s expanding role in analyzing social systems, policy, and human behavior in the 21st century.

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Dec 4th
2021

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Designer Genes

This roundtable explores the ethical, cultural, and technological implications of modern reproductive science, including genetic screening and selection. It considers how advances in conception technologies raise questions about choice, identity, and the boundaries between nature, science, and tradition.

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May 1st
2021

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Stress

This roundtable explores the pervasive nature of stress in individual and collective life, examining its biological, psychological, and social effects. It considers how stress impacts the brain, behavior, and society, along with strategies for understanding, managing, and alleviating it.

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Mar 20th
2021

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Panacea or Poison: Placebos and Nocebos in Modern Medicine

This roundtable explores the placebo and nocebo effects, examining how beliefs and expectations can influence physical health and medical outcomes. It considers the underlying mechanisms, ethical questions, and what these effects reveal about the relationship between mind and body in medicine.

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Feb 20th
2021

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Populism

This roundtable examines the causes and dynamics of populist movements, focusing on tensions between “the people” and political elites. It considers how social, economic, and technological factors—including social media—contribute to the rise of populism and its various forms across political contexts.