Screening: David Eagleman on enhanced perception
Video featuring David Eagleman on the future of human perception Tuesday, January 21, 2014, 6:30 p.m. – 5555 N Lamar Blvd, Bldg D, Suite 115 Open to the public and free to members; $5 suggested donation for nonmembers Our inaugural program for 2014 is a screening of neuroscientist David Eagleman‘s glimpse into the future of humanity for Being Human 2013, a one-day exploration of human nature in the light of cutting edge science, philosophy, and evolution. Entitled “The Future of Being Human,” the session examined how the contemporary journey into massive scales of space, time, and big data irreversibly expands our perspective on ourselves – and how medical innovations which allow us to move past our traditional human bodies will change our cares and our consciousness. In addition to Eagleman’s presentation, the video includes talks by Natasha Vita-More and Jer Thorp. The screening will be followed by an open discussion facilitated by Don Switlick. David Eagleman, PhD, is a neuroscientist and a New York Times bestselling author. He directs the Laboratory for Perception and Action at the Baylor College of Medicine, where he also directs the Initiative on Neuroscience and Law. He is best
