Second Annual Heavy MeNtal Variety Show Saturday, May 18th 6:30 - 8:00PM Past Event Watch the video » 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) 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 »
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 »