A Nautilus Salon: Being Human, with Stuart Firestein and Joseph LeDoux
Schedule
Wed Sep 17 2025 at 06:00 pm to 09:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
The Explorers Club | New York, NY

About this Event
In a salon conversation at the crossroads of science and philosophy, Stuart Firestein of Columbia University and Joseph LeDoux of NYU delve into what it is to be human, exploring the nature, limits, and mysteries of consciousness.With Firestein’s keen sense of curiosity as a neuroscientist and LeDoux’s deep theoretical insights, they explore our different realms of existence, each of which reflects layers of evolutionary adaptation in the brain over the course of mammalian evolution. The event, blending lively debate with accessible storytelling, offers fresh perspectives on the human mind.
Agenda
🕑: 06:00 PM - 06:45 PM
Welcome reception
Info: Drink and mingle with Nautilus supporters.
🕑: 06:45 PM - 07:30 PM
Fireside: Being Human
Info: The main event. Seated in the legendary Clark Room, ensconced in mahogany linenfold paneling and a decorative plastered ceiling. Listen and enjoy as Stuart and Joseph get into the good stuff. Lively questions welcomed at the end.
🕑: 07:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Meet the Scientist (add on, VIP ticket holders only)
Info: The "after party" for VIP ticket holders only. In an intimate setting, complimented by cocktails and canapés, attendees will have a chance to meet and discuss consciousness and other ideas with other Nautilus members and our hosts, Joseph and Stuart.
Where is it happening?
The Explorers Club, 46 East 70th Street, New York, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 99.00 to USD 399.00
