After5NewYork - The Neuroscience of Time: How Your Brain Can Bend It
About this Event
A Conversation on Time, Perception, and the Way Your Brain Shapes Reality
Join a neuroscientist and science communicator for The Neuroscience of Time: How Your Brain Can Bend It, an engaging exploration of one of the brain's most fascinating and mysterious abilities. Why do some moments seem to fly by while others stretch on forever? Why does childhood feel so long in hindsight, while the years seem to accelerate as we get older? Together, we'll uncover how the brain constructs our experience of time and why our internal clock is far more flexible than we realize.
We'll explore the neuroscience behind time perception, examining how attention, emotion, novelty, memory, stress, and even our daily routines can speed up, slow down, or completely distort our sense of time. We'll also dive into why time seems to disappear when we're deeply engaged, drag during moments of boredom, and feel different depending on whether we're living through an experience or remembering it later.
This is not a traditional neuroscience lecture. It's a dynamic, interactive conversation designed for curious minds who want to better understand themselves and the remarkable workings of the human brain. Whether you're fascinated by psychology, interested in optimizing your daily life, or simply wondering why weekends vanish while waiting in line feels endless, you'll leave with a new perspective on one of the most fundamental aspects of human experience.
Don't miss this chance to connect with your After5Society.
About The Speaker:
Mia Soviero is a neuroscientist, science communicator, and entrepreneur focused on making complex scientific topics accessible and engaging for wider audiences. A graduate of Barnard College with a background in neuroscience and behavioral research, she has worked in research environments including NYU Langone Health and Columbia University Zuckerman Institute. She is also the founder of Research Girl, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting students pursuing scientific research and education. Through her work, Mia combines neuroscience, psychology, and storytelling to create conversations that make science feel approachable, relevant, and deeply connected to everyday human experience.
Good to know before you come:
- Exact bar location will be disclosed in your confirmation email.
- Arrive early to grab a drink and get settled.
- The speaker portion lasts 1 hour, with optional time to stay and socialize afterward.
- This is a participatory event.
- Seating is limited to keep the experience intimate.
Agenda
🕑: 06:30 PM - 07:00 PM
Doors Open & Drinks Flow
Info: Arrive early to grab a drink, settle in, and enjoy the atmosphere. Early birds get the best seats and a head start on mingling!
🕑: 07:00 PM - 07:45 PM
Guided Experience / Talk
Info: Dive into an engaging, interactive session with our speaker. Participate, observe, or simply soak it all in — it’s your experience to enjoy.
🕑: 07:45 PM - 08:00 PM
Q&A / Reflection
Info: Ask questions, share insights, or hear behind-the-scenes stories from the host in a casual discussion.
🕑: 08:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Social Time & Connection
Info: Stick around to chat with fellow attendees, swap ideas, or just relax with a drink. Great conversations often happen after the main event!
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 29.99
