EXPERIMENT: an intimate look at how we choose what to believe

Schedule

Thu Feb 09 2023 at 07:30 pm to 09:30 pm

Location

The Monkey House | Berkeley, CA

Storyteller David Reiley takes you on a rollercoaster of intimate tales in this revealing look at how every choice in life is an experiment
About this Event

In this evening-length storytelling show, scientist David Reiley shares his experimental approach to everything from sports to romance. From his theory that he's the Pittsburgh Pirates' good luck charm, to his choice to fall in love with a phone-sex operator, David demonstrates the value of experimentation to help him solve problems in all areas of life. To improve his understanding of the world, David engages in radical self-examination and tells the truth even if it risks social discomfort and disapproval. His observations about the connections between sex and skiing will change how you think when you head down a slope. And just wait until you find out what he did with his old Magic: The Gathering cards!

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Audiences are saying:

“It’s humorous, poignant, thoughtful and entertaining and made me smile.”

“I was moved by your story… and would go again.”

“Entertaining and… very touching."

“It was brave... and valuable.”

“A strong emotional impact... I was really moved."

"A cathartic experience... an attempt to break the stereotypical social norms."

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Doors open 7:15.

Wearing masks will be required.

Street parking is available and free after 6pm.


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BIO

David Reiley is a Distinguished Scientist in Advertising and Marketing Science at SiriusXM Pandora, having previously worked for Google and for Yahoo! Research. He is a pioneer in the use of field experiments in economics, achieved early recognition as the first academic expert on the economics of online auctions, and for the last fifteen years has been a leader in experimental research on online advertising.

As an Adjunct Professor at UC Berkeley, he teaches a course on experiments and causality. He was previously the Arizona Public Service Professor of Economics at the University of Arizona. He has also taught at Vanderbilt University and at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management.

David holds a bachelor's degree in astrophysical sciences from Princeton University, and a PhD in economics from MIT. But please don’t be intimidated by those credentials: remember, even Ted Cruz went to Princeton.


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Where is it happening?

The Monkey House, 1638 University Avenue, Berkeley, United States
Tickets

USD 15.00 to USD 20.00

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