Lectures on Tap - "Scientific Benefits of Side Quests"

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📚 Lecture: “Scientific Benefits of Side Quests: Why You Should Do Weird Things”

🎤 Speaker: Dr. Andrea Jones-Rooy

Join us for a captivating evening with Dr. Andrea Jones-Rooy as we explore the unconventional wisdom of embracing “weird things” in life and work. Contrary to standard advice that promotes a narrowly focused path to success, Dr. Jones-Rooy will reveal science-based reasons why pursuing interests that seem trivial, silly, or even intimidating can enhance your creativity, problem-solving skills, and adaptability.

In this engaging lecture, you’ll embark on a journey through a blend of cutting-edge and classic research from diverse fields, including neuroscience, complexity, political science, business, and biology. Dr. Jones-Rooy argues that these seemingly unrelated pursuits are not just distractions but are central to fostering discovery and growth in our primary endeavors.

As a political and data scientist, Dr. Jones-Rooy applies quantitative methods to address challenges such as polarization and misinformation. She is the host of the podcast Behind the Data, which uncovers how data shapes our lives, and Political Reality, promoting critical thinking about politics.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to inspire yourself to explore those secret weird things you’ve always wanted to try!

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Agenda

6:30 PM – Doors open: find a seat (open seating!), order food & drinks, and expect a bar line—arriving early is key.

6:55 PM – Host introduction

7:00 PM – Lecture begins

7:45 PM – Audience Q&A

8:00 PM – Have 1:1 time with the speaker, mingle with fellow guests, and order another round

8:30 PM – Wrap up.

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