Lectures on Tap - "The Science & Joy of Visual Perception"

Schedule

Tue Mar 31 2026 at 06:30 pm to 08:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

NoHo | New York, NY

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📚 Lecture: "The Science & Joy of Visual Perception"

🎤 Speaker: Dr. Pascal Wallisch, PhD


Join us for a captivating evening with Dr. Pascal Wallisch as we explore the fascinating world of visual perception. Have you ever wondered how you can effortlessly read and comprehend this sentence? In this engaging lecture, we will journey through the intricate processes involved in visual perception, from the moment photons enter the retina to the emergence of consciousness.


This session will offer a unique blend of cognitive science, psychology, neuroscience, and a hint of philosophy, revealing the wonders behind how we perceive the world around us.


Dr. Pascal Wallisch is a highly acclaimed educator at NYU, recognized for his exceptional teaching abilities. He has received numerous accolades, including a distinguished teaching award, two Golden Dozen awards, a TeachTech award, and five teaching innovation awards.


Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of how we perceive the world visually with the esteemed Prof Dr. Pascal Wallisch!


Get a drink, connect, and learn at Lectures on Tap! 🙌


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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NoHo, Noho, New York, United States

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