Lectures on Tap - Dungeons & Dragons with Real-World Critical Thinking
Schedule
Mon Mar 23 2026 at 06:30 pm to 08:30 pm
UTC-07:00Location
Nob Hill | San Francisco, CA
About this Event
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📚 Lecture: "Dungeons & Dragons with Real-World Critical Thinking"
🎤 Speaker: Dr. Steven Spinks
Join us for a fascinating evening with Dr. Steven Spinks as we explore the surprising connections between playing Dungeons & Dragons and essential critical thinking skills used in healthcare. What does diagnosing a patient have in common with navigating a dragon’s lair? You might be surprised to find that both require skills like pattern recognition, risk assessment, teamwork, and adaptive decision-making.
In this engaging lecture, Dr. Spinks will illustrate how the critical thinking skills honed through tabletop role-playing games can translate into better problem-solving abilities in real-world situations, enhancing our professional and personal lives. No prior experience with dice-rolling is necessary—just come with curiosity and an open mind!
Dr. Steven Spinks is a physical therapist, educator, and healthcare executive specializing in clinical decision-making and musculoskeletal care. He holds a Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of Tennessee and is currently completing his PhD dissertation on clinical decision-making. As the Vice President of Clinical at Aware Health, he integrates innovative approaches to teach critical thinking in healthcare.
Don’t miss this chance to think differently about problem-solving with Dr. Steven Spinks!
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.
Where is it happening?
Nob Hill, Nob Hill, San Francisco, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 48.80
















