The Magic of the Mind
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For one night only, dive into The Magic of the Mind!
Hosted by the School of Psychology at the University of Aberdeen, the entire Aberdeen Art Gallery will be transformed into a world of illusions, neuroscience, robotics, virtual reality and magic designed to amaze, challenge and fascinate. From impossible illusions and live brain science to robots, mind-reading magic and experiences that seem to defy reality, every corner of the gallery will reveal something unexpected, spectacular and unforgettable for all ages.
Free entry, booking required. More information and registration: https://www.abdn.ac.uk/psychology/130-years-celebrations/the-magic-of-the-mind/
Highlights include:
- Live magic performances throughout the evening by the Aberdeen Magical Society, which is also celebrating its 100th anniversary this year.
- Interactive robots from the School of Engineering, including robots with distinct personalities and technologies developed to support stroke rehabilitation.
- Immersive virtual reality experiences that alter perception and sense of self.
- Human-AI interactions that test whether you can spot-a-bot.
- Hands-on Ouija board demonstrations revealing the psychological forces behind their seemingly supernatural movements.
- Mind-bending visual illusions that make people appear to shrink, grow or defy perspective.
- Live eyewitness identification experiments demonstrating how our memories can sometimes mislead us.
- Real-time brain activity demonstrations (EEG) led by researchers from the Institute of Medical Sciences.
Organised in collaboration with the Institute of Medical Sciences, the School of Engineering and the Aberdeen Magical Society. The Magic of the Mind is part of a year-long celebration marking the 130th anniversary of the School of Psychology, the oldest Psychology department in the UK: https://www.abdn.ac.uk/psychology/130-years-celebrations/
Hosted by the School of Psychology at the University of Aberdeen, the entire Aberdeen Art Gallery will be transformed into a world of illusions, neuroscience, robotics, virtual reality and magic designed to amaze, challenge and fascinate. From impossible illusions and live brain science to robots, mind-reading magic and experiences that seem to defy reality, every corner of the gallery will reveal something unexpected, spectacular and unforgettable for all ages.
Free entry, booking required. More information and registration: https://www.abdn.ac.uk/psychology/130-years-celebrations/the-magic-of-the-mind/
Highlights include:
- Live magic performances throughout the evening by the Aberdeen Magical Society, which is also celebrating its 100th anniversary this year.
- Interactive robots from the School of Engineering, including robots with distinct personalities and technologies developed to support stroke rehabilitation.
- Immersive virtual reality experiences that alter perception and sense of self.
- Human-AI interactions that test whether you can spot-a-bot.
- Hands-on Ouija board demonstrations revealing the psychological forces behind their seemingly supernatural movements.
- Mind-bending visual illusions that make people appear to shrink, grow or defy perspective.
- Live eyewitness identification experiments demonstrating how our memories can sometimes mislead us.
- Real-time brain activity demonstrations (EEG) led by researchers from the Institute of Medical Sciences.
Organised in collaboration with the Institute of Medical Sciences, the School of Engineering and the Aberdeen Magical Society. The Magic of the Mind is part of a year-long celebration marking the 130th anniversary of the School of Psychology, the oldest Psychology department in the UK: https://www.abdn.ac.uk/psychology/130-years-celebrations/
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Where is it happening?
Aberdeen Art Gallery, Schoolhill, Aberdeen, AB10 1FQ, United Kingdom
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Host or PublisherSchool of Psychology, University of Aberdeen
