Mind + Life

September 25, 2024 at Groton Hill Music Center

The 2024 conference brought together 11 of the brightest minds in science and two unforgettable performances.

Agenda

1 PM - 2 PM

Check-in

2 PM - 3:30 PM

Session 1: Mind

Boston Dance Theater

Artist

Performance

Amitai Shenhav

Behavioral Scientist

Decision Making

Keith Hengen

Systems Neuroscientist

Brain Criticality

Aleena Garner

Cognitive Neurobiologist

Neurobiology of Perception

Jeff Sebo

Moral Philosopher

Ethics of AI sentience

Philip Goff

Consciousness Philosopher

Purpose of the Universe

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Break

4:30 PM - 6 PM

Session 2: Life

Kendall Ramseur

Artist

Performance

Michael Wong

Astrobiologist

Nature’s Missing Law

Harriet Lau

Geoscientist

Geodynamic Timescales

Nikta Fakhri

Biophysicist

Physics of Life

Sarah Kocher

Evolutionary Biologist

Evolution of Social Behavior

Asher Leeks

Evolutionary Biologist

Social Behavior of Viruses

Ferris Jabr

Science Writer

Planetary Ecology

6 PM - 8 PM

VIP Reception

Exhibitors

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Thermal relief with Embr Labs

Embr Labs' wearable device generates cool or warm sensations by moving heat away from or toward your skin in waves. It provides relief for hot flashes, thermal discomfort, sleep issues, and more via a natural mind-body comfort response. The company has won the AARP Innovation in Aging Award and a placement in Time Magazine's Best Inventions.

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Game on with THYNK

THYNK, winner of the Oracle Health Innovation Award, is a brain-computer interface gaming platform clinically proven to help individuals – especially children with ADHD – improve their focus and cognitive skills. Tools like THYNK can enhance kids' attention, impulse control, and self-regulation – leading to success in school, home, and social settings.

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Join us for a day of fascinating science and technology

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