This 10th International Conference on neuroesthetics will highlight the importance of play in human expression by studying its signifance in the 21st century and by engaging attendees in play.
- Venue: 105 Stanley Hall, UC Berkeley
- Date: May 26th and 27th, 2012
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Note: This is not a Greater Good Science event.
This conference will explore answers to questions such as:
-How does play affect our neuronal anatomy and what neuronal circuitry is involved?
-Is the rise of mental illness in Western society a symptom of chronic play deprivation?
-Can play be measured? Is play a state-of-mind?
-What is the relationship between religion and play?
-How can we harness the creative power of play to develop solutions for the problems we face in the 21st century?
-Is there a role for humor in political conflict resolution?
...and much more.
For more information and to register for this event, visit http://www.minervaberkeley.org/conferences/importance-of-being-playful/.
Note: This is not a Greater Good Science event.