Science has been enthralling us for hundreds of years and with the acceleration of efforts by innovators like Elon Musk, we’re more fascinated than ever about the changing nature of our world, and the ways we can understand it better.

The talks below will help you get on the same page as some of the top scholars and scientists in the country. Want to know why are universe shouldn’t exist? Or how creativity works in the brain? Check out all the answers below, or visit the full list HERE

Dim Sum Talk | Why the Universe Shouldn’t Exist

WHEN: 26th March WHERE: Covent Garden PRICE: £22

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Our current theories of fundamental physics suggest something shocking – our universe should not exist. As physicists have probed deep into the heart of matter and astronomers have gazed ever further into the cosmos, they have realised that the universe we live in is fantastically improbable.

Taking in some of the most exciting concepts in physics, from antimatter to dark energy, CERN physicist Dr Harry Cliff will explore our seemingly impossible universe and reveal how experiments at the Large Hadron Collider are trying to unravel the mystery of our existence.

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Funzing Talks | The Science of Change

WHEN: 5th April WHERE: Shoreditch PRICE: £12

Your personality is the set of basic traits that makes you you, influencing your habits of thought and behaviour. But how fixed are they? The great American psychologist William James said that our personality is set like plaster by age 30. But new findings show that while there is a degree of stability in our traits, we also continue to change in meaningful ways through our lives – our personalities are more like plastic than plaster.

In this talk, psychologist and author Dr Christian Jarrett will give you the low down on the pros and cons of the main personality traits, from extroversion to conscientiousness (and the dark triad traits, including narcissism) and how they are so consequential. Indeed, policy makers and commentators are increasingly coming to realize the role that personality plays in shaping our lives, from our success at school and work, to our mental and physical health and relationships. You will hear how your traits are likely to change through your life as you age and in response to different experiences. But we don’t have to be passive: you’ll also discover some of the evidence-backed ways that it is possible to deliberately change your personality.

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Funzing Talks | Seven Secrets of The Solar System

WHEN: 10th April WHERE: Hoxton PRICE: £12

You have probably heard of the seven wonders of the world, but what if we took that “off planet” and extended it to the seven wonders of the solar system? In this whirlwind adventure to the furthest reaches of our solar system and back, planetary scientist Dr Sheila Kanani explores some magnificent, awe inspiring wonders of our local neighbourhood.

You will learn about a moon the size of England that could harbour life, volcanoes that spew iceinstead of burning hot lava, a moon with rivers and lakes of a liquid that isn’t water and a ring system unlike anything else in the vicinity. Come and be wowed by the seven (or more) wonders of this place we call home!

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Funzing Talks | Can A.I. Have Emotions?

WHEN: 23rd April WHERE: Camden PRICE: £12

Björn Schuller’s ‘Can A.I. have Emotions?’ talk will share with you latest insights into the state of “Affective Computing” – the science behind computers and emotions. Largely unnoticed by the public, machines have indeed started to do their homework on emotions, recently creating a quite vibrant start-up scene around the topic. Based on latest competitions in this exciting field, you will be surprised to learn what machines can already sense from your voice, face, and physiology about your affective state. You’ll also see how machines can these days react to emotions, and even hear real-life moving stories about computers and robots successfully teaching autistic children about emotions and many other applications slowly becoming a reality. But can machines actually have emotions? Facts will be first, but prepare also to get absorbed into a science-driven discussion on what Artificial Emotional Intelligence ultimately might evolve into, and whether we need to be afraid or euphoric about it.

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Funzing Talks | The Neuroscience of Creativity

WHEN: 25th April WHERE: Bermondsey PRICE: £12

In this lecture on creativity, Professor Vincent Walsh will discuss how humans create and become creative. Is it a gift or can be trained? What is happening in the brain during creative moment? Are there limits of creativity?

Vincent will also discuss his recent work on polymaths (creativity in more than one area). He is a strong believer that our innate creativity and curiosity is repressed by an education system that focuses on passing exams instead of true learning. In this lecture you will learn how to restore your creative skills!

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