July’s Berwins Salon North explores The Power of Influence.
Hear from science author, journalist and broadcaster Michael Brooks, and award-winning digital strategist and commentator on technology and pop culture Olivia Yallop (Break the Internet).
With a PhD in quantum physics, Michael is used to answering the ‘The Big Questions’. Michael will talk about his latest book – The Art of More – exploring how mathematics has influenced all aspects of society, past and present, from ancient Egyptian priests through to Apollo astronauts. Award-winning science writer, David Robson, specialises in the extremes of the human brain, body and behaviour. Drawing on ideas from his book, The Expectation Effect, David will take us on a tour of the cutting-edge research happening right now that suggests our expectations shape our personal experiences.
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