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There’s an easier way to manipulate that person

What makes a killer? UC Irvine neuroscientist Dr. James Fallon has unique insight into the brains of psychopaths – one that surprised him, and provides us with a compelling demonstration of nature vs nuture… or is it nature and nuture? 400 people packed...

The Psychopath Inside

What makes a killer? UC Irvine neuroscientist Dr. James Fallon has unique insight into the brains of psychopaths – one that surprised him, and provides us with a compelling demonstration of nature vs nuture… or is it nature and nuture? 400 people packed...
Unique: The New Science of Human Individuality

Unique: The New Science of Human Individuality

Not too long ago, David Linden found himself on OkCupid, one of the world’s great catalogs of human idiosyncrasy. Fortunately for his lonely heart, he found his soulmate. But, being a scientist, he couldn’t help but ask what made the whole thing work?  In this talk,...
Lunch & Learn: Friendship and Your Brain

Lunch & Learn: Friendship and Your Brain

Enjoy a delicious lunch in the intimate surroundings of the Argyle Club, while learning how to best support the development of healthy social relationships for yourself and those you care about.  We all need friends. Deeper and more numerous friendships promote...
Never Enough: The Neuroscience & Experience of Addiction

Never Enough: The Neuroscience & Experience of Addiction

What is different about the brain of addicts even before they pick up a drink or drug? Join Judith Grisel, PhD (Bucknell), a behavioral neuroscientist and recovering addict, as she reveals what she and other scientists have discovered about the inner workings of...

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