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When did you last learn something that genuinely surprised you?
Think & Drink brings leading researchers and thinkers into Amsterdam's bars.
Science and ideas, explained by the people who actually work on them.
The kind of evening where you come curious and leave with your brain slightly rearranged.
We swapped the lecture hall for a drink in hand.
Every talk is in English, in an intimate setting, and requires exactly zero background knowledge.
Leave the small talk behind.
Upcoming Talks & Masterclasses
📚 LITERATURE
May 29, 2026, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Do we see the world or our reflection? Explore travel literature through Franz Boas’s theory of cultural relativism. Discover how "reporting back" shapes reality and what hidden baggage we carry in our luggage. Grab a drink as we trace how travel narratives have the power to define our world.
🚺 WOMEN'S HEALTH
Jun 06, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
2nd session added due to high demand! Your body isn’t falling apart; it’s changing. Perimenopause can begin a decade before menopause, demanding a shift in how you move, rest and eat. This talk reveals why muscle is non-negotiable and how calories in - calories out model fails female biology.
📣 DEBATE & COMMUNICATION
Jun 11, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Arguing with a world-class debater sounds like a nightmare, right? Monica Forman (ranked 6th globally) disagrees. Unpack the science of how championship-level debate tactics - like strategic listening and de-escalation - actually build stronger bonds. Learn to argue better, not just louder.
🌱 BIOLOGY & ECOSYSTEMS
Jun 19, 2026, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
You don't own a plant; you host a microbial megacity. Discover a hidden world of bacterial sex, chemical warfare, and underground communities. Learn how microbes act as stress managers and why your plant thrives or dies. No green thumb required!
🗣️ DEBATE MASTERCLASS
Jun 28, 2026, 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Can we talk to those in a different reality? Monica Forman leads this 4-hour practical masterclass on navigating polarised debates. Move beyond theory to map complex disagreements, ask opening questions, and persuade on others' terms. Gain practical tools for the dinner table and the boardroom.
📈 ECONOMICS
Jul 02, 2026, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Who really decides your financial future? What is the hidden trade-off between your income and public protection? We unpack how taxes, debt, and interest rates dictate your prosperity. No background required.
✍🏼 LITERATURE MASTERCLASS
Sep 08, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Stop telling stories and start writing them. Acquire the tools of memoir in this 4-session MasterClass with award-winning author Yonatan Berg. Join an intimate group to transform your personal history into enduring literature through deep reading and expert craft.
🔬 SCIENCE
Date and time is TBD
What is the story your body has been living? Women don’t just run on circadian rhythms; our hormonal reality is constantly shifting. Explore the science of strength, nutrition, and behavior to reclaim your autonomy and navigate the shift. Your most powerful moment is always now.
![Why do two people visit the exact same city and return with two completely different worlds?
🗓 Friday, May 29 | 20:00, Doors open 19:30
📍 The Book Nook, Singel 82, Amsterdam
🎙️ Speaker: Author and Educator Daniel J. Cecil
🎟️ Link in bio for tickets! Light drinks included 🍷
For our next Think&Drink AMS event, we are diving into The Lens or the Map? How Travel Narratives Shape Our World.
The truth is, we never travel alone, we always pack our upbringing, the books we have read, and our cultural filters right alongside our luggage. [1] Are you genuinely exploring a new culture, or just reading your own history into the scenery?
Join us as we use Franz Boas's theory of cultural relativism to untangle the hidden architecture of travel writing. We will explore whether your travel diary is a clear window into another world, or just a mirror reflecting your own biases back at you.
Early Thinker tickets are already sold out, so grab your Standard, Student, or Duo Pack at the link in our bio.
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