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The Smartest Night Out in Amsterdam.
Live Public Lectures, Science Talks & Philosophy in Your Neighborhood Bar.
We’ve swapped the cold university lecture hall for the city’s coziest bars.
Think & Drink brings leading scholars into intimate, English-speaking settings to explore the questions that shape our lives - from the future of AI and neuroscience to the history of us.
Leave the small talk behind. Grab a drink, settle into a good chair, and join a community that comes for the insight and stays for the vibe.
What’s Coming Up
14 Mar 2026, 20:00 – 21:30The Book Nook, Singel 82, 1015 AC Amsterdam, NetherlandsWhat do we choose: algorithm or artist? In an age of LLMs and narrative slop, writing fiction is still a revolutionary act. Don’t just consume - reclaim your individuality. Daniel joins us to explore the psychology of storytelling and why the human soul is the one thing code can't crack. Lang: Eng
20 Mar 2026, 20:00 – 21:30The Book Nook, Singel 82, 1015 AC Amsterdam, NetherlandsYour idea is solid. Your logic is sound. Yet, you are somehow losing to someone making no sense. Don’t get mad - get skilled. After her sold-out debut at Think&Drink, competitive debater Monica Forman (MA) returns to teach us the art of intellectual self-defense. Language: English
25 Mar 2026, 19:30 – 21:00Vice Versa, Ceintuurbaan 206, 1072 GC Amsterdam, NetherlandsQuantum computing feels like a sci-fi secret locked in sub-zero labs, but Caiseal is cracking the code. She bridges the gap between complex physics and human use, drawing parallels to the digital revolution. Discover how we translate this abstract mystery into a universal tool. Language: English
11 Apr 2026, 19:00 – 21:30The Book Nook, Singel 82, 1015 AC Amsterdam, NetherlandsAre cities the victims or the cure for global warming? We’re moving beyond "controlling" nature to designing urban canopies that regenerate and thrive. This talk explores the radical shift to Nature-Based Solutions and the data-driven strategies turning climate risks into growth. Language: Eng
03 May 2026, 19:30 – 21:00Vice Versa, Ceintuurbaan 206, 1072 GC Amsterdam, NetherlandsWe don’t actually know. Despite our advancements, the scale of the cosmos remains a mystery. Theoretical physicist Ignacio Reyes Raffo joins us to trace how we map the unmappable - from the yardsticks used for distant stars to what the universe is actually expanding into. Language: English
08 May 2026, 19:30 – 21:00The Book Nook, Singel 82, 1015 AC Amsterdam, NetherlandsYour 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 cuts through the noise to reveal why muscle is non-negotiable and how the "calories in, calories out" model fails female biology. Language: Eng
17 May 2026, 19:30 – 21:00Vice Versa, Ceintuurbaan 206, 1072 GC Amsterdam, NetherlandsBeyond Earth's clouds, the rules of the atmosphere change. From our structured winds to Jupiter’s eternal, planet-sized storms, we explore the physics of the giants and the invisible forces that shape the cosmos. What can a storm on Jupiter tell us about home? Lang: English
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