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All Talks
09 jan 2026, 20:00 – 21:30The Book Nook, Singel 82, 1015 AC Amsterdam, NetherlandsMonica Forman, 6th best speaker in the world, teaches the elite debate frameworks needed to instantly decode populist tactics, dismantle fake news, and reclaim clarity from online manipulation. Language: English
18 jan 2026, 19:30 – 21:00Vice Versa bar, Ceintuurbaan 206, 1072 GC AmsterdamThe Incentive Paradox: Economist Justin Santori decodes why your best intentions fail. The talk reveals how economic incentives - from government policy to your pocket change - are the true, hidden forces driving every choice in your life. Language: English
28 jan 2026, 19:30 – 21:00Vice Versa bar, Ceintuurbaan 206, 1072 GC Amsterdam, NetherlandsQuantum computing is locked away in labs, but creative technologist Caiseal Beardow shows how this will change. She demystifies the technology by drawing parallels with digital computers. The key to moving quantum computing from abstract theory to universal, hands-on application. Language: English
2 Tickets for €22Sold Out28 nov 2025, 20:00 – 21:30The Book Nook, Singel 82, 1015 AC Amsterdam, NetherlandsHow did 64 squares drive AI? From Turing's tests to Deep Blue's 1997 win over Kasparov, the history of chess is the history of AI. Techniques forged on the chessboard now power modern LLMs. Join Peter Doggers to see where the game ends and the machine begins. Language: English
Sold Out19 nov 2025, 19:30 – 21:00Vice Versa Bar, Ceintuurbaan 206, 1072 GC Amsterdam, Netherlands2 experts - a psychologist (Elena Riedel) & M.D. (Dr. de Vries) explore psychedelic therapy's science & practice. Unpack psilocybin, MDMA, LSD, and how mind & body merge for healing. The future of mental health. Language: English
14 nov 2025, 17:00 – 20:00CREA, Nieuwe Achtergracht 170, 1018 WV Amsterdam, NetherlandsThe Curiosity Salon is a collaboration between Think and Drink, MindStash, AISO, and Relativistic Records. Join us for thought-provoking lectures and roundtable dialogues dedicated to capturing and using the ideas that shape human knowledge. Tickets go live soon. RSVP now to get updates.
Sold Out07 nov 2025, 19:30 – 21:00The Book Nook, Singel 82, 1015 AC Amsterdam, NetherlandsTurn the messy, mundane details of your life into compelling stories. This talk will show you how contemporary writers transform personal experiences into powerful literature, offering a glimpse into their techniques and inviting you to see your own story as a work in progress.
Sold Out08 okt 2025, 19:30 – 21:00Vice Versa bar, Ceintuurbaan 206, 1072 GC Amsterdam, NetherlandsPhotographer Darren Smith explores how festivals and rituals — from Amsterdam nightlife to Burning Man and Día de los Muertos — shape identity and belonging. Based on 1,000 portraits across three continents, Mayflies captures the fleeting power of masks, costumes, and community. Language: English
Sold Out28 sep 2025, 19:30 – 21:00The Book Nook, Singel 82, 1015 AC Amsterdam, NetherlandsAI is transforming medicine. This talk explores how it helps predict disease, discover new drugs, and diagnose illnesses faster by learning from vast amounts of data. We'll also address the challenges and the role of AI in supporting, not replacing, doctors and scientists. Language: English
Sold Out04 sep 2025, 19:30 – 21:00The Book Nook, Singel 82, 1015 AC Amsterdam, NetherlandsFrom a single cell to a complete, living organism—how does nature pull it off? This talk explores the wild world of developmental biology: from mutant frogs to plant tricks, and the science that might one day grow us new organs. Language: English.
Sold Out27 jul 2025, 19:30 – 21:00Vice Versa bar, Ceintuurbaan 206, 1072 GC Amsterdam, NetherlandsProf. Tzfadia takes you on a rapid tour from “blank DNA” to Google-Maps-style genome, showing how smart algorithms expose hidden genes that spawn new antibiotics, climate-proof crops, and even better beer—no biology degree needed. Language: English
Sold Out04 jul 2025, 19:30 – 21:00The Book Nook, Singel 82, 1015 AC Amsterdam, NetherlandsMenopause is getting noticed—but the conversation is still clouded by taboo and outdated ideas. In this talk, Dr. Marjolein de Boer explores 75 years of menopause in culture and how women are reclaiming the story—especially around sexuality. Language: English
Sold Out26 jun 2025, 19:30 – 21:00The Book Nook, Singel 82, 1015 AC Amsterdam, NetherlandsPeter Doggers—senior correspondent at Chess.com and one of the most respected voices in the chess world—dives into how a 1,500-year-old game became a pop culture heavyweight. From medieval poems to Netflix binges, this talk unpacks why chess still fascinates us like nothing else. Language: English
Sold Out12 jun 2025, 19:30 – 21:00The Book Nook, Singel 82, 1015 AC Amsterdam, NetherlandsEvery time you finish a course of antibiotics, bacteria get a chance to adapt. Most die. A few mutate and survive. This talk dives into that high-stakes evolutionary process, showing how scientists track resistance in real time —from DNA to wastewater to plants. Language: English
Sold Out22 mei 2025, 19:30 – 21:00Mokka Twist, Javastraat 23, 1095 GZ Amsterdam, NetherlandsA practical, eye-opening talk on how artificial intelligence is already shaping the way we live, work, and make decisions—led by data science expert Prof. Sandjai Bhulai. Language: English
Sold Out08 apr 2025, 19:30 – 21:00Mokka Twist, Javastraat 23, 1095 GZ Amsterdam, NetherlandsWhat if martial arts were more than movement—what if they rewired your brain? This lecture explores the fascinating 2-way connection between neuroscience and martial arts, revealing how training enhances brain function, and how the brain, in turn, refines movement and resilience. Language: English
Sold Out28 mrt 2025, 19:00 – 20:20Mokka Twist, Javastraat 23, 1095 GZ Amsterdam, NetherlandsHow did our universe begin? What makes it special? And how does quantum physics shape its earliest moments? Dr. Jan Pieter van der Schaar explores cosmological inflation—the theory that all structure in the universe stems from tiny quantum fluctuations. Language: English
Sold Out14 mrt 2025, 19:00 – 20:20Mokka Twist, Javastraat 23, 1095 GZ Amsterdam, NetherlandsIn a world full of choices and unpredictability, how do we make the right decisions? This talk explores decision-making as a strategic game, where each choice connects to another. Discover how we can navigate uncertainty and make smarter decisions in an increasingly complex world. Language: English
Sold Out21 feb 2025, 19:30 – 20:45Mokka Twist, Javastraat 23, 1095 GZ Amsterdam, NetherlandsDr. Surya Gayet unravels how your brain fabricates reality, proving “you don’t see things as they are, but as YOU are.” Prepare to question everything. Language: English Language: English
Sold Out09 feb 2025, 19:30 – 20:45Parakeet, Douwes Dekkerstraat 22H, 1053 SX Amsterdam, NetherlandsCan money buy happiness? Prof. Dr. Martijn Burger explores the link between wealth and well-being—why the Netherlands is so happy, and how money really impacts our joy. Language: English
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