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Basilica of the Sagrada Familia
October 21 at 3:00 PM
The Sagrada Familia Basilica is the culminating work of sacred architecture by the designer & architect Antoni Gaudi in Barcelona, Spain. It stands alone as not only the tallest church in all of Europe, but an iconic example of the unique and titanic genius of Gaudi to both artistically, philosophically, and structurally incorporate the story of the life of Christ in a stone basilica that feels medieval - and yet modern - at the same time. The architect was also a genius of incorporating several complex geometric forms in the overall design in astoundingly novel ways that have never been seen before - or will ever be seen again...
The Chemistry of Ice Cream
January 20 at 3:00 PM
Discover the science behind this delicious treat. Attendees will not only learn how ice cream is made—but will also be making their very own special ice cream that is unlike anything you can buy in stores.
Ancient Human Art
April 21 at 3:00 PM
Art was made by our ancestors for hundreds of thousands of years. What can it tell us about how their ancient brains worked?
Can AI be Conscious?
July 21 at 3:00 PM
For over 100 years, scientists and philosophers have speculated on the idea of a conscious robot. There have been numerous claims about what a conscious robot would even mean, and how we could determine if it was conscious. Some of those criteria have recently been met... so now what?