***Nerd Nite St. Pete will be at the James Museum in August. ***
Doors open at 6:00pm in Mesa Hall. Presentations begin promptly at 7pm.
The James Museum’s Canyon Cafe will be serving food and drinks: https://thejamesmuseum.org/shopping-dining/
Tickets are $6.91. All tickets available via Humanitix. No need to print tickets: Show your ticket on your phone or just give us your name and we will check you in.
Check out this month’s speakers:
Adam S. Peters Presents: The Neuroscience Of Happiness
Ever wonder why your brain seems better at spotting problems than soaking in joy? Blame your ancient survival wiring—and get ready to outsmart it. In this fast-paced, nerdy talk, we’ll explore how negativity bias evolved, how neuroplasticity gives us the power to rewire our thinking, and how our conscious and subconscious minds interplay to form our day-to-day experiences. You’ll leave with a few science-backed tips—and a sneak peek at how one community is benefiting from the neuroscience of happiness.
Eniko Olah Presents: Why Plastic Sucks (And Why Recycling It Can’t Save Us)
We’ve all seen the terrible stats about how plastic is infiltrating our lives, and the havoc it is wreaking on our planet and our bodies. So let’s talk about why it is terrible, why recycling it won’t save us, and most importantly what we can do about it.
Vinny Tafuro Presents: Love Unlimited: Rediscovering Our Polyamorous Nature
Throughout most of human history, we’ve loved more freely than modern society suggests! This talk explores how non-monogamy has been humanity’s predominant relationship style—from our pleasure-seeking bonobo relatives to diverse ancient cultures that embraced multiple partnerships. We’ll trace how recent centuries narrowed our relationship options, examine the modern polyamory renaissance, and I’ll share insights from my personal journey. Discover how loving without artificial limits leads to more authentic connections, better communication, and relationships built on autonomy rather than possession.