The tech generation
The series of science talks that appeal to non-scientists too continues in Perth, with tonight’s highly relevant lecture about what happens to our minds with all the ‘helpful’ devices we love.
The next Curious Minds speaker is Professor Michael Wheeler from Stirling University and he gives a talk tonight, February 22, called‘Minds without Frontiers’about the effect that modern electronic tools have on our brains.
“We increasingly rely on technology to help us organize our lives and communicate with the world,”explained Prof Wheeler.“Mobile phones,Google, SatNav, to some extent, our devices have taken over many of our thought processes. Losing your phone can be equivalent to losing some of your memories.
“I’ve been examining what happens when we outsource tasks such as navigation, or even remembering phone numbers, to our smart devices - how does that effect us?” We’re slaves to our devices
Mike will discuss some of the implications of this and touch on how AI will continue to change our world.
Tonight’s talk is at 7.30pm in the Soutar Lecture Theatre, AK Bell Library in Perth. Tickets are available from e-computers on Kinnoull St or at www.psns.org.uk/ programme/ costing £6 for non PSNS members and £2 for members. • There are two great events taking place outside of Perth to note this weekend:
A bingo night is organised in Kenmore tonight, held in aid of the Kenmore-based charity, Bring Back the Smile to Nepal, providing relief to communities still suffering from the 2016 earthquake.
It’s a BYOB event, taking place at Kenmore Sports Pavilion on Friday, February 22 from 7pm.
Tickets cost £10, including drinks, nibbles and 10 rounds of bingo from bringbackthesmiletonepal@gmail.com or Anna on 07769656239.
Along Loch Tay on Saturday, February 23 is a concert in the Big Shed at Tombreck Farm. At 7.30pm, Lapwyng, a new Scottish folk trio perform. Tickets £10. BYOB.