Online Event: How to be a human
Venue
Online event | Thursday, 8 September 2024 18.00-19.00 BST
Humans are strange creatures. Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder at the age of eight, Camilla created her own handbook for understanding humans.
Camilla Pang, biologist and author
Camilla Pang is the author of the book Explaining Humans, a memoir (自传) that uses scientific principles to understand human behaviour through the lens (视角) of someone who has autism and ADHD. Her latest book Perfectly Weird, Perfectly You is a scientific guide to growing up for children, published in March 2022.
What's included in your ticket:
※Live lecture lasting 60 minutes including Q&A with Camilla Pang
※On-demand access to a recording of the lecture and Q&. A for 12 months
※Extra content from New Scientist
Being Human (Series tickets available)
About the series: What makes us human? What skills and concepts do humans have that separate us from the rest of the animal kingdom? And how did they arise? The "Being human" series from New Scientist will explore the beginnings of all the things that make us human, over the course of four virtual events. The series will feature the following talks:
※Origin of love: Anna Machin 5th May 2024 (now available on-demand)
※The dawn of language: Sverker Johansson 9th June 2024
※The evolution of childhood: Brenna Hassett 7th July 2024
※How to be a human: Dr Camilla Pang 8th September 2024
Save 20% off the standard ticket price by purchasing all 4 live online "Being Human" lectures (also available on-demand) or purchase single tickets for £25 per lecture(early booking rate) to hear from the finest minds in science in 2024.
