> it asks lecturers to take a vulnerable, theatrical risk and speak on a subject they’re not professionally expert in. Subjects range from absurd and arcane obsessions to heartbreakingly personal stories.
> Anything that makes the creator proud, but would be totally unexpected to their audience.
> We figure that this is a great way to be excited about a much broader range of things, things you normally don't get a chance to, and it'll be surprising and enriching for readers (or watchers, or listeners).
Learned today about "Binghamtom Lyceum" (https://lyceum.binghamton.edu/), "community of lifelong learners". It's basically expanded presentation night, retired professors doing the teaching.
okay (a) TIL "Sander" is his last name, mind BLOWN. (b) The dinosaur post is fascinating! I recently came across this infographic (https://www.the-scientist.com/infographic-a-look-at-the-big-five-mass-extinctions-70182) and thought how weird it is that animals suddenly (supposedly) started looking so not-dinosaur-y
Trampoline Hall (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trampoline-hall/id1190668782)
> it asks lecturers to take a vulnerable, theatrical risk and speak on a subject they’re not professionally expert in. Subjects range from absurd and arcane obsessions to heartbreakingly personal stories.
https://www.aprilcools.club/
> Anything that makes the creator proud, but would be totally unexpected to their audience.
> We figure that this is a great way to be excited about a much broader range of things, things you normally don't get a chance to, and it'll be surprising and enriching for readers (or watchers, or listeners).
- Kasra's NYC presentation night https://x.com/kasratweets/status/1674584307615305731
- "interactive presentation software" https://www.mentimeter.com/
Thank you.