Horror films can often be discounted as vehicles for mindless entertainment and cheap thrills. Adam Lowenstein wants people to think about them more deeply and,
Standing before the image of an old, white, bearded man, Shaun King began his lecture. The portrait’s significance, though not immediately discernable, would quickly be
For someone speaking about fear, Dame Stella Rimington actually hasn’t had a lot of firsthand exposure to the topic. “I feel quite uncomfortable about this
New York Times best-selling author Dan Ariely’s mission in life is to figure out when humans make decisions outside of their best interest, what causes
“I’m a little exhausted,” warned Kelly Carlin, prefacing the conversation she was about to moderate. “It’s day five for me at Chautauqua.” “I’m a little
Many Chautauqua speakers use video clips to help convey their points. But all Sophie Scott needed was some audio. Introducing her Wednesday morning lecture with
Laughter is everywhere, said neuroscientist Sophie Scott. “It’s happening all the time,” she said. “We use laughter continuously in interactions.” Scott is the Wellcome Trust