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Pubs Host Science Lectures: India's Nightlife Gets Smarter
20 Feb
Summary
- Bars and pubs are transforming into educational spaces across India.
- Communities like SOI and Pint of View lead the 'thoughtlife' trend.
- Sessions cover diverse topics from neuroscience to sound healing.
Across cities like Pune, Delhi, and Mumbai, bars and pubs are undergoing a transformation, evolving into intimate learning spaces. These venues now host expert-led talks and specialized lecture series, with communities such as Society of Intellectuals (SOI) and Pint of View (POV) spearheading this shift towards "thoughtlife." This innovative approach replaces idle chatter with engaging ideas, attracting diverse age groups to sessions.
Curated by Muskan Bhalla, SOI has organized lectures by academics like IIT Bombay Professor Rohit Manchanda on brain processes and emotional neuroscience. Other events have explored plant communication and sound healing. Each gathering typically accommodates 80-110 attendees, featuring interactive Q&A segments. Similarly, POV offers lectures on topics ranging from extra-dimensional explorations to the science behind mushrooms, as highlighted by Dr. Vidita A. Vaidya from the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research.
Attendees find value in these intellectually stimulating environments, describing them as incubators of thought and a refreshing alternative to conventional social gatherings. Sessions often last two hours, comprising lectures followed by Q&A, with opportunities for attendees to connect and exchange ideas afterward. This format is inspired by the 'Lectures on Tap' concept originating in New York City, blending education with a social atmosphere.
