Autumn Lectures 2003
Creativity, intelligence and sheer folly
A series of five Saturday afternoon lecture-discussions
To be held at
The Royal College of Nursing
20 Cavendish Square
London W1G 0RN
on Saturday afternoons
September 27th
October 4th, 18th and 25th and November 1st
All lectures begin at 2.15 p.m.
INTRODUCTION
Creativity, intelligence and sheer folly
In our intensely competitive world, great emphasis is placed on intellect, creativity, innovation and achievement.
In this series of lectures we will look at some of history's greatest achievers, asking whether we can learn from their accomplishments. We will also hear of creativity, innovation and intuition. We will ask whether those of us who feel ourselves to be intuitive are more likely to get it right than those of us who do not. We will probe human 'intelligence', exploring the testing and grading of IQ. We will also hear of originality, with a focus on technology, and perhaps shedding some light on the creative processes in play today.
By exploring these areas, and by examining some monumental scientific errors of judgement, we hope to learn not just of human 'intelligence', but of that other very human characteristic: folly.
THE PROGRAMME
Each lecture will last for up to an hour. This will be followed by a tea break. The remaining time (about 40 minutes) will be taken up with questions and discussion.
27th September Driven by demons - personal exorcisms that changed the world
Speaker: Michael Anthony Jackson
4th October Technology push and demand pull in innovation
Speaker: Professor James Woudhuysen
18th October Counter intuition
Speaker: Dr Kevin Byron
25th October Aberrations in science: delusions and self-deception
Speaker: Professor Walter Gratzer
1st November Intelligence is what IQ tests measure. Or is it?
Speaker:Professor Nicholas Mackintosh
Tickets for all lecture/discussions are £10 each, including tea or coffee and biscuits.
A Series Ticket is available at £40.00 for all five lectures.
To book, please ring, write or email your request for a booking form to the administrator.