What happens in our brains when we attempt to overcome adversity, survive tests of endurance, and stay focused under pressure? This was the subject of the seventh annual “Brainwave,” a series of on-stage conversations, films, and experiences.
The 2014 edition of “Brainwave” featured a diverse array of actors, musicians, artists, and neuroscientists. Among these personalities were Isabella Rossellini, Russell Simmons, astronaut Scott Parazynski, and congressman Tim Ryan. Below you’ll find a full list of participants:
The Performance Artist
Isabella Rossellini + cognitive scientist Diana Reiss
The Cellist
Cellist Maya Beiser + cognitive psychologist Jamshed Bharucha
The Ballet Dancer
Wendy Whelan + neuropsychologist Mark Solms
The Social Worker for the Blind
Sabriye Tenberken, with writer Rosemary Mahoney + neuropsychologist Sabine Kastner
The Basketball Champion
Walt Frazier + neuroscientist Paul Glimcher
The Photographer
Frédéric Lagrange + cognitive scientist John J. Sakon
The Monk
The Venerable Metteyya + neurosurgeon Philip Stieg
The Actor
Giancarlo Esposito + neuroscientist Moran Cerf
The TM Teacher
Bob Roth + experimental psychologist Barry Cohen
The Zen Teacher
Shinge Roko Sherry Chayat Roshi + neuroscientist Brent A. Field
The Teacher
His Holiness the Drikung Kyabgön Chetsang + neuroscientist Zoran Josipovic
The Astronaut
Scott Parazynski + psychologist Tracy Dennis
The Mogul
Russell Simmons + cognitive neuroscientist David Vago
The Activist
Zainab Salbi + neuroscientist Dean Haycock
The Philosopher
Rebecca Goldstein + neuroscientist Antonio Damasio
The Face Transplant Surgeon
Eduardo Rodriguez + neuroscientist Timothy Buschman
The Poker Player
Vanessa Selbst + psychologist John D. Mayer
The Yoga Teacher
Elena Brower + Kenneth Perrine
The Math Genius
Jason Padgett + neuroscientist Heather Berlin
The Congressman
Tim Ryan + cognitive scientist Emma Seppala
Visit our YouTube page to see clips from select “Brainwave” events.