In this engaging, interactive program, William Pack explores the science of how our brain tricks us into seeing and believing things that don’t exist.
Our brain decides how we perceive everything around us. It finds patterns and solves problems efficiently, except for when it lies to us. In this engaging program, William Pack explores the real science of how our brains trick us into seeing and believing things that don’t exist. You’ll experience how optical illusions work, why people fall for scams, and how we make thousands of choices every day that are influenced subconsciously. William will also give the attendees proven, scientific, actionable techniques to preserve brain health. At the end, you may be left wondering if your brain has a mind of its own.
Born and raised in Chicago, William Pack is a magician, storyteller, and author. As a child, William spent much of his summer hanging around his local library. With free access to the book collection, he discovered a voracious desire to read everything. He has used his passionate curiosity to create a diverse collection of programs, covering biography, history, and science.
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