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Black Holes, Beakers, and Books: The Playful Brain
Sunday, September 23, 2012
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3:30 PM
- 4:30 PM
Are you interested in exploring the vast mysteries of the cosmos, understanding human evolutionary history or talking about the long-term future of the planet earth? These topics and more will be discussed in Black Holes, Beakers, and Books, a book club that reads and discusses popular science books published within the last five years.
Join us for a discussion of The Playful Brain: The Surprising Science of How Puzzles Improve Your Mind by Richard Restak and Scott Kim. Neuroscientist Richard Restak and puzzle author Scott Kim admit that the jury's still out on whether Sudoku and crosswords can prevent genetically linked diseases such as Alzheimer's. They do believe, however, that brain teasers, riddles and other puzzles can enhance the mind. Playing such games can improve both working and long-term memory. Through pages of Kim's illustrated puzzles, Restak explains how solving these enigmas can exercise various abilities in our brains—from spatial and visual thinking to motor skills and mathematics.
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Join us for a discussion of The Playful Brain: The Surprising Science of How Puzzles Improve Your Mind by Richard Restak and Scott Kim. Neuroscientist Richard Restak and puzzle author Scott Kim admit that the jury's still out on whether Sudoku and crosswords can prevent genetically linked diseases such as Alzheimer's. They do believe, however, that brain teasers, riddles and other puzzles can enhance the mind. Playing such games can improve both working and long-term memory. Through pages of Kim's illustrated puzzles, Restak explains how solving these enigmas can exercise various abilities in our brains—from spatial and visual thinking to motor skills and mathematics.
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Event fee: Free
Contact:
Rita
412.622.3151
newandfeatured@carnegielibrary.org
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You can register by calling 412.622.3151 or by filling in the form below and clicking on the Register button.
You can register by calling 412.622.3151 or by filling in the form below and clicking on the Register button.
