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One Day University: A Tour of the Universe, Inside the Criminal Mind, 4 Films That Changed America & Much More

One Day University’s fall full-day event in NYC will feature 10 of their very best, new classes with 10 renowned, award-winning professors from Ivy League and other top institutions.

9:30-10:30am
The Future of Lying and Trusting
Jeffrey Hancock, Cornell
Let’s face it: people lie. How is the rewiring of communication in the digital revolution changing how we lie? In this talk we’ll go over the state-of-the-art in deception detection research on how to spot a liar online and explore some new forms of deception.

The Rise of the Ultra Wealthy
Rachel Friedberg, Brown
The growth in inequality has arguably been the most important change in American society since the 1970s. Where has all this inequality come from, and can we expect the trend to continue?

10:45-11:45am
What We Know About the Universe (and What We Don’t Know)
David Helfand, Columbia
Replete with colliding galaxies and a fly-through of the Universe, this lecture provides one-stop shopping for a comprehensive tour of all the space, time, matter, and energy that comprise the Universe (excepting the 96% we don’t have a clue about).

Why Americans Dislike Politics and Politicians
Jennifer Lawless, American
In this lecture, you’ll learn how years of ineffective and inefficient political leadership has turned Americans off of politics, and what will happen when the next generation is expected to take the reins of political power.

12:00-1:00pm
The Best (And Worst) Presidents
Akhil Amar, Yale
In this wide-ranging lecture, you will explore patterns of presidential greatness and ignominy. Which presidents are generally considered great, and which are at the bottom of the reputational heap? Why?

Inside the Criminal Mind
Dr. Kimora, John Jay College
This course will explore the various criminological theories which help explain the mental state of a person at the time of the criminal action. Students will learn how Psychopathic thinking explains the “logic” of the criminal mind.

Lunch Break

2:00-3:00pm
4 Films That Changed America
Marc Lapadula, Yale University
Whether intentionally or not, some films have brought social issues to light, affected laws, forwarded ideologies and generally changed the course of history through their impact on society. Professor Marc Lapadula will discuss four films that, for better or worse, made their mark: The Jazz Singer, I Am a Fugitive From a Chain Gang, Easy Rider, and The Graduate.

4 Greatest Strategic Thinkers in History
Andrew Wilson, Naval War College
As 21st century military leaders contemplate future wars they often turn to the great strategic thinkers of the past. This lecture introduces four of those great strategic thinkers who form the foundation of strategic education: Thucydides, Sun Tzu, Carl von Clausewitz, and Mao Zedong.

3:15-4:15pm
What (Almost) Nobody Knows About WWII
Carol Anderson, Emory
Everybody knows the chronology. Everybody knows how and why the Allies won. Yet during a war this complex and lengthy, there are dozens of shocking incidents that occurred that are less notorious. From secret agreements that shaped the post-war world, to extraordinary individuals, World War II threw up a series of surprises.

Do My Eyes Deceive Me? The Science of Visual Awareness
Brian Scholl, Yale
This talk will illustrate several key themes from the science of how we see—and how we sometimes fail to consciously perceive the world in front of us. We’ll see demonstrations in which salient objects disappear right in front of your eyes, even as you carefully attend to them.

**Regular full-day price is $169, but Thought Gallery readers can take $30 off with the code THOUGHT (talks will be held at the FIT Haft Auditorium, 227 W. 27th St.). Morning and afternoon session rates are also available.











When: Sun., Oct. 25, 2015 at 9:30 am - 4:15 pm
Where: Museum at FIT
Seventh Ave. at 27th St.
212-217-4558
Price: $169 ($139 with Thought Gallery discount**)
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One Day University’s fall full-day event in NYC will feature 10 of their very best, new classes with 10 renowned, award-winning professors from Ivy League and other top institutions.

9:30-10:30am
The Future of Lying and Trusting
Jeffrey Hancock, Cornell
Let’s face it: people lie. How is the rewiring of communication in the digital revolution changing how we lie? In this talk we’ll go over the state-of-the-art in deception detection research on how to spot a liar online and explore some new forms of deception.

The Rise of the Ultra Wealthy
Rachel Friedberg, Brown
The growth in inequality has arguably been the most important change in American society since the 1970s. Where has all this inequality come from, and can we expect the trend to continue?

10:45-11:45am
What We Know About the Universe (and What We Don’t Know)
David Helfand, Columbia
Replete with colliding galaxies and a fly-through of the Universe, this lecture provides one-stop shopping for a comprehensive tour of all the space, time, matter, and energy that comprise the Universe (excepting the 96% we don’t have a clue about).

Why Americans Dislike Politics and Politicians
Jennifer Lawless, American
In this lecture, you’ll learn how years of ineffective and inefficient political leadership has turned Americans off of politics, and what will happen when the next generation is expected to take the reins of political power.

12:00-1:00pm
The Best (And Worst) Presidents
Akhil Amar, Yale
In this wide-ranging lecture, you will explore patterns of presidential greatness and ignominy. Which presidents are generally considered great, and which are at the bottom of the reputational heap? Why?

Inside the Criminal Mind
Dr. Kimora, John Jay College
This course will explore the various criminological theories which help explain the mental state of a person at the time of the criminal action. Students will learn how Psychopathic thinking explains the “logic” of the criminal mind.

Lunch Break

2:00-3:00pm
4 Films That Changed America
Marc Lapadula, Yale University
Whether intentionally or not, some films have brought social issues to light, affected laws, forwarded ideologies and generally changed the course of history through their impact on society. Professor Marc Lapadula will discuss four films that, for better or worse, made their mark: The Jazz Singer, I Am a Fugitive From a Chain Gang, Easy Rider, and The Graduate.

4 Greatest Strategic Thinkers in History
Andrew Wilson, Naval War College
As 21st century military leaders contemplate future wars they often turn to the great strategic thinkers of the past. This lecture introduces four of those great strategic thinkers who form the foundation of strategic education: Thucydides, Sun Tzu, Carl von Clausewitz, and Mao Zedong.

3:15-4:15pm
What (Almost) Nobody Knows About WWII
Carol Anderson, Emory
Everybody knows the chronology. Everybody knows how and why the Allies won. Yet during a war this complex and lengthy, there are dozens of shocking incidents that occurred that are less notorious. From secret agreements that shaped the post-war world, to extraordinary individuals, World War II threw up a series of surprises.

Do My Eyes Deceive Me? The Science of Visual Awareness
Brian Scholl, Yale
This talk will illustrate several key themes from the science of how we see—and how we sometimes fail to consciously perceive the world in front of us. We’ll see demonstrations in which salient objects disappear right in front of your eyes, even as you carefully attend to them.

**Regular full-day price is $169, but Thought Gallery readers can take $30 off with the code THOUGHT (talks will be held at the FIT Haft Auditorium, 227 W. 27th St.). Morning and afternoon session rates are also available.

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