Ask a Scientist - The Math Instinct

Wed, Dec 7
7 - 9 pm
Free

This month's topic: The Math Instinct

Whether you love math or hate it, you're a natural mathematician. In
fact, our innate math instinct is so hardwired that even newborn
infants can detect errors in simple calculations of addition and
subtraction. Keith Devlin, NPR's "Math Guy" and author of "The Math
Instinct," will talk with us about the natural number sense that
allows dogs to catch frisbees, bees to build honeycombs, birds to
migrate, ants to navigate, and much more. Books will be available for
sale at the event.

About the Series: Ask a Scientist is a new and different kind of
lecture series. If you love watching Nova specials and reading
Scientific American at the doctor's office, then this event is for
you. Enjoy food, drinks, socializing, and conversation about the
universe's most fascinating mysteries! www.askascientistsf.com/

Venue:

Bazaar Cafe
5927 California St. (21st Ave)
San Francisco
415-831-5620
http://www.bazaarcafe.com

Additional Info:

415-751-5376
http://www.askascientistsf.com/