“Ah yes, I remember it well!” Or Not! Our Brains, Our Memory, and Brain Health (Zoom)
Zoom Video Conference | CLASS FULL - Email info@lifelonglearningcollaborative.org to be added to the waitlist.
This is a hybrid class being held in-person and on Zoom.
THIS REGISTRATION IS FOR ZOOM.
Is dementia inevitable as we age? Did that first kiss really happen the way we remember it? Do our brains stop developing at age 25? Neuroplasticity? What’s that about? Aging – is it a disease? If so, could it be cured?
We will turn to brain science, developmental psychology, neurobiology, as well as philosophy to learn the latest thinking about the human brain, memory, and brain health. We aim to increase our understanding of the development and inner workings of our brains across our lifetimes, with an emphasis on memory, how memories are made, and why they are usually wrong. We’ll also check out other brain functions and dysfunctions, challenge ourselves to develop brain-healthy habits, and decide if we want to live forever.
Format: Presentations and discussion. Participants will pick a topic from an extensive list of suggestions to give a presentation with discussion. The coordinators will provide suggestions and help.
Resources/Expenses: No required expenses. Books, movies, podcasts etc. will be strongly recommended and they might involve an expense, but will not be required.
Robert Kemp
Bob Kemp, a retired corporate attorney, has tracked recent AI developments. He co-coordinated Huckleberry Finn, Frankenstein, and other popular LLC courses.
Linda Shamoon
Linda Shamoon taught courses on writing in electrotonic environments at URI. She has co-coordinated over 20 courses, including numerous iterations of the popular Concerts and Conversations course, and currently heads the LLC Technology Committee. Since starting in LLC’s iPhonography class, Linda is also an enthusiastic cell phone photographer and photo editor.
Karen Stein
Karen Stein is a retired URI professor. She taught American literature and Women’s Studies. This is her second time coordinating a class for LLC.