iBrain: Surviving the Technological Alteration of the Modern Mind October 22, 2008

Here is the Buzz -- If you think our constant use of the internet, blackberry's, iPods, text-messaging and video games have changed our lives and our children's lives, here's some breaking news: Our frequent use of technology has not only altered our lives, it's altered our brains.
Gary Small, M.D., one of America's leading neuroscientists and one of the leading medical experts on memory and brain fitness, discusses the remarkable brain evolution caused by the constant presence of technology today, separating the digital natives - those born in the computer age - from the digital immigrants, those who discovered computer technology as adults. Join us as Gary discusses:

* Techno-Brain Burnout -psychological and brain stress from too much technological exposure

* I Can Quit Any Time I Want -- how we can, indeed, be addicted to, the internet, games, social networking ,our e-mail and more - Find out what happens in our brain when we see messages that we like.

* Brain Gap - Technology Dividing Generations - gap between young digital natives and older adults.

Gary Small, M.D - Director of the Aging and Memory Research Center at the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior. He is one of the world's leading experts on brain science and has published numerous books and articles. Scientific American magazine named him one of the world's top innovators in science and technology, and he frequently appears on The Today Show, Good Morning America, 20/20 and CNN.

Jeff Zimman, CEO, Posit Science (http://www.positscience.com/) For the past two decades, Jeff Zimman has been involved with healthcare, information technology, and consumer products companies in implementing strategies leading to successful funding, high growth, and liquidity. Jeff is a former Venture Partner of VSP Capital, He earned his AB degree at Bowdoin College and his JD and MBA degrees at Stanford University.

$20 pre-registration, $25 at the door, cash/check OK, no credit cards.

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