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SUMMARY:Discussion - Viasakhan Thambi
DESCRIPTION:Theme: “Survival Over Science”\nPrimary Title: Why our brain is not built for the truth \nCore Discussion Topics: * Unraveling the human brain’s shared evolutionary traps with animals. \nExploring the persistence of superstition and pseudoscience in the modern world. \n\nSchedule & Access\nDate: Sunday\, 25th January 2026 \nTime: 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM (CET) \nStreaming Platforms: The event will be streamed live on Google Meet and YouTube. \nDirect Access: A QR code is provided on the poster to join the meeting directly. \n\nSocial Connection\nYou can follow more updates from this progressive discussion series on their official handles: \nInstagram: @samskara.germany \nYouTube: @samskaragermany \n\nAbout the Speaker: Dr. Vaisakhan Thampi\nDr. Vaisakhan Thampi is a prominent academic and science communicator from Kerala\, currently serving as an Assistant Professor at M.G. College\, Thiruvananthapuram. Known for his ability to bridge the gap between complex scientific concepts and public understanding\, he is a leading voice in Kerala’s progressive intellectual circles. \nHis work frequently focuses on: \nEvolutionary Psychology: Exploring how our ancestral biological traits influence modern human behavior. \nScientific Temper: Promoting rational thinking and debunking pseudoscience and superstitions. \nPublic Education: Engaging with the global Malayali diaspora to foster a culture of inquiry and evidence-based reasoning. \n\nSpeaker Profile Highlights\n\n\n\nFeature\nDetails\n\n\n\n\nCurrent Role\nAssistant Professor\, Department of Physics\, M.G. College\n\n\nLocation\nThiruvananthapuram\, Kerala\n\n\nExpertise\nEvolutionary Biology\, Science Communication\, and Rationalism\n\n\nSamskara Session\n“Survival Over Science: Why our brain is not built for the truth”
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