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PhDs & Pints: Geography of War — Why Do We Keep Fighting?
Where academia meets nightlife.

What drives nations to go to war? Why do some conflicts last for decades while others end quickly? And how much does geography shape the way wars begin, evolve, and end?
Join us for an engaging evening of conversation, drinks, and big ideas at PhDs & Pints, where experts bring fascinating topics out of the classroom and into a relaxed social setting.
This month's discussion features Dr. Anup Desai, who will explore how geography, resources, borders, and human behavior have influenced conflict throughout history—and what these patterns can teach us about today's global hotspots. Whether you're curious about world affairs, history, politics, or simply enjoy thoughtful conversations, this event is designed to be accessible, interactive, and fun.
No lectures. No exams. Just great discussion over drinks.

### What to Expect

• A lively, accessible talk from Dr. Anup Desai - 6:45 PM - 7:30 PM
• Interactive Q&A and audience discussion 7:30 PM - 8:00 PM
• Games and opportunities to meet new people 8:00 PM onwards
• Complex ideas explained without academic jargon
• A welcoming environment for curious minds of all backgrounds

No academic background required. Whether you're a student, professional, history enthusiast, or just looking for an interesting night out, you're invited.

### Event Details

📅 Date: Monday, August 4
🕡 Time: 6:30 PM
📍 Venue: Sugar Mouse NYC
47 3rd Ave
New York, NY 10003
🎟️ Admission: Free
Come grab a drink, meet fellow curious New Yorkers, and discover why some of the world's oldest questions are still shaping today's headlines.
Seats are limited—reserve your spot today!

Whether you’re a parent, student, educator, or just someone fascinated by political affairs, this is the perfect first night for PhDs & Pints. Smart people. Cold drinks. Big conversations.

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When a room full of strangers moves to the same beat, their brains start to move together too. This talk explores the neuroscience of interbrain synchrony, such as how music, rhythm, and altered states pull separate nervous systems into a shared rhythm, from ritual dance to the modern rave. We'll trace the math underneath the music (fractal structure, wave dynamics) up through the psychology of the dance floor, and into the clinic, where music is increasingly used as a deliberate tool in psychedelic-assisted therapy. Drawing on years inside the cannabis industry and hands-on psychedelic pharmacology research, this talk breaks down what's actually happening in the brain on psychoactive substances: shifts in perception, cognition, and the neurochemistry behind altered states, plus what's driving their growing clinical use in therapy.

Expect storytelling, humor, surprising insights, and plenty of “wait… that’s actually true” moments.
Agenda:
Doors Open: 6:30 PM
Lecture + Q&A: 6:45 PM - 8 PM
Open-form networking: 8 PM and onwards
Whether you’re a parent, student, educator, or just someone fascinated by neuroscience, this is the perfect first night for PhDs & Pints. Smart people. Cold drinks. Big conversations.