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Nerd Nite SF #147: LEGOs, Surviving the Zombie Apocalypse, and A Nuclear Alien Hunt

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“Brick by Brick: The LEGO-cy”

Speaker: Jonathan Chinchilla, Google

Dive into the fascinating world of LEGO, exploring its evolution from a simple toy to a global cultural icon. Uncover intriguing facts, the power of pivoting, and its influence on nostalgia, culture, and education. See why LEGO continues to captivate and inspire across generations.

“How to Survive When Disaster Strikes! Lessons from Zombie Apocalypses”

Speaker: Patrick Mulligan, Neurospace

Earthquakes, fires and floods are bad enough, but what comes after is worse. No water, no electricity, no food and maybe even no help for days. This may sound like the start to a zombie movie, but it doesn’t have to end like one! Just sorting out food, water and entertainment is enough to keep you from joining the hordes of the undead. Find out some tips and tricks to survive the ever-looming apocalypse.

“Naughty by Nuclear: The Science Behind Bombs, Supernovae, and the Nuclear Search for Extraterrestrial Life”

Speaker: Julia DeMarines, UC Berkeley

Oppenheimer, Chernobyl, Fallout - we’ve seen a lot of radioactivity portrayed in cinema in recent years, but how does it actually work? Come walk through the valley of instability with us and and find out what breaks apart the Strong (nuclear) Force and how that energy can be used for energy, bombs, and maybe even detecting extraterrestrial life.

Wednesday, 10/23/24

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$10 advance, $15 at door

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