Nerd Nite SF#150: Beginnings, Banalities (of Evil), and Pelvic Perceptions

It’s the Nerd Nite SF Sesquicentennial and we’re ready to celebrate! This month we commemorate one-hundred and fifty (150!) boozy, nerdy shows at our beloved venue, in our beloved city of San Francisco. Since we’re in a reflective mood, we’re excited to share a talk about the origins of the universe (Just how big was this “big bang”, anyway?), the banality of evil (How do “evil empires” start?), and vital truths about pelvic health! (What even is a “kegel” and how do you exercise one?)

The Beginning and End of the Universe (And Some Things in Between)

Speaker: John Groh, Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory

A crash course in modern cosmology: catch up on what we do, don’t, and might soon know about our universe.  Along the way, learn how the cosmic microwave background - the afterglow of the Hot Big Bang - is helping us unearth our cosmic origins.

The Banality of Evil

Speaker: Parsa Moein, Social Science Teacher

We all feel it. There is a darkness spreading like rust that is often indistinguishable from the other pillars of our lives. Modern evil isn’t what the Disney movies portray, it’s infinitely more malicious and worst of all, it’s so boring that we cannot even bring ourselves to pay attention to it. Join us for a succinct dissection of modern evil: how to identity, fight, and succeed against it.

Pelvic Perceptions: Separating Fact from Fiction

By: Dr. Karah Charette, Bodyful Physical Therapy and Wellness

Join Dr. Karah for a fun and informative session where we tackle common misconceptions about pelvic health. Through a lively ‘Fact or Fiction’-style talk, we’ll separate myth from reality, exploring everything from pelvic floor exercises to bladder control. Whether you’re a pelvic health pro or just curious, this talk will leave you with practical tips and a better understanding of your body!