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TCD, Thursday 26th September
A Love Letter to Realism in a Time of Grief – What Does it Mean to Be Human? – A talk by explorer Mark Pollock and human rights lawyer Simone George as part of the Trinity Long Room Hub What does it Mean to be Human in the 21st Century? lecture series.
“Spinal Injury strikes at the very heart of what it means to be human” – Mark Pollock.
When faced with life's toughest circumstances, how should we respond: as an optimist, a realist or something else? In an unforgettable talk, explorer Mark Pollock and human rights lawyer Simone George explore the tension between acceptance and hope in times of grief – and share the ground-breaking work they're undertaking to cure paralysis.
Simone George and Mark Pollock delivered a joint TED talk in 2018 which was recorded at the TED Conference in Vancouver and received over 1.5 million views in its first 6 months online. For the finale of the What it Means to Be Human in the 21st Century, they will join us in Trinity College Dublin to speak about on the journey from injury to inspiration in an exploration of human endeavour.
Simone and Mark's talk will be followed by a short interview hosted by Ian Robertson, neuro-scientist and clinical psychologist, and questions from the audience.
- Date:
- Thursday 26th September
- Time:
- 6.30pm - 8.00pm
- Price:
- €5.85 - €10.85
- Address:
- Trinity Long Room Hub, College Green, Dublin 2, Ireland
