Lucid Dreaming is a state of mind where you are dreaming, but are still in control of your dreams. Mason gives tips (reality checks, sleeping) and warns of some risks you should be aware of (sleep paralysis) for becoming a lucid dreamer.
Category: Other
Intro to Structure in Music
An introduction to the underlying structure of music (beats, measures, verse, chorus) using “We Will Rock You” and “Billy Jean”.
The Risk of AI
Why are people so worried about Artificial Intelligence (AI)? Is the development of super intelligence inevitable? And if it is, is there any way to make it friendly? Jan goes over the arguments for and against worrying about AI.
Make Your Writing Suck Less
Writing is hard. You either get too many high-level (how to make a good character) or low-level (don’t use the passive tense) tips, with no way to tie them together systematically.
Sean has been writing fiction (for fun) and non-fiction (because academia) for a while and in this talk, he presented a systematic way to review your writing.
Based off this Blog Post
7 Types of Female Orgasms
A presentation for both women and their partners on exploring female sexuality and pleasure.
My Journey Into Porn
by Anonymous at Downtown Toronto
Technology and Relationships
Flow: Being in the Zone
Quantum Computing
Jazz & Leadership
A Pecha Kucha talk on Patrick’s passion for jazz and what it can teach us about leadership, teamwork, and innovation