BIOLOGY EVENT
You and Your Racist Brain: The Neuroscience of Prejudice
Who: Science on Tap featuring Dr. Larry Sherman
What: Science lecture series
When: 10/3/16 7-9
Where: Revolution Hall 1300 Stark St Portland
Cost: Advance tickets $18
$20 at the door
Description: Racism happens when a race wants to dominate, eliminate or exclude another race and along with that comes prejudice, the preconceived opinions built on instinct and not reason or experience. Larry Sherman, an OHSU neuroscientist discusses how we might overcome this ‘instinct’ with our understanding of neuroscience. Go listen to this interesting lecture to hear about a different approach to combating prejudice and ending racism.