Imagination is the faculty of forming new ideas or concepts outside of our immediate reality. This is believed to be the reason why humans have become the dominating specie on the planet. Its is also the basis of fiction, whether printed or on-screen. Imagination is produced by our brain, in what is often referred to as ‘the mind’. In this interactive session, we will explore imagination and how neuroscience aims to decipher its neurological and psychological principles. We will also analyse how imagination can become a disease, such as in hypochondria, schizophrenia, or psychosis.

Please bring a smartphone with you to take part in the interactive polling element of the talk. Polling will be anonymous, and no data will be collected. Wifi is available to library card holders – if you do not already have a library card, consider dropping into The Hive before the talk to sign up.