In cooperation with the Neurorights Foundation

Film Screening: Werner Herzog's Theater of Thought

The Neurorights Foundation has teamed with director Werner Herzog to create an extraordinary documentary film about the human brain – join DWIH New York for a special screening in New York!

Through the lens of legendary filmmaker Werner Herzog, Theater of Thought takes audiences on a provocative journey into the study of the mind and consciousness, daring us to question whether we truly have autonomy over our thoughts, or if our brains will inevitably become infused with mind-controlling technology in the not so distant future. Gathering insight and predictions from some of the world’s most influential scientists and innovators, Theater of Thought is an exploration of the ethical, and existential, effects that neurotechnology presents in our rapidly advancing world.

The Neurorights Foundation engages the United Nations, regional organizations, national governments, companies, entrepreneurs, investors, scientists, and the public at large to raise awareness about the human rights and ethical implications of neurotechnology.

There will be a short introduction before the film, and after the screening, a Q&A with Rafael Yuste, Professor of Biological Sciences at Columbia University and Chief Scientific Advisor for Theater of Thought.

Attendance is free, but please register in advance.

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Rafael Yuste is a Professor of Biological Sciences and Neuroscience, Co­Director of the Kavli Institute of Brain Science and Director of the NeuroTechnology Center (NTC) at Columbia University. He has scientific expertise in the fields of the anatomy, physiology, and computation in cortical microcircuits with an extensive track record in the development of optical methods for neuroscience, including calcium imaging of neural circuits, two­photon imaging and manipulation of neuronal activity, with patented inventions such as optochemical compounds and holographic microscopy. He led the group of researchers that first proposed the BRAIN initiative and is currently a member of the NIH BRAIN workgroup.
Rafael Yuste, Professor of Biological Sciences and Neuroscience, Co­Director of the Kavli Institute of Brain Science and Director of the NeuroTechnology Center (NTC) at Columbia University

Trailer: Theater of Thought by Werner Herzog

Trailer: Theater of Thought by Werner Herzog

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Event Information

March 12, 2025, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Howard Gilman Theater, Elinor Bunin Munroe Film Center at 144 W 65th Street
Organizer(s): DWIH New York