Rationality Freiburg

Inside the Brain: How Cells and Structure Shape the Mind

Start: Friday, October 10, 2025 6:00 pm
End: Friday, October 10, 2025 8:30 pm
Location: Veranstaltungsraum, Haus des Engagements, Rehlingstraße 9, 79100 Freiburg (Map, Coordinates: 47.98953, 7.83979)
Host(s): Catarina
Type of event: presentation, discussion
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Preparation

None.

What will we do?

Have you ever wondered what the brain really looks like up close? In this talk, we’ll explore the amazing variety of brain cells and see how their structure makes thinking, remembering, and moving possible. We’ll also look at what happens when this structure is disrupted, and how that can affect the way we experience the world.

Organization

You are worried you have nothing to contribute? No worries! Everyone is welcome!

There always is a mix of German and English speakers and we configure the discussion rounds so that everyone feels comfortable participating. The primary language is English.

This meetup will be hosted by Catarina.

There will be snacks and drinks.

We will go and get dinner after the meetup. Anyone who has time is welcome to join.

Location (Veranstaltungsraum, Haus des Engagements)

In the above map the location where you should leave your bikes is marked in blue and the entrance (at the end of the metal ramp) with a red cross.

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Detailed microscopic view of brain neurons with branching dendrites and synaptic connections, showing the intricate cellular structure that enables thought and memory

Image generated with AI.