In a world of endless noise, we create live experiences that connect, inspire, and transform.
In a world of endless noise, we create live experiences that connect, inspire, and transform.
In a world of endless noise, we create live experiences that connect, inspire, and transform.
In a world of endless noise, we create live experiences that connect, inspire, and transform.
Join us at an upcoming event
Join us at an upcoming event
SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 — CONVERSATION — OXFORD, UK
The Neuroscience of Consciousness with Anil Seth and Jonny Thomson
What is consciousness, really—and how close are we to understanding it? In this live conversation from Oxford, Big Think’s Jonny Thomson—author of Mini Philosophy and longtime philosophy educator—sits down with celebrated neuroscientist Anil Seth to explore the cutting edge of mind science. From perception and the self to the latest theories of how consciousness emerges from the brain, Seth brings clarity to questions that have long puzzled science and philosophy alike. If you’re curious about how we make sense of the world—and ourselves—this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 — CONVERSATION — OXFORD, UK
The Neuroscience of Consciousness with Anil Seth and Jonny Thomson
What is consciousness, really—and how close are we to understanding it? In this live conversation from Oxford, Big Think’s Jonny Thomson—author of Mini Philosophy and longtime philosophy educator—sits down with celebrated neuroscientist Anil Seth to explore the cutting edge of mind science. From perception and the self to the latest theories of how consciousness emerges from the brain, Seth brings clarity to questions that have long puzzled science and philosophy alike. If you’re curious about how we make sense of the world—and ourselves—this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 — CONVERSATION — OXFORD, UK
The Neuroscience of Consciousness with Anil Seth and Jonny Thomson
What is consciousness, really—and how close are we to understanding it? In this live conversation from Oxford, Big Think’s Jonny Thomson—author of Mini Philosophy and longtime philosophy educator—sits down with celebrated neuroscientist Anil Seth to explore the cutting edge of mind science. From perception and the self to the latest theories of how consciousness emerges from the brain, Seth brings clarity to questions that have long puzzled science and philosophy alike. If you’re curious about how we make sense of the world—and ourselves—this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 — IDEASCAPE — LOS ANGELES, CA
A Night of Awe and Wonder
A Night of Awe and Wonder is a one-time, live editorial event in Los Angeles, where a lineup of remarkable storytellers—scientists, artists, explorers, and thinkers—unpack the theme of awe through a series of live, multimedia presentations. Prepare to journey through the wonders of the universe and the mysteries of the human mind as big ideas come to life through cutting-edge research, personal stories, and perspectives from the outer edges of knowledge and creativity. It’s an extraordinary evening designed to leave you inspired and transformed.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 — IDEASCAPE — LOS ANGELES, CA
A Night of Awe and Wonder
A Night of Awe and Wonder is a one-time, live editorial event in Los Angeles, where a lineup of remarkable storytellers—scientists, artists, explorers, and thinkers—unpack the theme of awe through a series of live, multimedia presentations. Prepare to journey through the wonders of the universe and the mysteries of the human mind as big ideas come to life through cutting-edge research, personal stories, and perspectives from the outer edges of knowledge and creativity. It’s an extraordinary evening designed to leave you inspired and transformed.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 — IDEASCAPE — LOS ANGELES, CA
A Night of Awe and Wonder
A Night of Awe and Wonder is a one-time, live editorial event in Los Angeles, where a lineup of remarkable storytellers—scientists, artists, explorers, and thinkers—unpack the theme of awe through a series of live, multimedia presentations. Prepare to journey through the wonders of the universe and the mysteries of the human mind as big ideas come to life through cutting-edge research, personal stories, and perspectives from the outer edges of knowledge and creativity. It’s an extraordinary evening designed to leave you inspired and transformed.
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SALON — LOS ANGELES
Salon — Los Angeles
Salon — Los Angeles
We hosted our inaugural LA salon, an intimate gathering where 100 guests—including filmmakers, scientists, and artists—explored big ideas through art, music, and conversation. The evening featured Chromasonic’s immersive Satellite One installation, a discussion with leading psychedelic researcher Robin Carhart-Harris, and a live performance by Joe Patitucci, who turned plant electricity into ambient music.
We hosted our inaugural LA salon, an intimate gathering where 100 guests—including filmmakers, scientists, and artists—explored big ideas through art, music, and conversation. The evening featured Chromasonic’s immersive Satellite One installation, a discussion with leading psychedelic researcher Robin Carhart-Harris, and a live performance by Joe Patitucci, who turned plant electricity into ambient music.
We hosted our inaugural LA salon, an intimate gathering where 100 guests—including filmmakers, scientists, and artists—explored big ideas through art, music, and conversation. The evening featured Chromasonic’s immersive Satellite One installation, a discussion with leading psychedelic researcher Robin Carhart-Harris, and a live performance by Joe Patitucci, who turned plant electricity into ambient music.
PREVIOUS EVENTS
PREVIOUS EVENTS
MAY 29, 2025 — Freethink CONVERSATION — San FRANCISCO, CA
The Great Progression Begins Now
We're bringing together visionary technologists, founders, and futurists in San Francisco to explore how breakthrough technologies—from AI to clean energy to synthetic biology—can help reinvent America for the 21st century. Curated by Peter Leyden in partnership with Freethink, this evening will feature bold ideas, dynamic conversations, and a celebration of the innovators shaping what comes next. It’s a night to frame the future—and to meet the people building it.
MAY 29, 2025 — Freethink CONVERSATION — San FRANCISCO, CA
The Great Progression Begins Now
We're bringing together visionary technologists, founders, and futurists in San Francisco to explore how breakthrough technologies—from AI to clean energy to synthetic biology—can help reinvent America for the 21st century. Curated by Peter Leyden in partnership with Freethink, this evening will feature bold ideas, dynamic conversations, and a celebration of the innovators shaping what comes next. It’s a night to frame the future—and to meet the people building it.
MAY 29, 2025 — Freethink CONVERSATION — San FRANCISCO, CA
The Great Progression Begins Now
We're bringing together visionary technologists, founders, and futurists in San Francisco to explore how breakthrough technologies—from AI to clean energy to synthetic biology—can help reinvent America for the 21st century. Curated by Peter Leyden in partnership with Freethink, this evening will feature bold ideas, dynamic conversations, and a celebration of the innovators shaping what comes next. It’s a night to frame the future—and to meet the people building it.
MAY 18, 2025 — BIG THINK+ CONVERSATION — WASHINGTON, DC
The Rise of the Leader-Manager Hybrid with Suzy Welch
We're inviting bestselling author and business thinker Suzy Welch to expand on her concept of the “lanager”—a new kind of leader who balances vision with execution. Blending inspiration with hands-on management, Welch will explore how today’s most effective team builders earn trust, embody values, and adapt to the moment. If you’re rethinking what leadership should look like in the modern workplace, this is the conversation to hear.
MAY 18, 2025 — BIG THINK+ CONVERSATION — WASHINGTON, DC
The Rise of the Leader-Manager Hybrid with Suzy Welch
We're inviting bestselling author and business thinker Suzy Welch to expand on her concept of the “lanager”—a new kind of leader who balances vision with execution. Blending inspiration with hands-on management, Welch will explore how today’s most effective team builders earn trust, embody values, and adapt to the moment. If you’re rethinking what leadership should look like in the modern workplace, this is the conversation to hear.
MAY 18, 2025 — BIG THINK+ CONVERSATION — WASHINGTON, DC
The Rise of the Leader-Manager Hybrid with Suzy Welch
We're inviting bestselling author and business thinker Suzy Welch to expand on her concept of the “lanager”—a new kind of leader who balances vision with execution. Blending inspiration with hands-on management, Welch will explore how today’s most effective team builders earn trust, embody values, and adapt to the moment. If you’re rethinking what leadership should look like in the modern workplace, this is the conversation to hear.
APRIL 8, 2025 — FREETHINK MEDIA SALON — LOS ANGELES, CA
The New Space Race is Just Beginning
The space industry is at an exciting inflection point. After decades of laying the groundwork, the basic infrastructure for space exploration and commercialization has matured — costs have decreased, technologies have advanced, and the door is wide open for a new era of explosive growth. Joining us was Will Bruey, CEO and co-founder of Varda Space Industries who helped us explore this next phase of space exploration and commercialization.
APRIL 8, 2025 — FREETHINK MEDIA SALON — LOS ANGELES, CA
The New Space Race is Just Beginning
The space industry is at an exciting inflection point. After decades of laying the groundwork, the basic infrastructure for space exploration and commercialization has matured — costs have decreased, technologies have advanced, and the door is wide open for a new era of explosive growth. Joining us was Will Bruey, CEO and co-founder of Varda Space Industries who helped us explore this next phase of space exploration and commercialization.
APRIL 8, 2025 — FREETHINK MEDIA SALON — LOS ANGELES, CA
The New Space Race is Just Beginning
The space industry is at an exciting inflection point. After decades of laying the groundwork, the basic infrastructure for space exploration and commercialization has matured — costs have decreased, technologies have advanced, and the door is wide open for a new era of explosive growth. Joining us was Will Bruey, CEO and co-founder of Varda Space Industries who helped us explore this next phase of space exploration and commercialization.
JUNE 11, 2024 — FREETHINK MEDIA SALON — LOS ANGELES, CA
The Future of Psychedelic Science
We hosted our inaugural LA salon, an intimate gathering where 100 guests—including filmmakers, scientists, and artists—explored big ideas through art, music, and conversation. The evening featured Chromasonic’s immersive Satellite One installation, a discussion with leading psychedelic researcher Robin Carhart-Harris, and a live performance by Joe Patitucci, who turned plant electricity into ambient music.
JUNE 11, 2024 — FREETHINK MEDIA SALON — LOS ANGELES, CA
The Future of Psychedelic Science
We hosted our inaugural LA salon, an intimate gathering where 100 guests—including filmmakers, scientists, and artists—explored big ideas through art, music, and conversation. The evening featured Chromasonic’s immersive Satellite One installation, a discussion with leading psychedelic researcher Robin Carhart-Harris, and a live performance by Joe Patitucci, who turned plant electricity into ambient music.
JUNE 11, 2024 — FREETHINK MEDIA SALON — LOS ANGELES, CA
The Future of Psychedelic Science
We hosted our inaugural LA salon, an intimate gathering where 100 guests—including filmmakers, scientists, and artists—explored big ideas through art, music, and conversation. The evening featured Chromasonic’s immersive Satellite One installation, a discussion with leading psychedelic researcher Robin Carhart-Harris, and a live performance by Joe Patitucci, who turned plant electricity into ambient music.
