SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 | LOS ANGELES, CA
SAT, SEPT 27, 2025
LOS ANGELES, CA
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2025
LOS ANGELES, CA
ABOUT | LOCATION | DATE & TIME | LINEUP
Big Ideas.
AMAZING Stories.
One AWESOME Night.
We've all experienced moments of awe. Moments where you're struck speechless by beauty. When your favorite song transports you to a different time and place. When you feel connected to something infinitely larger than yourself.
Science now proves these aren't just nice feelings. They're biological imperatives. Awe rewires your brain for resilience, dissolves the boundaries of your ego, makes you more generous, creative, and alive. It's the antidote to our age of anxiety and isolation.
Yet we've built a world that too often strips wonder away. We're so buried in screens and schedules that we've forgotten how to be amazed. The cost? We're living smaller, more fearful, more disconnected lives than our biology intended.
We’re inviting you to an extraordinary evening that puts awe back where it belongs—at the center of everything. This isn’t your typical lecture series. Eight remarkable storytellers—scientists, artists, explorers, and authors—will take the stage alongside a special musical guest to share ideas that will leave you inspired. You’ll hear from a leading psychologist revealing the surprising science of awe, a renowned adventurer describing how Earth’s most extreme places spark transcendence, a pioneering marine biologist unveiling groundbreaking work decoding animal communication, and a legendary screenwriter reflecting on how awe has shaped his career—along with many more.
Together, they’ll remind us what it truly means to be amazed.
Come curious. Leave transformed!
Big Ideas.
AMAZING Stories.
One AWESOME Night.
We've all experienced moments of awe. Moments where you're struck speechless by beauty. When your favorite song transports you to a different time and place. When you feel connected to something infinitely larger than yourself.
Science now proves these aren't just nice feelings. They're biological imperatives. Awe rewires your brain for resilience, dissolves the boundaries of your ego, makes you more generous, creative, and alive. It's the antidote to our age of anxiety and isolation.
Yet we've built a world that too often strips wonder away. We're so buried in screens and schedules that we've forgotten how to be amazed. The cost? We're living smaller, more fearful, more disconnected lives than our biology intended.
We’re inviting you to an extraordinary evening that puts awe back where it belongs—at the center of everything. This isn’t your typical lecture series. Eight remarkable storytellers—scientists, artists, explorers, and authors—will take the stage alongside a special musical guest to share ideas that will leave you inspired. You’ll hear from a leading psychologist revealing the surprising science of awe, a renowned adventurer describing how Earth’s most extreme places spark transcendence, a pioneering marine biologist unveiling groundbreaking work decoding animal communication, and a legendary screenwriter reflecting on how awe has shaped his career—along with many more.
Together, they’ll remind us what it truly means to be amazed.
Come curious. Leave transformed!
Big Ideas.
AMAZING Stories.
One AWESOME Night.
We've all experienced moments of awe. Moments where you're struck speechless by beauty. When your favorite song transports you to a different time and place. When you feel connected to something infinitely larger than yourself.
Science now proves these aren't just nice feelings. They're biological imperatives. Awe rewires your brain for resilience, dissolves the boundaries of your ego, makes you more generous, creative, and alive. It's the antidote to our age of anxiety and isolation.
Yet we've built a world that too often strips wonder away. We're so buried in screens and schedules that we've forgotten how to be amazed. The cost? We're living smaller, more fearful, more disconnected lives than our biology intended.
We’re inviting you to an extraordinary evening that puts awe back where it belongs—at the center of everything. This isn’t your typical lecture series. Eight remarkable storytellers—scientists, artists, explorers, and authors—will take the stage alongside a special musical guest to share ideas that will leave you inspired. You’ll hear from a leading psychologist revealing the surprising science of awe, a renowned adventurer describing how Earth’s most extreme places spark transcendence, a pioneering marine biologist unveiling groundbreaking work decoding animal communication, and a legendary screenwriter reflecting on how awe has shaped his career—along with many more.
Together, they’ll remind us what it truly means to be amazed.
Come curious. Leave transformed!
Big Ideas.
AMAZING Stories.
One AWESOME Night.
We've all experienced moments of awe. Moments where you're struck speechless by beauty. When your favorite song transports you to a different time and place. When you feel connected to something infinitely larger than yourself.
Science now proves these aren't just nice feelings. They're biological imperatives. Awe rewires your brain for resilience, dissolves the boundaries of your ego, makes you more generous, creative, and alive. It's the antidote to our age of anxiety and isolation.
Yet we've built a world that too often strips wonder away. We're so buried in screens and schedules that we've forgotten how to be amazed. The cost? We're living smaller, more fearful, more disconnected lives than our biology intended.
We’re inviting you to an extraordinary evening that puts awe back where it belongs—at the center of everything. This isn’t your typical lecture series. Eight remarkable storytellers—scientists, artists, explorers, and authors—will take the stage alongside a special musical guest to share ideas that will leave you inspired. You’ll hear from a leading psychologist revealing the surprising science of awe, a renowned adventurer describing how Earth’s most extreme places spark transcendence, a pioneering marine biologist unveiling groundbreaking work decoding animal communication, and a legendary screenwriter reflecting on how awe has shaped his career—along with many more.
Together, they’ll remind us what it truly means to be amazed.
Come curious. Leave transformed!
EXTRaoRDINARY
STORYTELLERS
EXTRaoRDINARY STORYTELLERS
EXTRaoRDINARY
STORYTELLERS
EXTRaoRDINARY STORYTELLERS
Amazing experts sharing the kinds of stories you’ll be talking about for weeks.
Amazing experts sharing the kinds of stories you’ll be talking about for weeks.
Amazing experts sharing the kinds of stories you’ll be talking about for weeks.
Amazing experts sharing the kinds of stories you’ll be talking about for weeks.
IMMERSIVE
PERFORMANCES
IMMERSIVE PERFORMANCES
IMMERSIVE
PERFORMANCES
IMMERSIVE PERFORMANCES
Music, visuals, and unexpected moments designed to blow your mind.
Music, visuals, and unexpected moments designed to blow your mind.
Music, visuals, and unexpected moments designed to blow your mind.
Music, visuals, and unexpected moments designed to blow your mind.
A COMMUNITY OF
CURIOUS MINDS
A COMMUNITY OF CURIOUS MINDS
A COMMUNITY OF
CURIOUS MINDS
A COMMUNITY OF CURIOUS MINDS
A room full of curious people who like
to learn more about themselves and the world around them.
A room full of curious people who like to learn more about themselves and the world around them.
A room full of curious people who like
to learn more about themselves and the world around them.
A room full of curious people who like
to learn more about themselves and the world around them.
DATE & TIME
DATE & TIME
DATE & TIME
DATE & TIME
Saturday, September 27th | 5:30 PM
Doors open at 5:30 PM with a hosted cocktail bar and light appetizers to enjoy before the program, which begins promptly at 6:15 PM.
Following the presentations, guests are invited to linger for a post-program reception with drinks and bites.
Saturday, September 27th
5:30 PM
Doors open at 5:30 PM with a hosted cocktail bar and light appetizers to enjoy before the program, which begins promptly at 6:15 PM.
Following the presentations, guests are invited to linger for a post-program reception with drinks and bites.
THE LINEUP
THE LINEUP
THE LINEUP
THE LINEUP




Dacher keltner
Dacher keltner
Dacher keltner
Dacher keltner
Professor, UC Berekely
PROFESSOR, UC BERKELEY
PROFESSOR, UC BERKELEY
"The Science of Awe And Why It Matters For All of Us"
"The Science of Awe And Why It Matters For All of Us"
"The Science of Awe And Why It Matters For All of Us"




Janna Levin
JANNA LEVIN
Janna Levin
JANNA LEVIN
Professor, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
Professor, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
Professor, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
"Our Dark Universe"
"Our Dark Universe"
"Our Dark Universe"




VICTOR VESCOVO
VICTOR VESCOVO
VICTOR VESCOVO
VICTOR VESCOVO
EXPLORER & ADVENTURER
EXPLORER & ADVENTURER
EXPLORER & ADVENTURER
"Finding Awe in Earth’s Extremes"
"Finding Awe in Earth’s Extremes"
"Finding Awe in Earth’s Extremes"




DAVID GRUBER
DAVID GRUBER
DAVID GRUBER
DAVID GRUBER
FOUNDER, PROJECT CETI
FOUNDER, PROJECT CETI & NAT GEO EXPLORER
FOUNDER, PROJECT CETI & NAT GEO EXPLORER
"Unlocking the Secrets of Animal Communication"
"Unlocking the Secrets of Animal Communication"
"Unlocking the Secrets of Animal Communication"




ROBOT KOCH
ROBOT KOCH
ROBOT KOCH
ROBOT KOCH
Award-Winning Composer & Producer
Award-winning composer & producer
Award-winning composer & producer




LATIF NASSER
LATIF NASSER
LATIF NASSER
LATIF NASSER
CO-Host, Radiolab
CO-HOST, RADIOLAB
CO-host, RADIOLAB
"The Age of Aquaticus"
"The Age of Aquaticus"
"The Age of Aquaticus"




DAVID S. GOYER
David S. Goyer
DAVID S. GOYER
David S. Goyer
Screenwriter, Director & Producer
Screenwriter, Director, & Producer
Screenwriter, Director, & Producer
Screenwriter, Director, & Producer
"Navigating Awe Through Story"
"Navigating Awe Through Story"
"Navigating Awe Through Story"




RAINN WILSON
RAINN WILSON
RAINN WILSON
RAINN WILSON
Actor, Author & ACTIVIST
Actor, Author & ACTIVIST
Actor, Author & ACTIVIST
"Why We Need a Spiritual Revolution"
"Why We Need a Spiritual Revolution"
"Why We Need a Spiritual Revolution"




KELLY CORRIGAN
KELLY CORRIGAN
KELLY CORRIGAN
KELLY CORRIGAN
BestSELLING Author & PODCAST Host
BestSELLING Author
& PODCAST Host
BestSELLING Author
& PODCAST Host
BestSELLING Author
& PODCAST Host
"Notes on Wonder"
"Notes on Wonder"
"Notes on Wonder"
Thank you to our sponsor
Thank you to
our sponsor
Thank you to our sponsor
Thank you to our sponsor
The mission of the John Templeton Foundation is to support interdisciplinary research and catalyze conversations that inspire awe and wonder. We are working to create a world where people are curious about the wonders of the universe, free to pursue lives of meaning and purpose, and motivated by great and selfless love.
The mission of the John Templeton Foundation is to support interdisciplinary research and catalyze conversations that inspire awe and wonder. We are working to create a world where people are curious about the wonders of the universe, free to pursue lives of meaning and purpose, and motivated by great and selfless love.



