Summary: "I compromise my own values and integrity to avoid rejection or others' anger" is a statement that can be seen as symptomatic of codependency in a relationship. Brands have clearly always needed consumers, or they would cease to be; but has social media taken this to a whole new level? Why are chasing superficial love like needy teenagers? A look at the way brands behave in social media and what it really is that consumers want. And why it may be time for a spot of "Unicorn Punching"
Events
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Thursday, May 17, 2012 - 18:30 |
 Wednesday, May 16, 2012 - 18:00 to 19:00 SOLD OUT Professor Adrian Furnham of University College London will speak about ‘Happiness and Emotional Intelligence’ Adrian is the world's most published psychologist, and an accomplished speaker, and has written numerous pieces for the Financial Times. PLEASE NOTE: This event is sold out. A live stream will be available on the night via http://live.sciencegallery.com |
Saturday, May 12, 2012 - 13:00 to 16:00, Saturday, May 19, 2012 - 13:00 to 16:00 Free Pre Booking Essential Please note 1pm start time! What is Coder Dojo? We hacked together a cool hangout that puts the real power of the internet and technology in the hands of the Irish youth. The true power of the net comes from coding, designing and having fun. CoderDojo is a place where you can learn from others and share what you are doing! Each week we have a hands on session with technologies like HTML5, PHP or Python.For more details visit http://coderdojo.com/ or contact the Coder Dojo team at dublin@coderdojo.com.
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Thursday, May 10, 2012 - 18:00 Do you track personal information, hoping to gain insights into yourself or your surrounding world? Are you curious about people who do? The Dublin Quantified Self group (#QSelfDublin) is for anyone interested in self-tracking. Whether you record your jogging times, how often you communicate with friends or how you are feeling - we would love to hear from you! |
 Wednesday, May 9, 2012 - 18:00 to 20:30 €7 In their first ever live event, Newstalk's Futureproof team will take you to the movies. The weekly science show has decided to explore the real science behind some of the most iconic science fiction movies, kicking off with Andrew Niccol's Gattaca. There will be a screening of the movie accompanied by a Q&A with geneticist Kevin Mitchell in what promises to be an entertaining and enlightening event. |
Tuesday, May 8, 2012 - 18:00 to 20:00 Free Calling all Cocoaheads! The idea behind this virtual, casual get-together is to share thoughts, tips, problems and ideas concerning Cocoa and writing applications for the Mac and iPhone. All new ideas and content are welcome! For more information visit Xcake. Xcake meets at Science Gallery on the second Tuesday of every month. This week There'll be a talk from Ronan O'Malley from Fixational, who'll be speaking about eye-tracking software they've developed for iOS. |
Saturday, May 5, 2012 - 13:00 to 16:00 Free Pre Booking Essential Please note there will be no coder dojo this weekend. We will be back again next Saturday May 12th.
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 Friday, May 4, 2012 - 19:00 to 20:45 SOLD OUT ROBIN INCE - Happiness Through Science (Star Corpse Apple Child) Direct from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2011. Following on from his sellout national tour of ‘Uncaged Monkeys’, with Professor Brian Cox, and as co-presenter of BBC Radio 4’s Sony Gold Award winning series ‘The Infinite Monkey Cage’, Robin continues his comic exploration of the human condition in his new show. |
 Thursday, May 3, 2012 - 18:00 to 19:00 €5 There have been many books written about Antarctica in the past, most focusing on only one aspect of the continent – its science, its wildlife, the heroic age of exploration, personal experiences or the sheer awesome beauty of the landscape, for example. As part of our SFI Speaker Series, Gabrielle Walker-- author, consultant to New Scientist and regular broadcaster with the BBC-- will speak about her new book Antarctica, which captures the whole story of the inhospitable continent. |
 Wednesday, May 2, 2012 - 18:00 to 19:00 Free Stuart's talk will relate to HAPPY and the sense that social capital is seen to be linked to well being. Ireland has high levels of social capital, as indexed via giving to aid. However, aid may not always make people happy-- in fact, some of the research Stuart presents will suggest that people may not be happy to be helped-- so how you help matters as well. |