Join six human animal scientists and debaters as they wrestle with this existential question of who we are, and how we can be happy.
We are animals. We may have pulled ourselves out of the primordial muck by our bootstraps. We may have invented sophistications such as chess, quantum mechanics and the Nutbush. We may have developed consciousness, closely followed by curiosity, hope, and existential despair. But have we forgotten our roots?
Many of the things that bring us misery in the current day are constructs we invented. Inflation. The 5-day work week. Brexit. You’ve never seen a bonobo stressing over whether their stock portfolio offers an adequate return on investment. Would we be better off if we shrugged off our fictional fetters and returned to a simpler, more primal existence?
Sci fight is a quarterly Science Comedy Debate where scientists and comedians come together to debate serious issues in a ridiculous manner. Thrilled to celebrate National Science Week in partnership with the Science Gallery Melbourne!
This round’s topic: We should embrace our animal nature.
This event is part of National Science Week at Science Gallery Melbourne.
