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“Why Am I?” Episode 2 The Man with the Seven
Troubled Teens Second Memory
Following the episode ‘The Early Years’ viewed back This film marvels at the mysteries of Wearing’s
in July, we will sit down to watch episode two, condition, and of the brain itself. Even though
‘Troubled Teens’ of the series. Wearing’s memories only survive for moments at a
time, he still maintains a virtuoso’s grasp of the
The study of 1000 Kiwis, studied for 40 years to help musical language. Wearing cannot recall his own
uncover the science of us all. What is it that makes age or what day of the week it is, but he never
kids run off the rails and what can be done about it? forgets his wife's name. It seems that what he loves
Why do some teens become career criminals while most in life is ingrained in him; it transcends the
others come right? confines of memory.
Date: 2 September Time: 3-4pm Venue: Clubhouse In this movie, we explore how in the throes of
extreme mental dysfunction, the family learns to
Smell - Our Most embrace the wonder of it all. There are undeniable
Underestimated Sense drawbacks associated with living each moment as
though it's your first, but there is also great beauty.
Smell is our most ancient, but also our most Date:23 September Time:3-4pm Venue: Clubhouse
underestimated, sense.
In a recent survey of young adults, just over half
said they would rather lose their sense of smell History of Surgery
than their access to technology, like laptops or
smartphones. In this episode Anja Taylor A documentary series looking at the brutal, bloody
and dangerous history of surgery. Michael Mosley
investigates the hidden powers of smell, and how
recounts the history of surgery through its
smell influences many aspects of our lives in ways
catastrophes and successes.
we often overlook.
Revealing how through mishap and misadventure,
Date: 9 September Time: 3-4pm Venue: Clubhouse brain surgery has become the life-saving discipline
it is today, Michael also has a go at heart surgery,
meets a man with no heartbeat and witnesses an
We Are What We Eat operation where the patient is cooled until their
brain stops—and then has all of their blood sucked
It has been one of the main health premises for a out.
number of years now. Scientists, doctors, and
Mosley also delves into transplant surgery, 16th-
nutritionists have been trying to tell us that diet is
century bondage and 21st-century botox in his
crucial for our health.
journey. Finishing with how the early days of
surgery were dark and barbaric.
This documentary explores how junk food affects
our health. In spite of being labelled as junk food, it Date: 30 September Time: 3-4pm Venue:Clubhouse
generally does not present any sort of instant health
NOTE Usually we have room for everyone to attend.
problems when incorporated in a well-balanced
However, it is advisable that you register to attend
diet.
prior to the talk, either via your schedule or
Date: 16 September Time: 3-4pm Venue: Clubhouse Reception.
