Welcome to the LEVEL! Discover a one-of-a-kind experience with our online talks and lectures. We pride ourselves on delivering concise yet impactful lectures in arts and culture, fostering fresh and diverse outlooks on our world. Our approach goes beyond the surface, valuing understanding over mere knowledge. Our unique lectures are tailored to guide you through newfound perspectives and foster a deep appreciation for foreign viewpoints. Teaming up with leading experts in the field of art and culture, we offer an enriching journey that transcends traditional learning. Join us and embark on an enlightening adventure that will broaden your horizons and ignite your curiosity!
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Healing the Japanese Way: Exploring Reiki, Acupuncture, and More
We are thrilled to announce a new lecture on traditional Japanese energy healing practices, including Reiki, acupuncture, shiatsu, Kampo, and moxibustion.
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Magic and Mystery in Peter Doig’s Art
This talk will discuss Peter Doig’s, a mesmerising exploration of dreams and magic, where reality and imagination seamlessly intertwine.
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Miracles and Magic in Old Norse Viking Sagas and Mythology
During this lecture we will travel back in time to an era where Viking mythology and magic was a central part of society and everyday life.Â
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Mystery, Miracles and Magic: the work by the artist M.C.Escher
This talk on art of M.C. Escher is an exploration of pattern, space and surrealist viewpoints which create optical illusions where one sees reality change into the abstract in a way that both makes sense and does not at all
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Poetry Reading: mystery, miracles and magic
Join us as we delve into literary works and enjoy masterpieces read out loud! Our October theme will explore mystery, miracles and magic.
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The Magic Body: Visualising Medieval MedicineÂ
This talk looks at the body in ancient and medieval medical art, its balances and its magical properties.
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Myth and Magic
A fascinating relationship exists between mythology and stage magic. Both rely on the subconscious and use forms of storytelling to shape belief systems. Drawing parallels between the archetypes and symbols found in ancient myths and the techniques used by magicians to evoke wonder, this discussion will highlight how both myth and magic manipulate perception to…
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The Biology of Blame
This interactive lecture will explore the neuroscience of evil and the biological origins of blame. We’ll examine real case studies of individuals convicted of crimes linked to brain abnormalities, questioning whether these individuals are to blame and if they can truly be considered evil. We’ll then discuss how social and biological factors interplay to reveal…
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Aristotle on Virtue and Vice
Ancient Greek thinker Aristotle (384 BCE – 322 BCE) made significant contributions across various fields of study, including ethics, where his influence endures to this day. Notes on his Ethics lectures have been preserved through the centuries and continue to shape contemporary philosophical thought. For Aristotle, ethics was fundamentally about the cultivation of a virtuous…
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Vanitas: a matter of life and death£4.90
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Creatures of the Night: an Unnatural History of Monsters£4.90
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Blood, Guts and Implants: The Role of the Body in Performance Art£4.90
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A Golden Dawn: magic, mystery and madness at the turn of the 20th century£4.90
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Ancestral Veneration: Honouring the Dead Across Cultures£4.90
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The Practices and Principles of Shintoism
Shinto emphasizes worshiping and thankfulness to the land, and natural elements, simultaneously reminding us that we are a part of nature and that we can elevate our spirit only if we reconnect to our surroundings.ÂÂ
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How patience is becoming a lost virtue in our instant-gratification society
Our society, once accustomed to waiting and savouring the slow burn of anticipation, now thrives on the immediate and the instant. Has humanity lost its patience? Is this becoming a virtue that we need to regain?Â
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Cosmopolitanism in Urban Settings
Cosmopolitanism highlights cities as hubs of cultural awareness, where people from different backgrounds coexist and interact daily. New York, London, and Tokyo stand out for their distinct characteristics, contributing to their reputation as global metropoles.
