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SUMMARY:Can Language Induce Altered States of Perception? | Keynote by Addy from Ekkolápto
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LOCATION:Boca Raton\, United States
DESCRIPTION:<strong>WHAT:</strong>\n<p>&bull\; What if you could think in smells instead of words\, visuals\, or sounds? Addy Cha from Ekkol&aacute\;pto will be presenting his latest work on what he calls an Olfactory Language&ndash\;a constructed language (conlang) that uses physical smells as symbols and words rather than shapes and sounds from typical language.&nbsp\;</p>\n<p>&bull\; Addy's presentation will cover the origins of this language and how training on it may modify our sense of self\, memories\, and perception.&nbsp\;</p>\n<p>&bull\; More info on this project can be found here:&nbsp\;<anoopener" target="_blank">https://ekkolapto.substack.com/p/can-language-induce-altered-states</a></p>\n<p><strong>&bull\; Hosted by:</strong>&nbsp\;<anoopener" target="_blank">Addy</a>&nbsp\;(<anoopener" target="_blank">Ekkolapto.org</a>)</p>\n<p>&bull\; Photos and video by<strong>&nbsp\;</strong><anoopener" target="_blank"><strong>Ekkol&aacute\;pto</strong></a><strong>.&nbsp\;</strong>Previous events at&nbsp\;<anoopener" target="_blank">MIT</a>&nbsp\;and&nbsp\;<anoopener" target="_blank">FAU</a>.&nbsp\;</p>\n<strong>WHEN:</strong>\n<p>&bull\;&nbsp\;<strong>Thursday April 24rd&nbsp\;</strong>from<strong>&nbsp\;3PM EST&nbsp\;</strong>to<strong>&nbsp\;5PM EDT.</strong></p>\n<strong>WHO:</strong>\n<p>&bull\; Curious researchers and students across STEM\, medicine\, and philosophy. Even if you think you aren't a fit for this event\, apply anyways!&nbsp\;</p>\n<strong>SCHEDULE:</strong>\n<p>&bull\;&nbsp\;<strong>3PM to 3:15PM:</strong>&nbsp\;Check-in.</p>\n<p>&bull\;<strong>&nbsp\;3:15PM to 4PM:&nbsp\;</strong>Addy's Presentation on Olfactory Languages.</p>\n<p>&bull\;&nbsp\;<strong>4PM to 5PM:&nbsp\;</strong>Q/A + Discussion.</p>\n<strong>WHERE:</strong>\n<p>&bull\; Located in Florida Atlantic University's&nbsp\;<em><strong>Rubin Gruber AI Sandbox</strong></em>.</p>\nPREVIOUS SALONS:\n<p>&bull\; Past presentations and discussions are uploaded for you to watch on the ekkol&aacute\;pto channel:&nbsp\;<anoopener" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@ekkolapto3</a></p>
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