Take a deep dive into the science of human human experience, from sensations to hallucinations, in this “mind-blowingly, awe-inspiringly good” (Broadway Baby) tour of the ancient mind-body problem, and the amazing discoveries of modern psychology and neuroscience that might help unwind it. A journey of self-discovery that mixes mindfulness with rationalism and irreverent humor, Consciousness grapples (more…)

Take a deep dive into the science of human human experience, from sensations to hallucinations, in this “mind-blowingly, awe-inspiringly good” (Broadway Baby) tour of the ancient mind-body problem, and the amazing discoveries of modern psychology and neuroscience that might help unwind it. A journey of self-discovery that mixes mindfulness with rationalism and irreverent humor, Consciousness grapples (more…)

“Astonishing and brilliant!” (NY Times) A hip-hop tour of modern evolutionary biology, winner of the Scotsman Fringe First Award in Edinburgh and nominated for a Drama Desk Award off-Broadway. Baba Brinkman combines the skills and charisma of a rapper with the precision of a scientist, offering deep insights into human nature and the origins of all (more…)

*NY Times Critics’ Pick!* “Peer reviewed rapper” Baba Brinkman explores one of the most heated questions of our age: what’s the point of religion? Taking a scientific approach, Baba performs faith-illuminating songs inspired by the best of evolutionary and cognitive science, with examples from his own family history (Baba’s ultra-religious great-great-great-grandfather sired more than 8,000 (more…)

*NY Times Critics’ Pick!* “Peer reviewed rapper” Baba Brinkman explores one of the most heated questions of our age: what’s the point of religion? Taking a scientific approach, Baba performs faith-illuminating songs inspired by the best of evolutionary and cognitive science, with examples from his own family history (Baba’s ultra-religious great-great-great-grandfather sired more than 8,000 (more…)