This event is in the past.It took place on March 12, 2026 at Michigan League.
Educational Talk
Educational TalkKatz-Newcomb Lecture | The socioecological psychology of curiosity: Specialization and its discontent
Burns Park
Ever wonder why work feels draining even when you're good at it? Dr. Shigehiro Oishi dives into how hyper-specialization might be quietly killing our curiosity. Expect provocative research and fresh questions about modern productivity.
Academic lecture
Psychology research
Free event
Thought-provoking
Tips
🏛️"like Hogwarts" — beautiful historic building worth arriving early to wander
🎓Oishi's a leading voice in culture + well-being research
☕grab coffee at the basement cafe before the talk
Katz-Newcomb Lecture | The socioecological psychology of curiosity: Specialization and its discontent
Burns Park
Educational TalkEducational TalkEver wonder why work feels draining even when you're good at it? Dr. Shigehiro Oishi dives into how hyper-specialization might be quietly killing our curiosity. Expect provocative research and fresh questions about modern productivity.
Academic lecture
Psychology research
Free event
Thought-provoking
Tips
🏛️"like Hogwarts" — beautiful historic building worth arriving early to wander
🎓Oishi's a leading voice in culture + well-being research
☕grab coffee at the basement cafe before the talk
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