Brand new to the Hen & Chicken- Altered State: Conversations for Grownups Altered State's mission is to foster intelligent debate and stimulating thought through live talks and podcasts. They explore politics, pop culture, contemporary lifestyles, and a green future. They strive to inspire forward-thinking ideas and to cultivate a community for the curious and open-minded,...

Humans have studied and interpreted dreams for many centuries. Have you ever woken up after a crazy dream convinced it means something? Or spent hours wondering why your mind comes up with such ludicrous fantasies? In this engaging talk from NHS psychiatrist and neuroscientist Dr Jonathan Iliff, you will learn what science has to say...

Did you know that many emotions are processed in a specific part of the brain called the amygdala? This small almond-shaped structure plays a crucial role in processing emotional information and is especially active when we experience fear and anger. The way we feel emotions is also influenced by other parts of the brain –...

Why are we attracted to some people but not others? And why is attraction sometimes a bolt from the blue, while at others it’s a gentle, slow burn? Join evolutionary anthropologist Dr Anna Machin in unraveling the tangle of factors that lead to attraction and love. Uncover the complex processes in your body triggered by...