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BARCELONA
A.I & Creativity: Integrating Artificial Intelligence Tools Into Our Lives
Wednesday 1st October: Cahoot House
As AI churns out symphonies, scripts, and conversations that feel eerily human, one question cuts through the noise: what’s left for us?
In this talk, composer and philosopher Rafel Jaume i Venys takes us to the edge of creativity and technology, exploring what it means to stay human in a world of intelligent machines. Blending philosophy, ethics, and real-world examples, in this talk we will dive into how to create with AI instead of competing against it — and why the future of creativity depends not on more intelligence, but deeper humanity.
Join us for a grounded, urgent call to rethink how we create, teach, and work in an AI-saturated world — and why the future belongs not to the most advanced algorithm, but to those who develop the tools to stay deeply human.
Whether you're an artist, technologist, creative, or just AI-curious, this talk will challenge assumptions and offer a powerful new lens on creativity, meaning, and the role of humans in the loop.
Speaker: Rafel Jaume i Venys
The Science of Breathwork & Cold Therapy: Resilience, Recovery and Balance
Wednesday 8th October: The Cover Club
What if the key to stress resilience, sharper focus, and faster recovery was already built into your body?
In this talk, we break down the science behind two of today’s most powerful wellness practices: conscious breathwork and cold exposure. Blending ancient wisdom with modern physiology, you’ll discover how these accessible tools directly impact the nervous system, shifting the body between fight-or-flight and deep rest.
We’ll explore how intentional breathing regulates oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood, rewires stress responses, and lays the groundwork for emotional balance. Then, we’ll dive into the cold—examining how ice baths, cold showers, and other techniques spark circulation, activate brown fat, reduce inflammation, and boost mood through natural neurotransmitters.
By combining breath and cold, this session offers a deep insight both the science and the practice behind human performance and well-being. Whether you’re curious to try these methods for the first time or looking to deepen your understanding, you’ll walk away with practical strategies to strengthen body, mind, and resilience from the inside out.
Speaker: Macarena Musante
unplugged: fake news and the social media trap
Thursday 23rd October: La Fabrica & Co, Poblenou
The 'mainstream' news is committing harakiri on social media channels by handing over its content, time, and credibility to platforms that thrive on hate, disinformation, and the profit of a few.
Hosted by Professor of Journalism, Santiago Giraldo Luque, this Growth lab LIVE talk confronts what happens when journalism hands its credibility to virality, when young people’s mental health is compromised by constant shock and lies, and when democracy is hollowed out by content designed to deceive.
In the wake of any major event, a tidal wave of misinformation usually explodes online: false political claims, misattributed videos, conspiracy theories—all before the truth is actually confirmed. But there is a counter-direction: we’ll explore how journalism can reclaim independence, restore trust, and serve society beyond the ruthless logic of clicks. This is a once-only chance to unplug and see clearly.
Speaker: Santiago Giraldo Luque, Associate Professor in the Department of Journalism and Coordinator of the Journalism Degree at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. He holds a degree in political science from the National University of Colombia and holds a Master's degree in Communication and Education.
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