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Comedians Interview Experts: Astronomy and mythology with Ben Lillie and Moiya McTier (in NYC)
This week: How ignorance drives science
This show is exactly what it says. Every week one of your favorite comedians interviews an expert on a topic they’ve always wanted to know more about. Every Sunday come hear the funniest interviews about neuroscience, astrophysics, mental health, and more!
This week, Caveat owner Ben Lillie interviews astronomer and folklorist Moiya McTier about the intersection of astronomy and mythology.
Ben Lillie is a physicist turned storyteller turned mixer of academics and performance. He founded Caveat, an entertainment venue in New York City. He is co-founder of The Story Collider, a former TED writer, and a Moth StorySLAM champion.
Dr. Moiya McTier is an astrophysicist, folklorist, and author. Since breaking barriers at Harvard and Columbia, Moiya has given hundreds of talks around the world, consulted on Disney projects, and advocated for artists’ rights on Capitol Hill. Her latest book, Mothers of Invention, critiques society’s relationship to creativity through the eyes of the Muses from Greek mythology.
Starts 7:30PM ET