Upcoming Events Related to Animal Magnetism:

Building the Extended Society:

Friday, April 26, 2013
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Rhode Island Hall, Room 108

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Humans' Emotional Bond with Pets

Fall 2013

Con-Socials As Mirrors and Resources

Spring 2014

The Giving and Costly Pet

Fall 2014

Past Events:

Why Do We Watch Stupid Cat Videos? How Do Pets Amuse?

Thursday, December 6, 2012 at Noon
Rhode Island Hall, Room 108
Organized by: Susan E. Alcock, John Bodel, and Stephen Houston (Brown University)

Come be introduced to Brown's Mellon Sawyer Seminar, "Animal Magnetism: The Emotional Ecology of Animals and Humans" (organized by the Program in Early Cultures).

Watch some of Brown faculty members' favorite YouTube clips of cat and other animal antics, and hear perspectives on why we find them funny, compelling, or even addictive.

The audience will vote on submissions in the student competition to create a logo for "Animal Magnetism".

Pizza and soda will be served, or feel free to bring a lunch.