THE RISE AND FALL OF THE HUMAN MIND

The human brain is our greatest achievement — and perhaps our greatest threat. Physician, neuroscientist, and winemaker Martin Jan Stransky knows exactly how our intelligence lifted us to the top of the planet, and how the very same traits now drive us toward collapse.

From the triumphs of art, science, and culture to the modern plagues of distraction, addiction, and disinformation, Stransky shows how the mind both creates and undermines civilization. If we are clever enough to shape the world, are we wise enough to save ourselves from it?

In this conversation, he blends medicine, history, and personal insight to ask where the mind is heading next — and whether we can reclaim its power before it’s too late. Expect a candid, provocative exchange on what it means to think, to remember, and ultimately to be human.