Mind over matter

We know it is more difficult now than ever to stay strong in spirit. Climate change, the wars raging around us, the economic crisis and the incredibly rapid technological changes are not sparing either our so-far solid principles or our psyche. If we just look around, we see that there is almost no one around us that doesn’t feel lost, and more people than ever are lonely, anxious, or downright depressed. 

Brain Bar's mission is to show you that even in the case of such enormous internal battles, our 2023 motto, “Mind over matter” is true. This year, we'd like to guide you on the path of gaining inner strength in a world that seems to be falling apart. 

Although the focus of the 2023 festival will be on mental well-being, similarly to previous years, we will divide our programs into five key subjects. We hope that this will help you to consciously interpret both the festival program and yourself. 

We don't even need to examine our surroundings that thoroughly to pick up signs of something having gone terribly wrong in the world and in our relationships. Almost every influencer or friend we follow on social media is burned out, in toxic relationship, or downright depressed. More and more people around us are talking about seeing a psychologist or meditating. But is this really the result of our horribly harmful century? Or have stress, constant worry, and thoughts circling around problems always been so strongly present in human life - only today we deal with them much more openly and intelligently? At Brain Bar, mental well-being won’t be ignored, and of course, we will also examine how it's connected to physical health. Wanna know what role DNA plays in your social status? Or whether our brain or our stomach makes your most important decisions? Well, see you at the festival!
We don't even need to examine our surroundings that thoroughly to pick up signs of something having gone terribly wrong in the world and in our relationships. Almost every influencer or friend we follow on social media is burned out, in toxic relationship, or downright depressed. More and more people around us are talking about seeing a psychologist or meditating. But is this really the result of our horribly harmful century? Or have stress, constant worry, and thoughts circling around problems always been so strongly present in human life - only today we deal with them much more openly and intelligently? At Brain Bar, mental well-being won’t be ignored, and of course, we will also examine how it's connected to physical health. Wanna know what role DNA plays in your social status? Or whether our brain or our stomach makes your most important decisions? Well, see you at the festival!
What is written for our Earth for the next decades: inevitable apocalypse, or a more consciously cared for, hopeful scene? If we look to the future, we must inevitably – nay, obligatorily – think about the world we will leave to the next generations. Let's dive together into the biggest environmental challenges of the next century: how will we sustainably feed the Earth’s rapidly growing population? Will we find a solid solution to reducing waste and emissions? And will this require world-class innovation, or is it possible that we already have the key? You’ll find out at the Brain Bar!
What is written for our Earth for the next decades: inevitable apocalypse, or a more consciously cared for, hopeful scene? If we look to the future, we must inevitably – nay, obligatorily – think about the world we will leave to the next generations. Let's dive together into the biggest environmental challenges of the next century: how will we sustainably feed the Earth’s rapidly growing population? Will we find a solid solution to reducing waste and emissions? And will this require world-class innovation, or is it possible that we already have the key? You’ll find out at the Brain Bar!
Please, stop for a minute and think about how social media has affected your worldview, your relationships, or even the way you talk to yourself. What about how finances have impacted you, especially throughout this past year? Oh, and why are you using ChatGPT for literally every unanswered question? Is it okay that no one’s okay with just not knowing stuff these days? Our world is constantly changing, and we’re creating new rules to adapt to its ever-so-surprising twists and turns. At Brain Bar, we question these new norms, we inquire and debate - but we also challenge old fundamentals to help our visitors decide where they think the line is between right and wrong, or valuable and worthless.
Please, stop for a minute and think about how social media has affected your worldview, your relationships, or even the way you talk to yourself. What about how finances have impacted you, especially throughout this past year? Oh, and why are you using ChatGPT for literally every unanswered question? Is it okay that no one’s okay with just not knowing stuff these days? Our world is constantly changing, and we’re creating new rules to adapt to its ever-so-surprising twists and turns. At Brain Bar, we question these new norms, we inquire and debate - but we also challenge old fundamentals to help our visitors decide where they think the line is between right and wrong, or valuable and worthless.
Are melting ice sheets and droughts to cause tomorrow's geopolitical challenges? Is it gonna be AI’s bubble bursting? Or will artificial intelligence and digital solutions become indispensable tools of warfare that will decide the outcome of conflicts? Is it possible that this is to happen in your home when the winds of war reach it? Recent years’ headlines have completely reframed our concept of security and forced us to ask ourselves and our communities uncomfortable questions. But these are just what Brain Bar wants to discuss – without any preconceptions, of course: whether it's about nuclear weapons, the defense of the homeland or cyber security, anyone can be unabashedly honest at the festival!
Are melting ice sheets and droughts to cause tomorrow's geopolitical challenges? Is it gonna be AI’s bubble bursting? Or will artificial intelligence and digital solutions become indispensable tools of warfare that will decide the outcome of conflicts? Is it possible that this is to happen in your home when the winds of war reach it? Recent years’ headlines have completely reframed our concept of security and forced us to ask ourselves and our communities uncomfortable questions. But these are just what Brain Bar wants to discuss – without any preconceptions, of course: whether it's about nuclear weapons, the defense of the homeland or cyber security, anyone can be unabashedly honest at the festival!
Are you 100% aware of your unique abilities and how you could perfect them to live your life to your full potential? Brain Bar now invites you on a journey: at Brain Bar, you can find out how to discover your talent if you haven't found it yet, work on your skills, and learn how to use your strengths and passions to pursue a career that matches your capacities and goals. But could it be that simple? What role does attitude, discipline or luck play in success? Well, the festival’s your chance to ask these questions and have honest conversations about them with our experts at our workshops and even on our stages.
Are you 100% aware of your unique abilities and how you could perfect them to live your life to your full potential? Brain Bar now invites you on a journey: at Brain Bar, you can find out how to discover your talent if you haven't found it yet, work on your skills, and learn how to use your strengths and passions to pursue a career that matches your capacities and goals. But could it be that simple? What role does attitude, discipline or luck play in success? Well, the festival’s your chance to ask these questions and have honest conversations about them with our experts at our workshops and even on our stages.

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