What Is Dissonance?
Dissonance involves a clash—of musical notes, of ideas, of beliefs. Sometimes uncomfortable, sometimes ugly, sometimes simply unpleasant. But, those who listen closely may find value and true beauty in dissonance: the cacophony of two notes juxtaposed with the harmony that follows, two unlike ideas which force us to question our established beliefs. TEDxPurdueU invites you to join us at our virtual event, “Dissonance,” and discover the ways in which dissonance enriches our lives and challenges us.
Date: March 20, 2021
Time: 12pm EST
Location: Airmeet; more details to follow
Speakers
Agenda
Open Lounge
11:30AM - 12:00PM
Join us for conversation before the Main Event
Introduction
12:00PM - 12:02PM
Beginning of Main Event
Feleceia Wilson
12:02PM - 12:18PM
"The Workforce Needs People With Down Syndrome, Now More than Ever"
Dr. Sorin Adam Matei
12:18PM - 12:32PM
Purdue College of Liberal Arts Associate Dean of Research discussing dissonance and data as the core mechanism of strong stories
Break
12:32PM - 12:45PM
Short break before the next set of speakers
Frankie Wilson
12:45PM - 12:59PM
"From Determinism to Dissonance and Beyond" Reflection on how dissonance has appeared and altered paths historically, how to embrace dissonance
Siya Goel
12:59PM - 1:11PM
High school student who created a mechanism/tool for pancreatic cancer diagnosis
Mathieu Hocine (Kid Francescoli)
1:11PM - 1:31PM
Song Exploder-type exploration of conflicts seen throughout process of songwriting and production
Lounge Break
1:31PM - 1:45PM
Short break before the next set of speakers
Dr. Carolin Frueh
1:45PM - 1:58PM
Purdue University Aeronautical Engineering Professor discussing "the useful and the useless at university - from human freedom and space debris"
Adam Met (AJR)
1:58PM - 2:15PM
Utilizing the "engagement ladder" that drives fans involvement in the music industry to engage the public in action against climate change
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