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SUMMARY:An Evening with Jeff Karp
DESCRIPTION:In the age of convenience\, information overload\, and endless exposure to stimuli\, it’s easy to trudge through the motions of life\, pressured\, distracted and seeking instant gratification. When this way of living becomes the norm\, it can immobilize us\, making it feel impossible to reclaim control of our lives with intention and enthusiasm. \nThere’s another way. Join us at Upstart & Crow on Sunday\, June 9 at 7 p.m. to learn about getting LIT with author\, Harvard Medical School professor and renowned bioinspirationalist\, Jeff Karp. Karp will be in conversation with Upstart & Crow cofounder\, Ian Gill. \nIn his new book\, LIT: Life Ignition Tools: Use Nature’s Playbook to Energize Your Brain\, Spark Ideas and Ignite Action (William Morrow)\, Karp teaches us to harness the vital wisdom and power of nature to place us into a lit state. Lit is a life magnifier\, a heightened state of awareness that drives curiosity\, connection\, and energy. In short: being lit takes us off autopilot and helps us stay alert\, present\, and fully engaged. \nDiagnosed with learning differences and ADHD at a young age\, Karp persisted through nearly insurmountable struggles. After discovering that he could think about thinking at age seven\, he became his own science experiment\, tapping into the lit state through trial and error to achieve hyper-awareness and explore his curiosity\, creativity and connection to nature. Decades later\, as a biotech innovator\, husband and father\, lit continues to encourage opportunities for innovation in his professional and personal lives. \nThis is a free event\, but please register for your spot on this Eventbrite\, as capacity is limited. Books will be available for purchase. \nAbout the author: \nJeff Karp\, Ph.D.\, is an acclaimed mentor and biomedical engineering professor at Harvard Medical School and MIT\, a Distinguished Chair at Brigham and Women’s Hospital\, and a fellow of the National Academy of Inventors. He has dedicated his research to bioinspired medical problem-solving\, and his lab’s technologies have led to the formation of twelve companies. The technologies they have developed include a tissue glue that can seal holes inside a beating heart; targeted therapy for osteoarthritis\, Crohn’s disease\, and brain disorders; “smart needles” that automatically stop when they reach their target; a nasal spray that neutralizes pathogens; and immunotherapy approaches to annihilate cancer. Dr. Karp is also head of innovation at Geoversity\, Nature’s University\, a rainforest conservancy located in one of the top biodiversity hotspots in the world. He was selected as the Outstanding Faculty Undergraduate Mentor among all faculty at MIT and the top graduate student mentor of Harvard-MIT students. Dr. Karp lives in Brookline\, Massachusetts\, with his wife\, children\, and two Cavalier King Charles spaniels. \nMore about Upstart & Crow: \nLocated on Granville Island\, Upstart & Crow is a literary arts studio for curious readers and creative storytellers alike. We are international in our outlook\, and local in our sensibilities. We create opportunities to surface new talent and champion bold ideas through events\, workshops\, literary launches\, unique partnerships — and yes\, we also sell books! \nHealth precautions: \nWe want this event to be fun and safe. Masks are welcome\, though we won’t enforce them. We hope that folks who come will be vaccinated and boosted and will stay home if they feel ill. \nAccessibility: \nThe main studio of our shop is accessible for folks with mobility aids. There is a washroom on the main floor available for attendees. \nQuestions: hello@upstartandcrow.com.
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LOCATION:1387 Railspur Alley\, 1387 Railspur Alley\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3R7\, Canada
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