ThinkTalk - Can Literature make us more Human?
Overview
In this powerful ThinkTalk, María Julia—a Mexican lecturer in English Literature currently living in Glasgow—shares personal experiences of trauma, displacement, and healing. Through literature and storytelling, she explores a fundamental human question: Can literature make us more human?
This is not just an academic talk—it’s a journey into empathy, resilience, and the transformative power of words. Expect to be challenged, moved, and inspired to rethink your role in the lives of those around you.
Event Format
- 🍿 Snacks & socialising when you arrive
- 🎤 18-minute ThinkTalk by María Julia
- ❓ Interactive Q&A – your turn to jump in
- 🍽️ Dinner & conversation – stay, eat, and connect with brilliant people
Whether you come alone or bring friends, you’ll leave with new insights and new connections.
What is It’s Time to Think?
It’s Time to Think is a grassroots movement designed to make people think more deeply about the world and their place in it—while building meaningful connections and having fun along the way.
Our three core aims:
- 👥Create community – bring people together across backgrounds and experiences
- 🤔Delve into - engage with big ideas in an accessible, inspiring way
- 🤗Have fun – snacks, laughs, and good vibes always included
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🌐 Website: https://www.itstimetothink.net
📸 Instagram: @itstime_tothink_uk
💬 Join the WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/GAVHYiEdXVe2C53lnNmF3I?mode=ems_copy_t
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- 3 hours
- In person
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The Alchemy Experiment
157 Byres Road
Glasgow G12 8TS United Kingdom
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