Tag: Neuropolitics

Open post Dark green background with neurons, bottom half has grey text block, a photo of Dr. Yu, and a yellow division line. The top right corner has the Weber State University logo (white circle, brain in center, Neuroscience #WeberBrains). Text reads: Neuropolitics Lecture with Liya Yu. March 18, 2026 at Noon. Haven J. Barlow Lecture Hall (Lindquist Hall 101) or via Zoom. ""What's happening inside my enemy's brain? Using neuropolitics to overcome dehumanization and polarization in liberal democracies" Join the Neuroscience Program annd the Olene S. Walker Institute of Politics & Public Service as they welcome neuropolitical theorist and political scientist, Dr. Liya Yu. Yu authored Vulnerable Minds: The Neuropolitics of Divided Societies and Brain over Morality: How Neuropolitics Strengthens Social Solidarity. She was educated at the University of Cambridge and Columbia University and has taught and researched in the US, Europe and Asia. She was nominated for the Progressive Science Voices Award Berlin 2024 and is the youngest board member of the German Federation of Scientists. She is affiliated with LMU Munich and the University of the Arts Berlin, and lives in Berlin." At the bottom is the Weber State University logo.

Neuroscience Lecture Series – Neuropolitics

The Neuroscience Program is thrilled to co-host our next speaker with the Olene S. Walker Institute of Politics and Public Service, Dr. Liya Yu! Dr. Yu will be presenting virtually next Wednesday, March 18th, 12-1:30pm via Zoom. If you’d like to enjoy snacks and watch her presentation together, please join us in LH 101 for...

Open post gold background, at the top has the Nu Rho Psi logo. Heading: "Giveaway announcement Annual Nu Rho Psi meeting November 2 | 10:30 AM PST/1:30 PM EST" Subheading: "By attending the Annual Meeting, you will be entered into a raffle to receive a copy of Vulnerable Minds by our incredible keynote speaker, Dr. Liya Yu!" To the left is a QR code with the registration link, and text that reads "Register for the meeting here! Nu Rho Psi membership is not required to attend the meeting or for giveaway eligibility". To the right are two abstract blobs in black and pale yellow, with a photo of Vulnerable Minds and Dr. Liya Yu on top. Vulnerable Minds is a half red, half blue cover with neurons and white text that reads "Vulnerable Minds: The Neuropolitics of Divided Societies." In her photo, Dr. Yu has black hair, is wearing a black top, red lipstick, and glasses, and has one arm laying across a table, with the other upright and her hand on her chin. There's text that reads "Vulnerable Minds by Keynote Speaker, Dr. Liya Yu" and an arrow pointing towards her photo and book. At the bottom reads "You must be present in the chat at the time of the drawing to receive your copy."

Giveaway announcement!

We’re excited to announce that during our Annual Meeting on November 2, 2025, we will be giving away 5 copies of Vulnerable Minds: The Neuropolitics of Divided Societies by our keynote speaker, Dr. Liya Yu! Register for the meeting here: https://tinyurl.com/NRPmtg2025This is a FREE and virtual meeting, open to all! Nu Rho Psi membership is...

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