# Event Details - **Event Name**: IN SEARCH OF NOW: The Science and Mystery of the Present Moment - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 17 Feb, 2026 at 07:30 pm – Tue, 17 Feb, 2026 at 09:00 pm - **Event Description**: What is the present moment, if there is no universal “now”? Jo Marchant explores how science is redefining time and experience.About this EventWhat if the present moment – the ‘now’ we all inhabit – isn’t just a tick of the clock?We feel that the present is everything; all we can know. Yet physics finds no universal ’now’.Jo Marchant will be joining us to discuss her new book, In Search of Now, which shows how we each carve out our lived experience – sensations and emotions, actions and decisions – through our interactions with the world. Far from being an illusion or a mere slice of time, she argues that this evolving, interconnected tapestry is the source of our lives and selves, and perhaps even reality itself.Jo explore the secrets of how our lives really unfold and draws on state-of-the-art discoveries in neuroscience, psychology, cosmology and quantum physics, to reveal a dynamic, creative process in which we all play a part.Jo Marchant will be 'In Conversation' with Dr Robyn Waller from Sussex University.AUTHOR BIOJo Marchant is an award-winning science journalist and author. She has a PhD in genetics and medical microbiology – and has previously worked as a senior editor at New Scientist and at Nature. Her articles have appeared in publications including The New York Times, The Guardian and Smithsonian magazine.She presents the science podcast Where The Wild Thoughts Are, and her previous books include The Human Cosmos, Decoding the Heavens and The New York Times bestseller Cure: A Journey into the Science of Mind Over Body. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/6ca42ee0-e247-11f0-983f-3f1406156a47-rimg-w1200-h709-dc2f2f30-gmir.jpg CHAIR BIORobyn Waller is Associate Professor of Philosophy at the University of Sussex. She has an MA in Philosophy of Psychology and a PhD in Philosophy. She is a member of the Council for the Royal Institute of Philosophy and works primarily in philosophy of cognitive science and metaphysics. Jo will also be signing copies of her latest book, In Search of Now, which will be available to purchase on the night. This event takes place upstairs in the Nightingale Room, The Grand Central Pub, Brighton. Unfortunately there is no wheelchair access at this venue.DOORS OPEN: 7:00pmEVENT STARTS: 7:30pmAUDIENCE Q&A: 8:30pmBOOK SIGNING: 9:00pm https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/708a69c0-e247-11f0-983f-3f1406156a47-rimg-w1200-h679-dc060606-gmir.jpg Thinking of coming with friends? Why not add to your special night out and enjoy the show in the comfort of a private booth (seats 5). See the 'BOOK A BOOTH' option in the ticket section. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brighton-and-hove/in-search-of-now-the-science-and-mystery-of-the-present-moment/100001978380320796 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 11.55, max: 54.88, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Brighton and Hove - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: The Grand Central, Brighton - **lat**: 50.828655 - **long**: -0.14188 - **full address**: The Grand Central, Brighton, 29-30 Surrey Street, Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: IN SEARCH OF NOW: The Science and Mystery of the Present Moment - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/ffaad8a259f22a6f4eab782aa6638f210f46e463ad0095a7b3a703baef4b370c-rimg-w1200-h600-dc06364a-gmir.jpg?v=1766745883 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is IN SEARCH OF NOW: The Science and Mystery of the Present Moment being held? - **A:** IN SEARCH OF NOW: The Science and Mystery of the Present Moment takes place on Tue, 17 Feb, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Tue, 17 Feb, 2026 at 09:00 pm at The Grand Central, Brighton, 29-30 Surrey Street, Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for IN SEARCH OF NOW: The Science and Mystery of the Present Moment? - **A:** Ticket prices for IN SEARCH OF NOW: The Science and Mystery of the Present Moment range from GBP 12 to GBP 55 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityTICKET (unreserved seating)GBP 12 + GBP 2 feeAvailableBOOK A BOOTH (Seats 5 max)GBP 55 + GBP 5 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing IN SEARCH OF NOW: The Science and Mystery of the Present Moment? - **A:** IN SEARCH OF NOW: The Science and Mystery of the Present Moment is organized by Brighton Skeptics in the Pub. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** IN SEARCH OF NOW: The Science and Mystery of the Present Moment is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Brighton and Hove, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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