

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Sip n Learn: Is Tech Changing Our Brains?
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 27 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Mon, 27 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: A relaxed evening exploring how technology shapes memory and thinking - and what research actually says about “digital dementia”.About this EventSip n Learn: Is Tech Changing Our Brains?You’ve probably seen the headlines. Technology is said to be damaging our attention, weakening our memory, and even causing “digital dementia”. But what does the science actually say?In this Sip n Learn session, we take a closer look at how people use technology to support their thinking. From setting reminders on our phones to asking ChatGPT a question, many of us rely on tools to take some of the mental load off our brains. Psychologists call this cognitive offloading.This talk explores how cognitive offloading works and what researchers are learning about its effects on memory and thinking. Are we becoming mentally lazy, or are we simply adapting the way humans always have when new tools appear?The evening will look at the evidence behind the headlines and open up a conversation about how technology is changing the way we think.About the SpeakerProfessor Sam Gilbert is Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience at University College London (UCL). His research focuses on how people use external tools and technology to support memory and thinking, a phenomenon known as cognitive offloading.His work explores how digital tools - from reminders and notes to modern AI systems - shape the way we remember, plan, and make decisions.Professor Gilbert has also shared his expertise widely in the media. His appearances include:Guardian Science Podcast - Is AI making us stupid? (December 2025)Naked Scientists Podcast - Could using AI cripple our cognition? (September 2025)Derren Brown’s Boot Camp for Memory (2024)All in the Mind, BBC Radio 4 (November 2022)The World at One, BBC Radio 4 (August 2022)CBS News (August 2022)Euronews (August 2022)Professor Gilbert's Website: https://samgilbert.netEvent Schedule19:00 – 19:30 Arrival &amp; Warm-Up ActivityGuest arrival and informal connection. A guided warm-up activity (optional)19:30 – 20:15 Expert TalkProfessor Sam Gilbert (UCL) shares current research on cognitive offloading and how technology is shaping human memory and thinking.20:15 – 20:30 Q&amp;AA chance to ask questions and deepen the conversation20:30 – 21:00 Optional NetworkingContinue the discussionWhat You’ll Learn• What psychologists and neuroscientists mean by cognitive offloading• Why humans naturally use tools to support memory and thinking• What research says about concerns like “digital dementia”• How digital tools change the way we remember information• How to think more consciously about the way you use technologyA Note on Ticket TiersMind Circles Talks is a purpose-led start-up committed to creating accessible, community-focused, neuroscience-informed events. To help make this possible, we offer a range of ticket options. We trust your honesty in selecting the ticket tier that best reflects your circumstances.Your contribution directly supports:The costs of running these eventsThe ongoing work of bringing neuroscience insights to our community in meaningful, practical waysBy choosing the ticket tier that fits your means, you help ensure we can continue offering events like this to a wider and more inclusive audience.Thank you for your support and your integrity, both matter to us deeply.If you have any questions or accessibility considerations around pricing, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.RecordingThe expert talk will be recorded and shared privately with all registered attendees within 4 weeks of the event. The recording is for personal use only and will not be publicly distributed.Venue NoticePlease arrive by 7:30pm at the latest. You’ll need to check in before the main talk begins and to avoid disruption to other attendees, we ask everyone to arrive and be settled on time.In-Person Tickets Available on the DayIf you're having trouble buying tickets on Eventbrite, you can also get one on the day. Just drop us an email with your name(s) and a note that you'd like to buy a ticket on the day so we can add your name to the guest list.Stay in the CircleWhen you purchase a ticket, you’ll be added to the Mind Circles Talks mailing list to be notified of future events. If you'd prefer not to be included, just drop us an email and we’ll happily remove you.Agenda🕑: 07:00 PM - 07:30 PMArrival &amp; Warm-Up ActivityHost: Jenny OkoloInfo: Guest arrival and informal connection. A guided warm-up activity (optional)🕑: 07:30 PM - 08:15 PMExpert TalkHost: Professor Sam GilbertInfo: Professor Sam Gilbert (UCL) shares current research on cognitive offloading and how technology is shaping human memory and thinking.🕑: 08:15 PM - 08:30 PMQ&amp;AHost: Professor Sam GilbertInfo: A chance to ask questions and deepen the conversation🕑: 08:30 PM - 09:00 PMOptional NetworkingHost: Jenny OkoloInfo: Continue the discussion
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## Event venue details

- **city**: London
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: The Devereux
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- **full address**: The Devereux, 20 Devereux Court, London, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Mon, 27 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm (+01:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** The Devereux, 20 Devereux Court, London, United Kingdom
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
  - **A:** starting from 20.21 up to 25.63 GBP
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Organised by SASA Health & Sensory
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** business
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