# Event Details - **Event Name**: Talks in The Pub - The Psychology of Distraction - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 15 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Tue, 15 Sep, 2026 at 07:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Talks in the Pub, from the team behind Seed Talks .. A pint, some pub snacks, and everything you never knew about why you can't concentrate.About this EventThis talk will be available at two different times. For the 7:45pm session, .You sit down to do something important. 20 minutes later you’re deep in a rabbit role about something completely irrelevant. Sound familiar? Of course it is – and in this talk, we’re going to find out exactly why.We’ll start by looking at the psychology of attention – from our cave-dwelling ancestors to modern-day doom-scrollers and the dopamine hit of a new notification. We’ll run through experiments that show just how limited our attention really is. Some of it will surprise you. Some of it might make you feel considerably better about yourself.The big question is: are we wired this way, or is there anything we can actually do about it? There is, as it happens – and you’ll leave with a few practical ideas to take away.Doors open at 6pm, talk starts at 6:15pm - come down early to grab a good seat!Your speaker:Dr Alon Zivony is an expert attention researcher, and a Lecturer of Psychology and Neuroscience in the University of Sheffield. He published dozens of articles about the topic of attention, and previously held prestigious British Academy and EU fellowships.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R62Jjr0tuFgAgenda🕑: 06:00 PMDoors Open🕑: 06:15 PMTalk Starts - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/talks-in-the-pub-the-psychology-of-distraction/100001992415936701 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: The Fitzgerald - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 12, max: 17, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Manchester - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: The Fitzgerald - **lat**: 53.4825437 - **long**: -2.2331009 - **full address**: The Fitzgerald, 11 Stevenson Square, Manchester M1 1DB, Manchester, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Talks in The Pub - The Psychology of Distraction - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/eee01394c2b4ff6673e8b1dcca700a6bc5e34f477a07cc60049abec1951b3dbe-rimg-w1200-h600-dc2c2e35-gmir.jpg?v=1783360358 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Talks in The Pub - The Psychology of Distraction being held? - **A:** Talks in The Pub - The Psychology of Distraction takes place on Tue, 15 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Tue, 15 Sep, 2026 at 07:30 pm at The Fitzgerald, 11 Stevenson Square, Manchester M1 1DB, Manchester, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Talks in The Pub - The Psychology of Distraction? - **A:** Talks in The Pub - The Psychology of Distraction is organized by JAW Talks & Events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Talks in The Pub - The Psychology of Distraction is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Manchester, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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