Jesse Bering, “the Hunter S. Thompson of science writing,” travels a bold and captivating path through some of the most taboo issues related to evolution and human behavior. In his book Why is the Penis Shaped Like That?, Bering explores the history of cannibalism, the neurology of people who are sexually attracted to animals, what it feels like to want to kill yourself, the evolution of human body fluids, and serious questions about life and death. Presented as part of Seattle Science Lectures, with Pacific Science Center, University Book Store, and Scientific American. Series sponsored by Microsoft. Series media sponsorship provided by KPLU.
Advance tickets are $5 at Brown Paper Tickets or 800/838-3006 and at the door beginning at 6:30 pm.
