​Something new is being built in SOMA. We're not ready to talk about it yet, but we're ready to show you.

​We're hosting an evening around a live lecture from Lucas Encarnacion-Rivera — and if you know, you know. His last talk sold out with over 100 people in the room. Now's the chance to see him for free.

​Lucas is a Neuroscience PhD candidate at Stanford University School of Medicine and one of SF's most electrifying science communicators. He takes the most complex ideas in brain research and makes them land, no dumbing down, no fluff, just the kind of clarity that makes you feel genuinely smarter walking out than you did walking in.

​Hosted by Tacit

​We're a stealth startup working at the intersection of neuroscience, next-generation hardware, and the future of how humans interact with information. This evening is a rare chance to get hands-on with our technology before the rest of the world does. All we ask is 20 minutes of your time with our in house HCI prototypes.

​Do that, and the rest of the night is on us.

​Think of it this way...people pay $$ to see lectures like this. You'll see it for free just for trying out some cool tech, contributing to our data collection and simultaneously training our AI model.

​We’d especially love to meet some new faces. We encourage you to bring a friend (or 2!) If you’ve recorded with us before, you’re still welcome to join, but we may prioritize first-time participants and can’t guarantee a seat.

*Tickets will be given upon completion of your brief data collection session; you must record for 20 minutes to receive a ticket to the talk*

​The Talk

​Dopamine is everywhere—on podcasts, in productivity hacks, in conversations about addiction, motivation, and “dopamine detox.”

​But what does neuroscience actually have to say about it?

​In this lecture, Lucas Encarnacion-Rivera, Neuroscience PhD candidate at Stanford University School of Medicine, cuts through the hype to separate fact from fiction about the brain’s most talked-about neurotransmitter. Together, we’ll explore what dopamine really does, what it doesn’t do, and how it shapes motivation, reward, learning, and everyday behavior.

​How the Night Works

​Arrive, sign your NDA, and spend 20 minutes with devices. Once your session is complete, your seat for the lecture is yours. From there, settle in, grab a drink, and enjoy the rest of the evening.

​Agenda

• ​5:00 – 6:45PM — Drop in for your 20 min HCI session (last slot at 6:45)

• ​7:10 – 8:00PM — Live lecture with Lucas Encarnacion-Rivera

• ​8:00 - 8:15PM - Q&A & open conversation

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​Policies

​Your seat is earned, not assumed. You must complete your 20 minute HCI session before taking a seat for the lecture. No exceptions.

​NDA required. All attendees will sign a non-disclosure agreement upon arrival. This is non-negotiable and required to participate.

​No photography or videos. We are a stealth startup. To protect the work being shown, photography, video recording, and any form of content capture are not permitted at any time during the event.

​Drinks are on us — responsibly. Alcohol will be served throughout the evening. You must be 21+ to drink and a valid ID will be required. Please drink responsibly.

​We are committed to accessibility. The venue is fully accessible. If you have any specific accessibility needs, please reach out to us ahead of time and we will make sure everything is arranged for you.

​This event is for adults only. All attendees must be 18 or older to attend. 21+ to drink.

​English fluency required. As this is a data collection session, fluency in English is necessary to participate.

Through registration and attendance you agree to treat all patrons with respect and to comply to all rules and staff instructions. Harassment, disruptive behavior, or excessive intoxication will not be tolerated. To ensure safety and comfortability of all patrons, we reserve the right to refuse entry or remove any attendee at any time, if behavior is deemed unsafe, disruptive, or disrespectful.