About this Event
A Conversation on Human Potential, Consciousness, and the Future of Human Development
Join an educator, physicist, and contemplative practitioner for, The Unfinished Human: The Next Stages of Human Development, an engaging exploration of what it means to grow, evolve, and unlock our full human potential. Drawing on his background in physics, philosophy, Buddhist studies, and contemplative practice, Sasha will examine how scientific understanding and inward awareness can deepen our understanding of ourselves and the possibilities for human development. Together, we’ll explore how curiosity, mindfulness, and systems thinking can help us navigate complexity, build emotional resilience, and imagine new ways of thinking, living, and growing.
What We'll Cover:
• Rethinking Human Potential - Explore what it means to be human and consider the possibilities for growth and development beyond the ways we traditionally understand ourselves.
• The Intersection of Science and Inner Awareness - Discover how scientific inquiry, mindfulness, and contemplative practices can deepen our understanding of the mind, consciousness, and human experience.
• The Next Stages of Human Development - Examine how curiosity, emotional resilience, and systems thinking can help us navigate an increasingly complex world and imagine new possibilities for how we live, learn, and evolve.
Whether you're curious about personal growth, philosophy, science, mindfulness, or the future of human potential, you'll leave with fresh perspectives on what it means to grow as a person and the possibilities that lie ahead.
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About The Speaker:
Sasha Manu is a New York City–based educator, physicist, and contemplative practitioner working at the intersection of scientific literacy, mindfulness, and human development. He is the Founding Teacher and Department Chair of Science and Mathematics at Pine Street School, as well as an award-winning educator recognized for integrating contemplative studies, mathematics, and systems thinking into modern pedagogy. Holding degrees in physics, philosophy, and Buddhist studies, Sasha bridges empirical science with contemplative practice, designing transformative curricula, games, and workshops that foster curiosity, emotional resilience, and deep inquiry. His work explores how cultivating inward awareness and scientific fluency can help individuals navigate complex global challenges, build meaningful lives, and unlock human potential.
Good to know before you come:
• Exact bar location will be disclosed in your confirmation email
• Arrive early to grab a drink and get settled
• The speaker portion lasts 1 hour, with optional time to stay and socialize afterward
• This is a participatory event
• Seating is limited to keep the experience intimate
Agenda
🕑: 06:30 PM - 07:00 PM
Doors Open & Drinks Flow
Info: Arrive early to grab a drink, settle in, and enjoy the atmosphere. Early birds get the best seats and a head start on mingling!
🕑: 07:00 PM - 07:45 PM
Guided Experience / Talk
Info: Dive into an engaging, interactive session with our speaker. Participate, observe, or simply soak it all in — it’s your experience to enjoy.
🕑: 07:45 PM - 08:00 PM
Q&A / Reflection
Info: Ask questions, share insights, or hear behind-the-scenes stories from the host in a casual discussion.
🕑: 08:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Social Time & Connection
Info: Stick around to chat with fellow attendees, swap ideas, or just relax with a drink. Great conversations often happen after the main event!
Event venue & nearby stays
West Village (address found in email confirmation), Address found in email confirmation, New York, United States
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