About this Event
Night School Lecture + Social: Where Scholarship Meets Cultural Life
You’ve been using language your entire life,
but you’ve probably never really thought about how it’s shaping you.
For this Night School, we explore something so familiar it’s almost invisible: the words we use, the ones we avoid, and the ones that define us.
Because every word is a choice.
And those choices add up.
We’ll start with a simple question:
If you could go back and choose a different name for yourself, would you?
What would it be?
What you’ll experience:
Part lecture, part reflection.
This talk introduces a framework for understanding how language operates in everyday life—how it influences identity, relationships, and the way we interpret the world.
You’ll leave noticing things you’ve never noticed before.
What we’ll get into:
• Why being fluent in language doesn’t mean we understand it
• How names, labels, and word choices shape identity
• The hidden structure behind everyday conversations
• What we reveal by what we say—and what we don’t
• How small shifts in language can change how we’re understood
The core idea:
Magic words?
All words are magic.
Who this is for:
Anyone who’s interested in how people think, communicate, and understand each other.
No background needed, just curiosity.
About Night School:
Night School is a live lecture series designed to feel more like a great night out than a classroom.
We bring thinkers, academics, and storytellers into intimate spaces for talks that are engaging, social, and actually worth your time.
Think: big ideas, with a drink in hand.
The Experience
6:45 PM — Arrival
- Grab a beverage, meet your classmates, and ease into the room.
7:30–8:30 PM — Class Is in Session
- A research-driven lecture led by Night School Faculty.
Clear, engaging, and grounded in real insight, followed by open conversation with the room.
8:30 PM onward — After Class Hangout Sesh
- No rush out. This is where conversations unfold, connections form, and ideas carry into the night.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Night School, 624 King Street W, Toronto, Canada
CAD 15.94 to CAD 27.12
