The Power of Guessing: Supercharging Learning and Memory

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💡 Topic: The Power of Guessing: Supercharging Learning and Memory
📆 Date: Wednesday, 20/5/2026
⏰ Time: 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Location: CanCan Bistro, Singapore
🎙️ Speaker: Prof. Steven Pan, Department of Psychology, National University of Singapore
🗣️ Language: English

Many of us treat guessing as a last resort, but what if it is actually a high-performance mental tool? In this session, we will explore the surprising science behind why making an educated guess—even without prior knowledge—can fundamentally change how you acquire new information. Come learn why the most effective way to build a powerful memory is to start by taking a shot in the dark.

Come grab a drink 🥂, meet fellow curious minds 🤯, and rethink who really holds power in today’s world.

Only at TapTalks Singapore. 🍷

About TapTalks
TapTalks is a social learning community that brings thought-provoking ideas to life in bars and lounges. Born in Hong Kong, we create spaces where scholars, industry leaders, and curious professionals gather after work to explore big questions — over great drinks and even better conversations.

This Singapore session marks TapTalks international expansion outside Hong Kong, and we couldn’t imagine a better city to begin our global journey.

Agenda

7:30 PM – Doors open: seat yourself and order food/drinks

7:55 PM – Host introduction

8:00 PM – Talk begins

8:40 PM – Q&A

9:00 PM – Stay and mingle with the speaker and fellow curious minds

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

CanCan Bistro | 侃侃俱乐部, 28 Carpenter Street, Singapore, Singapore

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