CafeCinema Sessions are in EnglishEnterence: 5$ (this will be for 2 sessions. If you have participated the previous session, you can just show your last ticket(we have the names)).... more >>

Recent findings are rapidly expanding our understanding of a new class of brain cells -- mirror neurons. Some scientists speculate that a mirror system in people's brains forms the basis for social behavior, for our ability to imitate, acquire language, and show empathy and understanding. It also may have played a role in the evolution of speech. Shahin will present an overview of the functional properties of the mirror system as well as a very brief historical look at the discovery of this marvellous system. After discussing the role of mirror neurons in understanding action and imitation, he will end the presentation with an examination of the link between the mirror system and some arguably unique human domains, such as... more >>

Recent findings are rapidly expanding our understanding of a new class of brain cells -- mirror neurons. Some scientists speculate that a mirror system in people's brains forms the basis for social behavior, for our ability to imitate, acquire language, and show empathy and understanding. It also may have played a role in the evolution of speech. Shahin will present an overview of the functional properties of the mirror system as well as a very brief historical look at the discovery of this marvelous system. After discussing the role of mirror neurons in understanding action and imitation, he will end the presentation with an examination of the link between the mirror system and some arguably unique human domains, such as... more >>

The outline of the talks is includes:- a quick review of the history of Persian language from the ancient time to present (10-15 minutes)- formation of European scientific languages and terminology- Persian Academies (Farhangestan-ha)- the characteristics of scientific language and terminology- our choices and why choosing Persian?- capabilities of Persian in handling scientific needs- the obstacles for improving Persian- examples of successful works... more >>

Subject: French Revolution IIDate: 15 th. Jan 2009 19:00Presented by: Shahdad Heydari Place: Basement of Thomson House (Dining room),3650 McTavish St., Montreal, QC, H3A 1Y2Metro: Peel (sortie Metcalfe) or McGill sortie UniversityBus 144 (Map) (Schedule)The french revolution destroyed age-old cultural, institutional, and social structures in France and beyond.It tried to recreate everything in a human society. It has shaped the very foundation of Europe.The goal in this introductory presentation is to show why the Ancien régime became ancient as well as examining cases in which achievement failed to match ambition and how we are still living with its legacy and why the french revolution mattered.... more >>

Subject: French Revolution IDate: 8th. Jan 2009 19:00Presented by: Shahdad Heydari Place: Basement of Thomson House,3650 McTavish St., Montreal, QC, H3A 1Y2Metro: Peel (sortie Metcalfe) or Bus 144 (Map) (Schedule)We will start this year with a presentation on French revolution by Shahdad Heydari. The french revolution destroyed age-old cultural, institutional, and social structures in France and beyond.It tried to recreate everything in a human society. It has shaped the very foundation of Europe.The goal in this introductory presentation is to show why the Ancien régime became ancient as well as examining cases in which achievement failed to match ambition and how we are still living with its legacy and why the french revolution mattered.... more >>

CaféLitt is not a place; it is a gathering of minds. We are a group of mostly Persian young students, scholars and professionals who gather every Thursday evening around 19h00 in a café to discuss various subjects and share different ideas, ranging vastly from history to science, from literature to fine arts. We started these gatherings on Jan 18th, 2007. Each week, one of us takes the responsibility of presenting a topic (in Persian, English or French) for about an hour in a subject s/he is intimately familiar with or has an expertise in. Afterwards, the evening turns into a discussion forum and all members of the audience will have an opportunity to ask their question(s) and share their points of view.
CaféLitt is open to all comments, suggestion, collaboration and new ideas. CaféLitt provides an unparalleled opportunity for learning about culture, science and philosophy in a relaxed and friendly environment, and for sharing your knowledge and expertise with like-minded members of your community.
CaféLitt is officially registered as a non-profitable group and is a nonpartisan, nonreligious and nonpolitical entity.