Lynne Kelly: The Knowledge Gene
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Lynne Kelly: The Knowledge Gene

Dr Lynne Kelly talks about the discovery of a new supergene that gives us human creativity.

By Castlemaine Library

Date and time

Sat, 31 Aug 2024 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM AEST

Location

Castlemaine Library

212 Barker Street Castlemaine, VIC 3450 Australia

About this event

  • 1 hour 30 minutes

Join us for the launch of Dr Lynne Kelly's latest book on the discovery of a supergene that makes us uniquely human. Lynne calls it 'the knowledge gene', a critical clue in explaining the prodigious memories of Indigenous people and why humans are the only species to make art. Her research offers new insights into the earliest music and storytelling, and the cognitive strengths of neurodivergent people.

Book sales and signings.

Lynne Kelly is a science researcher, educator and writer. Her books include The Memory Code, Memory Craft, and Songlines.

The Knowledge Gene will be launched by Dr. Richard Mayes.

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