My first visit to @Manchestersalon…..painless

On Wednesday night (28th September) I went along to The Manchester Salon (in association with Cafe Scientifique), a public discussion forum at The International Anthony Burgess Foundation in Manchester.

I have to admit to feeling a little nervous on the way there, this was to be my first discussion/debating experience since starting my degree. My radio background has meant I have had to interview those in positions of responsibility, and I have never shied away from asking difficult questions and tackling issues head on. But this felt different.

 

Fate can be a wonderful thing….

My resolution to become more engaged in the psychological community has gone into overdrive over the last couple of days. My next course is sorted and books to read in the interim are bought. The next step is getting out and meeting others.

There does seem to be an element of fate to what I’m about to tell you next, even though I don’t believe in fate (well, maybe a little).