About Pascal
Pascal Wallisch received his PhD in Psychology from the University of Chicago. He now works as a research scientist and adjunct professor at New York University where he is doing research on autism and the neuroscience of film. He is interested in subjective representations of objective reality and passionate about teaching. His work was recognized several prizes, including the University of Chicago Booth Prize.

About TEDxNYU
Since starting two years ago, TEDxNYU has grown from a small team of 7 dedicated mavericks to over 30 amazing graduate and undergraduate students across 8 teams who work to bring together the University community through 100% student organized TEDx events. Our mission is to: Unite NYU's global community in discussion around unique ideas; Inspire NYU students, faculty, and alumni to take action and make their big ideas into reality; and Share the amazing stories happening in every corner of the University.

In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)