If you’ve ever wondered why a certain song makes you cry or why you can remember your childhood phone number but not where you put your keys ten minutes ago, this Sunday is for you. The McCallum Theatre is bringing in a literal heavy hitter in the world of brain science: neuroscientist and National Geographic Explorer Steve Ramirez.
This Sunday, March 15th at 3:00 PM, Ramirez will be presenting "Untangling the Mind." It’s part of the National Geographic Live series, which is famous for taking complex, world-changing science and making it actually fun and relatable. Ramirez is a bit of a rockstar in his field; he’s an assistant professor at Boston University who made headlines for successfully "creating and deleting" memories in the brains of mice. Don’t worry, it’s not science fiction—it’s the cutting edge of how we might eventually treat PTSD and depression by enhancing good memories and dimming the bad ones.
The human brain is essentially an electrical web with 100 trillion connections. It’s the organ that took us from sitting around campfires to landing on the moon, yet it’s still one of the biggest mysteries in the universe. Ramirez is going to walk us through how these thoughts and emotions actually form on a cellular level.
Whether you're a science nerd or just curious about what makes you you, this is one of those "thought-provoking" afternoons the McCallum is known for. It's a great chance to see the foundations of human nature explored live on stage. Tickets are available at mccallumtheater.org, and honestly, it’s a journey your brain (and those 100 trillion connections) will definitely appreciate.
By: NBC Palm Springs
March 11, 2026
