Forum Network

Did you know that games can not only entertain, but also motivate and even map the human brain? Green Door Labs Mastermind **Kellian Adams Pletcher** talks about her work building games for world famous museums, the US Army, and even the Girl Scouts. Designer **Amy Robinson** discusses the Eyewire game she helped create that combines science, social good, and a good time. Video game music composer **Jason Margaca** shares how music enhances your in-game experience. Critic, writer, and geek culture expert **Ethan Gilsdorf** explains how the renaissance of board games, role-playing games, and reality games is a necessary antidote to digital culture. WGBH's **Edgar Herwick** hosts Pletcher, Robinson, Margaca, Gilsdorf, and others to talk games. (Photo: [Flickr/Rachael Moore](https://www.flickr.com/photos/lierne/51121281/in/photolist-5w1zp-5HZdaY-p5Gpoc-61dg1F-95KYF2-4n9UDX-5rdL9h-911P2B-azE3nX-azE3en-4bqWqf-ayYRjC-oJWvug-azE3pT-6mnTWb-azE39z-2vbcrW-dqPCUz-qFjWJk-dqtYQX-dqu7M1-dqu7JN-rRKPsk-qFjWxt-rzPrcN-5SXD6B-4YYWop-iX25vE-61htpN-rkwLcS-5Apoc8-a9s6ge-7fhLeA-aaVY1a-aXVZTV-4TvkLo-61HbGy-61htqU-6XH2tK-61dg42-b8zbeZ-61htg3-h1uSj-61dfXB-coT3hG-qF7m6s-61dg2n-61htuu-q8H1sz-qFjQie "Gaming Cover"), image cropped)

In this digital age, let's celebrate the printed word and an increasingly rare commodity: books. Brookline teen librarian Robin Brenner talks about her work in the library and the power of a story in relation to graphic novels. Joining her is book conservator Todd Pattison, who highlights the history of bookbinding and how women changed the game. (Photo: [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bookbinding_tied_block.jpg ""))

Hear from some of the fresh, new voices redefining politics as usual in Massachusetts. Candidate for Cambridge City Council, **Mariko Davidson** (@votemariko) shares what it’s like to be on the ballot, Assistant Attorney General and 2015 Campaign Manager of the Year **Mike Firestone** (@FirestoneMike) takes us behind the scenes of a winning campaign, No Boston Olympics Volunteer Co-Chair **Kelley Gossett** (@kelleygossett) tells us how her organization became a driving force in Boston politics, and _Boston Herald_ reporter **Lindsay Kalter** (@lkalter) gives us the inside scoop on what it’s like to cover a campaign. Be part of the #BostonTalks happy hour by tweeting with us! (Photo: [Bu Newsservice](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLaJ9rM3XrOp3VD851ByKwQ "Bu NewsService")/Labeled for Reuse)

The future of food is on the menu. The _Improper Bostonian’s_ Managing Editor Matt Martinelli (@MattJMartinelli) gives us a taste of what’s to come in the local food scene and thought leader David Gracer (@TheDaveGuy) explains why the international entomophagy (bugs as food!) movement is in our not-so-distant future. WGBH News afternoon anchor and resident foodie Henry Santoro (@henrysantoro) hosts the event. Join Matt, David, and others for a look at the future of food. Be part of the #BostonTalks happy hour by tweeting with us! (Photo: ["Fried-silkworm-china"](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Fried-silkworm-china.jpg#/media/File:Fried-silkworm-china.jpg "silkworms on a stick") by Steven G. Johnson/CC)

Meet the talented designers shaping the world around us and be part of the #BostonTalks happy hour by tweeting with us! **Haril Pandya**, AIA, Principal and Director of Repositioning & Asset Strategy at CBT Architects, will discuss how buildings are adapting to meet the evolving needs of multiple generations. Ministry of Supply co-founder, **Gihan Amarasiriwardena**, will explain how he uses his background in science to create high-performance menswear for the office. And Bentley University’s Director of Master of Science in Human Factors in Information Design program. **Dr. Bill Gribbons**, will share his insights into how understanding the user experience can help companies build better products.

Now bigger than ever in Boston — where the "Car is no longer the king" — bicycling is a hot topic in and outside the city. Be part of the #BostonTalks happy hour by tweeting with us! Cambridge Hubway and Transportation Program Manager **Cara Seiderman** will discuss the popularity of cycling and bike sharing — the new way to get around. Co-Founder and CEO, **Slava Menn**, as well as Co-Founder and CRO **Tivan Amour**, tell the story of how Fortified Bicycle got their start. The founder of the bike tourism company Bikabout, **Megan Ramey**, will share why she believes biking is the best way to see a city and help its economy. Join Cara, Slava, Tivan, and Megan for an in-depth look at the bicycle revolution. Stay in touch with WGBH to hear about upcoming Boston Talks. » [Become a WGBH member.](http://www.wgbh.org/support/ "") (Photo: [Wikimedia](http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:FoothillExpy-bicycling.png ""))

Crunch the numbers and always be part of the #BostonTalks happy hour by tweeting with us! Our speakers' topics: sports analytics, math in art, and of course, data! Boston Globe baseball writer Alex Speier will discuss the game-changing effects of analytics; TED-Ed video creator Natalya St. Clair will talk about the relationship of numbers and art.

The inaugural event for WGBH's new series, BostonTalks, focused on fitness. Hear experts talk about the latest trends. Always be part of the #BostonTalks happy hour conversation by tweeting with us! First up is a primer on new technology with Boston Magazine Health Editor Melissa Malamut, then fitness fashion with New Balance’s Senior Production Manager of Performance Apparel Jeff Garabedian, and finally the social side of working out with Commissioner of Social Boston Sports, Matt Rubin. (Photo: pixabay.com)

Four podcasting experts will discuss the importance of podcasting in the corporate world and about podcasting's impact on the media landscape. The duo Fish Nerds will share their story of being "always interesting, usually funny and mostly true." Be part of the #BostonTalks happy hour by tweeting with us!