The Shadow Side of Science as seen through Psychoanalysis and Literature

Sunday 25th April 2021 via Zoom

7.15pm for a 7.30pm start

Frankenstein in his laboratory. From Mary Shelley, Frankenstein: The Modern Prometheus,
illustrated by Lynd Ward (New York: Harrison Smith and Robert Haas, 1934), 53.

LINDSEY HARRIS and TRICIA WALLIS

For all our remarkable scientific and technological achievements as a species, we do not foresee when some advances can lead to destruction, violence and mayhem. In a joint presentation, Lindsey and Tricia will explore the shadow side of scientific advancement from both a psychological and a literary standpoint. Attendees may wish to read the novel Frankenstein by Mary Shelley beforehand.

Lindsey Harris BA, AJA, IAAP, is a Jungian analyst and analytical psychologist, with a special interest in the arts as the creative expressions of the collective psyche of the culture. She has a part-time private practice in Jungian psychotherapy in Farnham.

Tricia Wallis B.A (Hons). P.G.C.E has taught ‘A’ level English Literature at Godalming College, both full and part time, since 1981. Tricia is currently teaching ‘Frankenstein’ together with ‘Never Let Me Go’ as part of the comparative literature unit – Science and Society. Tricia will be retiring from Godalming College in July.

Please email  info@farnham.humanist.org.uk for more information and the Zoom link