Dr. László Mérő — mathematician, columnist, and psychologist — has been teaching since 1980 at more than a dozen Hungarian and international universities. His courses span economic psychology, game theory, logic and intuition, human thinking, artificial intelligence, thinking strategies, mathematical statistics, psychometrics, and psychology for future teachers. His research delves into economic psychology, thinking and decision-making processes, game theory, memetics, psychophysics, and translogic. In early 2026, he brings it all to the stage in a nationwide series of “Scientific Stand-Up” talks, with online ticketing and dates across multiple cities.
Tickets, prices, and fine print
Ticket prices generally range from about $18.20 to $28.10, depending on the city, venue, and topic. Exact brackets for each show are listed below. Organizers reserve the right to change schedules and programs. Multiple listings appear for January and February to help you grab a seat wherever it’s closest — or most intriguing.
January highlights
January 3, Budapest (Józsefváros, Corvin Promenade [Corvin sétány] 1/b): “Mindenki másképp boldog” (Everyone Is Happy Differently). Tickets: $25.80. This opening night plants the flag in the capital with a deep dive into how happiness resists one-size-fits-all formulas and why our minds insist on personal blueprints.
January 5, Szentendre (Patriarch Street [Pátriárka utca] 7.): “A szavak ereje” (The Power of Words). Tickets: $18.70–$23.60. Expect language, framing, and the psychology of persuasion — how words steer choices even when we swear they don’t.
January 12, Ajka (Liberty Square [Szabadság tér] 13.): “Mesterséges intelligencia” (Artificial Intelligence). Tickets: $19.50–$20.10. A clear-eyed look at AI’s promises and pitfalls through a game-theory-and-mind lens.
January 13, Pécs (Zsolnay Quarter [Zsolnay Negyed]): “A szavak ereje.” Tickets: $24.30–$27.10. The language tour stops in a cultural quarter known for bold ideas.
January 15, Budapest, 16th District (Hunyadvár St. [u.] 43/B): “Mesterséges intelligencia.” Tickets: $22.70–$26.60. A capital-city encore on AI at neighborhood scale.
January 20, Dorog (Home Square [Otthon tér] 1.): “A szavak ereje.” Tickets: $23.20–$24.30.
January 22, Mezőkövesd (St. Ladislaus Square [Szent László tér] 24.): “Szimbiózis a mesterséges intelligenciával” (Symbiosis with Artificial Intelligence). Tickets: $18.70–$20.70. How we might partner with machines instead of merely building or fearing them.
January 28, Cegléd (Kossuth Square [Kossuth tér] 5/a.): “Szimbiózis a mesterséges intelligenciával.” Tickets: $19.30–$21.30.
January 30, Gödöllő (Liberty Road [Szabadság út] 6.): “Mesterséges intelligencia.” Tickets: $26.50–$29.10.
February focus
February 3, Pilisvörösvár (Main Road [Fő út] 127.): “Mesterséges intelligencia.” Tickets: $22.20–$24.00.
February 5, Békéscsaba (Széchenyi Street [Széchenyi utca] 4.): “Mesterséges intelligencia.” Tickets: $25.40–$26.30.
February 7, Budapest, 15th District (Eötvös St. [u.] 64–66.): “Az érzelmek logikája” (The Logic of Emotions). Tickets: $18.70. Why feelings aren’t the opposite of reason, and how emotions compute in everyday life.
February 11, Keszthely (Main Square [Fő tér] 3.): “Szimbiózis a mesterséges intelligenciával.” Tickets: $22.10–$23.30.
February 25, Budapest, 12th District – Hegyvidék (Csörsz St. [u.] 18.): “A hit pszichológiája” (The Psychology of Faith). Tickets: $21.30–$28.10. A tour stop on belief, trust, and the mental architectures that sustain them.
Also on the program
The calendar includes other Scientific Stand-Up acts across January and February, giving the circuit a festival vibe:
– January 17, Budapest (Krúdy St. [u.] 7.): “Mezítláb az életben – Dézsi Réka és Sevcsik M. Anna előadása – FŐPRÓBA” (Barefoot in Life – Dress Rehearsal). Tickets: $11.60–$13.10.
– January 17, Budapest (Corvin Promenade [Corvin sétány] 1/b): János Lackfi (Lackfi János): “Én és az én Jóistenem” (Me and My Good God). Tickets: $22.40–$28.60.
– January 24, Budapest, Újpest (St. Stephen Square [Szent István tér] 13–14.): András Kepes (Kepes András): “Igazad van!” (You’re Right!). Tickets: $31.20–$35.50.
– January 26, Mosonmagyaróvár (Ferenc Erkel St. [Erkel Ferenc u.] 14.): Péter Ákos Bod (Bod Péter Ákos): “Haveri kapitalizmus” (Crony Capitalism). Tickets: $19.50–$21.20.
– January 30, Budapest (Krúdy St. [u.] 7.): “Mezítláb az életben – … – BEMUTATÓ” (Barefoot in Life – Premiere). Tickets: $12.40–$13.00.
– February 2, Pápa (Elisabeth Grove [Erzsébet liget] 1.): Krisztián Nyáry (Nyáry Krisztián): “Így szerettek ők 18+” (That’s How They Loved 18+). Tickets: $19.00–$19.80.
– February 20, Baja (Lion St. [Oroszlán u.] 3.): Zoltán Pogátsa (Pogátsa Zoltán): “Digitális kapitalizmus” (Digital Capitalism). Tickets: $19.50–$19.80.
– February 23, Budapest (Corvin Promenade [Corvin sétány] 1/b): Iván András Bojár (Bojár Iván András): “ESG – greenwashing nélkül” (ESG – Without Greenwashing). Pricing not listed.
– February 24, Tatabánya (St. Barbara Square [Szent Borbála tér] 1.): Péter Oszkó (Oszkó Péter): “Befektetések” (Investments). Tickets: $19.30–$19.60.
Plan, follow, book
The national events calendar makes it easy to track what’s near you. You can add shows to a bucket list, request alerts, or ask for info, and ticketing runs online with prices typically between $18.70 and $28.10. If you’re eyeing a specific topic — words that sway us, emotions that compute, AI that partners — chances are there’s a seat waiting in your city. Organizers may adjust dates and programs, so keep an eye on updates and grab your spot early.
