Three bold events at the Balaton Theater tackle everything from Africa’s burning security dilemmas to digital parenting headaches and wild predictions about how AI will reshape our future.
Africa’s Security Dilemmas
On October 22, 2025, optometrist and seasoned African mission worker Benedek Raák will dive into the continent’s most urgent security challenges in a free, eye-opening lecture at Simándy Hall. With firsthand stories from his time in Africa, he’ll focus on the struggle for human security—think healthcare, everyday safety, and vulnerability to threats that locals face daily. This talk promises not just theory but real-life visuals showing what it truly takes to protect human security in African societies.
Surviving the Digital Jungle as a Parent
Fast forward to November 19, 2025, when “Pszichológus Pasi” (Daniel Tóth) takes the stage in the Theater Hall for a laugh-out-loud, stress-busting session on today’s digital parenting minefield. Tickets range from $16 to $19. Is it smarter to ban gadgets or let your kid dive in? How can you balance healthy screen time, set boundaries, and recognize real dangers—without losing your mind? Drawing on 15 years of research and his own chaos as a dad of four, Tóth untangles addiction, influencer culture, and viral trends like TikTok and YouTube. Expect direct answers on spotting early red flags, making tech a tool—not a threat—and building real connections with tech-savvy kids.
Living With the AI Revolution
On February 11, 2026, get ready for a science stand-up—yes, that’s a thing—with mathematician and public intellectual László Mérő. As he explores “Symbiosis with Artificial Intelligence,” Mérő challenges Hollywood scare stories about evil robots and the singularity, focusing instead on how the intelligences we’ve invented already impact our psychology and future. Forget just the tech; Mérő unpacks how AI influences both our biology and mental health, painting a provocative picture of our buzzing lives with smart machines.
