Gastrophysics Unveiled: Professor Charles Spence Reveals the Science Behind the Perfect Meal
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Professor Charles Spence is a world-renowned experimental psychologist specializing in neuroscience-inspired multisensory design. Spence has published over 1,000 academic articles and authored various best-sellers, including “The Perfect Meal” and “Gastrophysics: The New Science of Eating.” Sensehacking, his newest book, was published in 2021. In addition to being an award-winning author, Spence established and runs the Crossmodal Research Laboratory (CRL) at the Oxford University Department of Experimental Psychology. Prof. Spence collaborates with baristas, mixologists, chocolatiers, chefs, and perfumiers to design enhanced multisensory food and drink experiences. Prof. Spence has worked extensively in multisensory experiential wine and coffee. Today, he wants to know how new technology will change our dining/drinking experiences. Professor Spence joined us from London and offered his intriguing insight into gastrophysics, the power of expectation, how packaging might be tricking your senses, and more.
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