SfN, Monday

Good thing there weren't many posters I wanted to see this afternoon - not much chance to see after the symposium.

Celebrity spotted: Daniel Dennett (author of Breaking the Spell and philosopher of science), seen near the lectern after the evolution symposium. He's taller than I expected!

Speaking of evolution, the FUN committee meeting on evolution was good. Went perhaps a little long, because the topics lend themselves to wide ranging conversation and it can be tricky to stay task oriented. If you're in San Diego, the --

31,731 (attendance value just announced)

Dussini Mediterranean Bistro is worth visiting just for the menus alone. Heavy, metal bound, coppery-looking things in a trapezoid shape.