“What is it with men and their balls?”
Neuroscientist John Krakauer’s first question directed towards Patrick Vieira may not have been as cerebral or highbrow as the ones that followed but it set the tone for a light-hearted yet fascinating conversation at the Rubin Museum between two leaders in their respective fields.
Staged as part of the museum’s Brainwave series of events and talks, “Keeping Your Eye on the Ball” promised to examine whether an athlete’s focus on the field can translate to everyday life.
Covering a myriad of subjects, such as the complexity of soccer, the complacency of winning teams, as well as a debate on the existence of talent, this 90-minute audience with Krakaeur and Vieira left all attending with plenty to mull over for years to come.