In Tiny Experiments: How to Live Freely in a Goal-Obsessed World, Anne-Laure Le Cunff, Ph.D., argues that rigid goal setting is out of step with the complexity of modern life. Instead of being paralyzed by uncertainty or trapped in toxic productivity, she shows how curiosity, small tests, and playful experimentation can help us grow in ways that are more sustainable, creative, and meaningful.

Her tools for cultivating an experimental mindset are both science-backed and deeply practical—timely guidance in a world where many feel burned out, stuck, or unsure of their next steps.

Drawing on scientific evidence and her own journey from tech executive to neuroscientist and entrepreneur, Le Cunff invites us to rethink ambition itself. Can we replace fixed ladders with growth loops? And what would it mean to live a life defined not by control, but by curiosity?

Le Cunff is an award-winning neuroscientist and entrepreneur. She is the founder of Ness Labs, where her weekly newsletter reaches more than 130,000 readers. Her research at King’s College London focuses on the evolutionary neuroscience of curiosity. She previously worked at Google on digital health projects and has received support from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), the British Neuroscience Association, and the King’s Engaged Research Network.

Le Cunff will be in conversation with Susan Dominus (FAN ’25), Pulitzer Prize-winning staff writer for The New York Times Magazine and author of the 2025 book The Family Dynamic: A Journey into the Mystery of Sibling Success.

BONUS BOOK GIVEAWAY! FAN is giving away copies of Tiny Experiments to randomly selected Zoom attendees. Details on the webinar registration page.

This event suitable for youth 12+. It will be recorded and available on FAN’s website and YouTube channel.