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Interintellect has hosted nearly 2,000 incredible events on topics like science, art, literature, philosophy, and more. Our event hosts and attendees range from well-known public figures to up-and-coming artists, thinkers, leaders, and makers — people just like you.
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Interintellect Event Highlights
SuperSalon
A New Year: Tiny Changes, Remarkable Results
with James Clear
Author of Atomic Habits
Hosted by: Anne-Laure Le Cunff
*FREE SuperSalon*
Status as a Service: Revisited
with Eugene Wei
Writer of Remains of the Day
Hosted by: Nathan Baschez
The Art of Building Projects and AI Note-Taking: Fireside Chat with Jijo Sunny (Buy Me a Coffee)
Explore the intersections of technology and creativity in our exclusive fireside chat with Jijo Sunny, founder of Buy Me a Coffee, and Interintellect founder Anna Gát. Learn about Jijo's journey… Continue reading The Art of Building Projects and AI Note-Taking: Fireside Chat with Jijo Sunny (Buy Me a Coffee)
Free Agents: A Conversation on Free Will with Kevin J. Mitchell
OnlineAs science discovers more and more about the universe and human beings, many conclude that free will is an illusion. In 'Free Agents', leading neuroscientist Kevin Mitchell argues that there… Continue reading Free Agents: A Conversation on Free Will with Kevin J. Mitchell
Philosophical Origins of Creative Pairs
OnlineHi, I’m Gina! I’m a therapist, avid learner and educator. I’ve spent time in many settings, ranging from mental hospitals to jails and schools and most recently I’ve been coaching… Continue reading Philosophical Origins of Creative Pairs
Morning After the Revolution: A Conversation With Nellie Bowles
The Free Press reporter and head of strategy Nellie Bowles joins Interintellect founder Anna Gát for a conversation on Bowles' new book, Morning After the Revolution: Dispatches from the Wrong… Continue reading Morning After the Revolution: A Conversation With Nellie Bowles
Sam Harris Series | Episode 1: The End of Faith
OnlineRegan Arntz-Gray, who's been hosting a Sam Harris podcast discussion group for the past 6 years, is hosting a 4-month Interintellect Salon series on his body of work. Episode 1: The… Continue reading Sam Harris Series | Episode 1: The End of Faith
OSV Book Club | Chip War: The Fight for the World’s Most Critical Technology by Chris Miller
OnlineDiscover the world between pages. Join the OSV Community Book Club! We'll explore books often mentioned by our founder and CEO, Jim O'Shaughnessy, and his guests on the Infinite Loops podcast.… Continue reading OSV Book Club | Chip War: The Fight for the World’s Most Critical Technology by Chris Miller
Death Over Coffee: Sunday Morning Contemplations – May 26
Join Maura McInerney-Rowley and Carolyn Gregorie to connect with kindred spirits and explore your relationship with death in a bi-weekly series. Gather with us every other Sunday for a cozy… Continue reading Death Over Coffee: Sunday Morning Contemplations – May 26
IRL in San Francisco – 🎨 The Art of Everyday Things
SF Bay AreaJoin us for an IRL salon in San Francisco where we explore the art in everyday objects, sharing how mundane beauty inspires our creativity and enriches our lives. An object… Continue reading IRL in San Francisco – 🎨 The Art of Everyday Things
I Feel Love: A Conversation with Rachel Nuwer on MDMA and Connection
OnlineRachel Nuwer, science journalist and author joins Alex Criddle and Michael 't Sas-Rolfes for a discussion of her most recent book: I Feel Love, MDMA and the Quest for Connection… Continue reading I Feel Love: A Conversation with Rachel Nuwer on MDMA and Connection
Future Breakthroughs: Projections of AI, Human Longevity and Transhumanism, the Singularity, and the Future of Humanity
OnlineJoin Alex Criddle for the final salon in the Breakthroughs series and explore the explosion of Artificial Intelligence and what future breakthroughs for the human species look like. In the… Continue reading Future Breakthroughs: Projections of AI, Human Longevity and Transhumanism, the Singularity, and the Future of Humanity
Faith and Fiction with Jordan Castro and Tara Isabella Burton
OnlineJoin Jordan Castro, author of The Novelist, and Tara Isabella Burton (Here in Avalon) for a conversation about faith, moral realism, the purpose of art, and the pursuit of transcendence… Continue reading Faith and Fiction with Jordan Castro and Tara Isabella Burton
True Crime and Crime Fiction: Sarah Weinman with Tara Isabella Burton
OnlineJoin crime writer and New York Times reviewer Sarah Weinman (Scoundrel, The Real Lolita) and novelist and theologian Tara Isabella Burton (Here in Avalon) for a conversation on crime writing, good… Continue reading True Crime and Crime Fiction: Sarah Weinman with Tara Isabella Burton
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IRL Highlight: Arts and Minds: Conversations in New York – Interintellect x Museum Mile
On-going IRL salons at the Guidepost Museum Mile in New York City on January 8, January 14, and more!
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Ongoing Series:
Kinderintellect
Krupali Rai and Maria Górska-Piszek
Next event: TBD
Runs every first Monday of the month
Sci-Fi Odyssey: A Tour Through the Great Works of Speculative Fiction
Next event: January 15th
Runs every third Sunday of the month
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