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OnlineJoin philosophy student Arkadiusz Synowczyk to explore the topic of objectivity of scientific knowledge, skepticism, and relativism! This salon is the first episode in a series on the nature of science –…
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Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia, PACalling all Interintellects local to Philadelphia and the surrounding area! Join Arielle Shnaidman for a casual spring meetup in April to meet fellow Philly Interintellects and have some fun conversations. Meet…
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Poems for Our Time: Boundless Joy
OnlineInterested in cultivating your inner poet? Join us for Poems for Our Time where we'll slow down, explore contemporary poetry, and connect with our creativity. Hosted by writer, workshop facilitator, and…
The Soulcraft of Political Depolarization: Learning from the greats of philosophy and literature
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New York IRL: Expansive Conversations – Beginner’s Mind
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Toronto IRL: Visions and Dreams (April Meetup)
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Death Over Coffee: The Positive Side of Death Anxiety
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Much like Clay Christensen’s theory of disruption, as a management theory becomes more well known, it can change the behavior of managers. Three years in, it feels like many of the most interesting trends in social networking are directly responding to the status as a service thesis.
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