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Breakthroughs in Scientific Theory
OnlineJoin Alex Criddle for the seventh salon in the Breakthroughs series and explore breakthroughs in scientific theory and paradigms. In this first of two salons following Thomas Kuhn's The Structure of… Continue reading Breakthroughs in Scientific Theory
Choose Your Own Reality with Renee diResta and Jonathan Askonas
OnlineIn this SuperSalon, Renée diResta and Jonathan Askonas—both experts in (mis)information in our digital age—will join researcher Nastasia Griffioen to discuss questions like as "What does 'reality' mean nowadays?" and "Can… Continue reading Choose Your Own Reality with Renee diResta and Jonathan Askonas
Hosting 101 | Hosting Conversations and Forging New Connections
OnlineWhether seeking to make friends, explore ideas, earn an income, grow an audience, or simply connect for an evening with others, hosting a salon is a great opportunity to start… Continue reading Hosting 101 | Hosting Conversations and Forging New Connections
Science vs. Skepticism: Are Objectivity and Knowledge Possible?
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 –… Continue reading Science vs. Skepticism: Are Objectivity and Knowledge Possible?
Philly IRL: Casual April Meetup
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… Continue reading Philly IRL: Casual April Meetup
The Guarantee – Author Talk with Natalie Foster | New Labor Book Series #17
OnlineJoin Siena Chiang and movement leader Natalie Foster to discuss her new book, The Guarantee, which asks us to imagine an America where housing, health care, a college education, dignified… Continue reading The Guarantee – Author Talk with Natalie Foster | New Labor Book Series #17
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… Continue reading Poems for Our Time: Boundless Joy
The Soulcraft of Political Depolarization: Learning from the greats of philosophy and literature
Washington DCNEW: The Philosophy of Depolarization series! Join Braver Angels' Director of Debates Jessie Mannisto, BA's Publius Fellow for Public Discourse Luke Nathan Phillips, and Interintellect founder Anna Gát in this… Continue reading The Soulcraft of Political Depolarization: Learning from the greats of philosophy and literature
Bards & Heretics: Shakespeare and the Psychology of Secular Belief
OnlineJoin American journalist and critic Elizabeth Winkler (Shakespeare Was a Woman and Other Heresies) and novelist A. Natasha Joukovsky (The Portrait of a Mirror) for a salon exploring the secular religiosity behind… Continue reading Bards & Heretics: Shakespeare and the Psychology of Secular Belief
New York IRL: Expansive Conversations – Beginner’s Mind
New York NYJoin writer and meditation teacher, Grace Bialecki, for the next episode of a new New York City IRL series, 'Expansive Conversations,' where we'll discuss poetry, authenticity, and self-actualization. How do… Continue reading New York IRL: Expansive Conversations – Beginner’s Mind
What happened to the Internet? How a new wave of thinkers are rebuilding the web
OnlineAre you stuck in passive consumption mode, overwhelmed by the sheer amount of information and struggling to feel at home on the Internet? Join Substack newsletter-er, tech humanist, and founder of Sublime Sari Azout. This is the first ever salon where she shares musings on the State of the Internet and the insights that led…
Toronto IRL: Visions and Dreams (April Meetup)
Toronto, CanadaHey, Toronto and GTA! We're have an April meetup, hosted by Ben Parry. It’s a great opportunity to meet others based in Toronto, learn about some of the amazing projects… Continue reading Toronto IRL: Visions and Dreams (April Meetup)
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Web3 and Cryptoeconomics
New Economic Fundamentals
with Alex Tabarrok and host Wes Chow
Alex Tabarrok, Professor of Economics at George Mason University, joins hosts Alaka Halder and Wes Chow to discuss cryptoeconomics – the combination of cryptography and economics – which provides a lens into how web3 is opening up fundamentally new ways of trading, cooperating, and communicating.
Status as a Service: Revisited
with guest Eugene Wei and host Nathan Baschez
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.
On one end of the spectrum, we have Twitter actively monetizing status by charging for blue checks. On the other end, we have apps like BeReal seemingly in revolt against the idea that users crave status. What’s really going on?
Eugene and Nathan host a discussion where we attempt to gain clarity.
Building to Last: Past, Present and Future
with Elizabeth Barlow Rogers and Hailey Phillips
World-renowned author, landscape preservationist, and civic activist Elizabeth Barlow Rogers joins energy and infrastructure attorney, birth doula, and Interintellect host Hailey Phillips to explore what it takes to build timeless institutions of value, transcending contemporary political drama and lasting for generations.
Drawn to the Struggle
On WRITING and WRITERS
w/ Erik Hoel, Visa Veerasamy, Christin Balan and Anna Gát
Scientist, essayist, and novelist Erik Hoel joins Twitter creator Visakan Veerasamy, Interintellect editorial lead Christin Balan, and Interintellect founder Anna Gát to discuss talent, Substack, audience capture, community, controversy, gatekeepers, academic bureaucracy — why we need more and better fiction, why science is really not that different from art, and how there is a place for all of us. And publishers, practicalities, platforms, and more! An Interintellect special.