While traditional media often warns of people losing interest in reading and ideas, the reality is that the world is going through an intellectual renaissance.

For the past seven years, participants and hosts from around the world and all walks of life have been gathering at Interintellect's legendary salons: moderated online conversations, panel-like celebrity visits, cozy firesides, as well as casual in-person gatherings in cities worldwide. Most Interintellect salons are online and public, with paid tickets for external attendees and free attendance for members. Our offline socials are usually members-only.

Interintellect salons are thematic conversations focusing on philosophy, science, literature, history, the arts — you name it. Imagine a laid-back, evening-length conversation where everyone gets to participate. We strive to create a culture of open discussion in a depolarized spirit, where curiosity and kindness rule. In some cases, you will see talks, reading groups, writing sessions, or even offline festivals listed on Interintellect — and you can also list and host these. Such specials are always clearly marked. Unlike X Spaces or livestreams, Interintellect salons require a ticket or RSVP and are therefore intentional: the people you will be attending will be there because they are interested, and this shared enthusiasm helps the conversation flow and remain engaging throughout.

Most salons are open to the general public, meaning anyone who buys a ticket can attend. Participants range from established experts and passionate practitioners to curious hobbyists from various fields, often creating a diverse mix of perspectives.

Many attendees are also members of the Interintellect community. Hosts are also passionate attendees of other hosts on Interintellect. Our salons and community forum use real names, and in online events you can expect people to use video, making the conversations more personal and transparent.

Please visit our community page for more information about our current membership plans, benefits, and perks.

Our top hosts are not necessarily world-renowned experts, but rather deeply interested individuals seeking to spend focused time discussing their favorite ideas, books, or open questions. Hosting is a great way to hone your public speaking skills, make lasting friendships around your interests, and earn an income. You can host online or offline, public or members-only events, one-offs or series.

Hosting is also a great way to keep yourself accountable when researching a larger topic or writing a book. Kyla Scanlon hosted a 12-part series when writing her excellent 12-chapter book In This Economy? Hosting is also a great way to popularize your YouTube or Substack, or win over lifelong fans for your new book that just came out.

Hosts earn their ticket proceeds minus a 15% platform fee. Hosts also receive access to the core channels of our community Discord forum and a 30% discount on memberships. Interintellect hosts also receive generous tips from their attendees before or after the event.

Hosts are able to edit or reschedule their events after listing, send "host blasts" to their attendees, and receive automated payouts after their events. Interintellect regularly promotes all events listed on Interintellect, but the best way to spread the word is, of course, through your own network and channels.

Interintellect is a curated marketplace for intellectual events. Anyone can create a profile and list an event. Our editorial team reviews all submitted events within 48 hours and may come back to the host with suggestions. All events listed on Interintellect have gone through this type of quality check to ensure every booking can promise a splendid experience.

Occasionally, editors may turn down an event if it violates our Five Rules of Gathering, or a host if they violate our Code of Conduct, to ensure attendance is always enjoyable and comfortable.

In order to list your first event, please visit our Hosting page, and keep an eye out for our regular host training events (always free and public), which you may want to attend before the date of your debut event.

To get inspired, please visit our Events page and check out some of the salons and other events listed there.

If you have any further questions, our editors can be reached at editorial@interintellect.com. Once you have a host account, you can also access our Discord's Host Greenroom and chat with your fellow Interintellect hosts!

While we'll assist with promotion, an engaged host can significantly enhance a salon's success. Reach out via email, direct-message your X friends, post in relevant Discord channels, connect with your real-life friends, and consider writing an essay for our blog. There are plenty of ways to spread the word!

For hosts joining us for a more formal partnership, VIP tickets and free attendance for paid subscribers on other platforms can be arranged. Please email editorial@interintellect.com to inquire.

As your salon size increases, small adjustments may be necessary. One key difference is how you handle introductions. For larger salons, you might keep introductions brief, focusing on names, locations, and something interesting participants found in the readings. In smaller salons, you can encourage deeper connections by starting with a longer activity, such as sharing personal reflections on the readings.

Interintellect attracts people from around the world with a variety of cultural backgrounds. The most engaging conversations embrace multiple perspectives, so use this diversity to gain fresh insights into the topic at hand.

A great way to redirect the conversation is to invite those who haven't yet had a chance to speak to share their thoughts and contribute.

A good rule of thumb is to optimize for the schedules of busy people. Our hosts typically list events 4–8 weeks in advance to ensure people have time to plan.

Series episode cadence depends on how much preparation you expect from attendees — if they need to read an entire new book for each episode, allow about a month between sessions. It also depends on your own schedule.

As for time zones, decide which geography you are focusing on and schedule the event for an evening or weekend in that time zone, when people are not at work or university.

You can release between 5 and 295 tickets for any event. If you want every participant to be able to speak, the ideal size is around 25 people. Offline socials tend to be smaller due to venue limitations.

Large online author talks can be as big as you want — just be sure to choose the tag "Talk" when listing it so attendees know not everyone will participate.

Series episodes are priced the same way as regular events (paid for external attendees, free for members within the number of seats you release). The one difference is that when a public attendee buys multiple episodes at once, they receive a 20% discount.

SuperSalons feature a special guest, often a recognized expert in their field or a major public figure. More time is typically given to the guest at the beginning, while still allowing for questions and group participation.

SuperSalons are recorded and shared on the Interintellect YouTube channel, unless the host or guest requests otherwise. Some specials are livestreamed on X; when this happens, attendees are informed at the start.

The standard payout is an equal split of proceeds between the host(s) and guest(s). Some guests choose to donate their proceeds.

Unless it's a special offline festival organized by Interintellect, all in-person socials are free and members-only. Hosts who lead offline gatherings typically become members of the community so they can access the location channels (Berlin, London, Bay Area, etc.) in our Discord and stay in touch with attendees.

Our offline events are hosted in private residences, parks, museums, libraries, cafés, offices, and academic spaces, always selected by the host. If you are hosting in a restaurant, we encourage hosts to ensure everyone understands they will pay their own tab.

The location of offline events is only visible on our site to those who have RSVP'd. For parks or similar spaces, it is common to send final coordinates at the very start of the event once the exact meeting spot is confirmed.

Interintellect events are collaborative discussions hosted by fellow members on specific topics. These events foster multidisciplinary dialogue, curiosity, and balanced participation, encouraging both deep dives and the exploration of new questions.

Punctuality: Arrive on time and notify the host if you need to leave early.

Engagement: Active participation is required; no passive attendance.

Respect: Wait your turn, raise your hand to speak, and avoid interruptions.

Audio/Video: Keep your microphone muted when not speaking. Video should be on during participation unless an exception is granted by the host.

Recordings: Most public online salons are automatically recorded unless the host chooses otherwise. Our editors schedule many recordings for our YouTube channel and social media. Member-only event recordings remain exclusive to members.

Respect and Inclusivity: Engage respectfully and avoid topics or tones that may make others uncomfortable during an event, video, or livestream.

Privacy and Intellectual Property: Do not share personal information without consent; avoid sharing copyrighted materials.

Behavior: No hate speech, harassment, or bullying. Engage in lawful activities only.

Violations: Violations may lead to removal from an event and potential bans for severe or repeated offenses.

Screenshots: Hosts may take screenshots for social sharing; you may opt out by notifying the host ahead of time.

Age Restrictions: Some topics may be restricted to an 18+ audience due to content sensitivity.

Thank you for maintaining the standards of our community and contributing to enriching discussions. Enjoy your event! For more, please visit our Code of Conduct page.