The most important conversations, for anyone to join.
Every day, we come together from across the globe to talk about philosophy and science, art and technology, finance and history, religion and music: all the thoughts and emotions we experience as humans, without judgement or certificates.
Our salons are live, unrecorded, evening-length discussions that our community ensures are patient, thought-provoking and fun. Come join us in making the world’s conversations better!
Featured Salons:
The Wealth Of Nations Reading Group, Part 4
OnlineRead and discuss the most important work of economics in the Western canon. Hosted by Ben Landau-Taylor—join this discussion below or join the full reading group series here. The Wealth…
NYC IRL Social – Milestones
New York NYJoin new-to-New York member Shahid Nowshad and Santiago Hernandez for an Interintellect gathering in NYC, discussing milestones and more! This is a great opportunity for new members to connect to…
Recognizing Pseudoscience: Alchemy, Astrology, and Magic in the Ancient World
OnlineJoin philosophy student Arkadiusz Synowczyk to explore what pseudoscience is and how to recognize it, all with reference to astrology, alchemy, and magic in the ancient world. This salon is…
Death Over Coffee: Telling Our Life Stories
Online"Tell me your life story in three sentences." Join founder Maura McInerney-Rowley and journalist Carolyn Gregorie for an enlightening salon featuring insights from our interview with Darnell Lamont Walker, an Emmy-nominated children's TV…
A Theory of Everyone Reading Group: Part 2
Explore cultural and societal evolution at 'A Theory of Everyone' reading book club hosted by Markus Leavitt. Connect, share insights, and engage with diverse perspectives – all are welcome! Are…
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…
Philosophy as Play
OnlineA light exploration of existential and abstract philosophical issues, in dialogue with Christophe Porot, a Scholar in Residence at Cambridge University and a lover of both advanced and amateur explorations…
Addiction and Medicine
OnlineJoin John T. Maier, a philosopher and psychotherapist (PhD/LICSW) based in Boston, and the author of a forthcoming book on the theory of addiction. This is the second salon in…
Poems for Our Time: Giving Objects Agency
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…
Look Again – A Conversation with Cass Sunstein on Noticing the Water We Swim In
OnlineWhat if we could find a way to see everything anew? What if you could regain sensitivity, not only to the great things in your life, but also to the…
Western Canon Book Club: The Lais of Marie de France
OnlineJoin host Joseline Yu to uncover the intricacies of courtly love in Marie de France's lais, as part of the Western Canon Book Club series. Each of Marie de France's…
Meaningful Shabbat Dinner IRL – Los Angeles
Los Angeles Los Angeles, CAMinh and Yael are excited to invite you to a special Shabbat dinner on Friday, April 5th. Join us for an evening of good company and meaningful conversation at Minh's… Continue reading Meaningful Shabbat Dinner IRL – Los Angeles
Featured Series:
Members-Only Events:
Ongoing Series:
A Field Guide to Internet Emotion
Next event: November 14
Runs every second Sunday of the month until April 2022
The Story of Philosophy
Next event: October 31
Runs every last Sunday of the month until January 2022
Dead Economists Society
Bronwyn Williams & Peter Isztin
Next event: January 19
Runs every first Thursday of the month
In Praise of the Prophet
Next event: November 13
Runs every second and Fourth Saturday of the month until December 2021
The Story of Industrial Civilization
Next event: November 21
Runs every third Sunday of the month until May 2022
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