Join hosts Vivek and Ashley Zhang to get together in person and meet fellow Interintellects in Los Angeles! Celebrate the community of like minded and curious people in the season and spirit of gratitude and thanksgiving! More information will be shared in the #los_angeles Discord channel. Note: ID and proof of COVID vaccinations will be…
Join Russel Ramos and Vivek in exploring one of humanity's most mysterious and effective methods of problem-solving: asking for help. As we become accustomed to the near-limitless access of information on the internet, we can find ourselves believing that all our problems could be solved by finding the right YouTube video or Twitter thread. How…
In this first of a 3 part mini-series on the TV show Mad Men, Vivek hosts a discussion on the notions of masculinity explored in the show. How do the characters of the show (not just the men but the women and children) assert their expectations of masculinity? How do these ideas affect the way…
In the second of a three part series on the TV show Mad Men, Vivek hosts a discussion on persuasion as seen through the lens of the show. What can we learn about delivering a sales pitch from the show? From presentations to prestigious clients and proposals from employees to bosses to idea sharing between…
Ever wondered what your fellow interintellects and friends can do? Have a skill or a talent you’d like to share with us? Come one, come all to Variety Hour with Vivek! Just put your name in the bag! You’ll have between 5 and 10 minutes to present absolutely anything! Sing a song, tell a story,…
In the third salon of this three part mini series on the TV show Mad Men, Vivek hosts a discussion about ethnicity, assimilation and whiteness in the show. In describing the systems of race, class and power in America in the 60s, series creator Matthew Weiner has said “I’ve always said this is a show…
Join Interintellect hosts Vivek and Katrina Dela Cruz as we discuss how we cultivate a sense of home, community and belonging in a city like Los Angeles. In addition to a chance to meetup IRL, this event will be structured around a special topic: How do we find our "Third Places"—spaces that are not home…
