New York IRL: Expansive Conversations – Getting Quiet

New York NY

Join 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. What does it mean to listen to ourselves? And how can we find moments of quiet amidst this city that never sleeps? We'll read Pico Iyer’s essay,…

NYC IRL: Inside the Emerging Psychedelic Underground in China

New York NY

Is taking ayahuasca the same in mainland China as in South America or downtown Manhattan? Join journalists Oshan Jarow and Shayla Love live in New York City in conversation with anthropologists Alex Gearin and Nicolas Langlitz on how culture influences psychedelic use and experience, and Alex’s ethnography of psychedelic use in China.  In the psychedelic…

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✨ Mexico City IRL: Casual February Meetup ✨

Mexico City

Calling all Chilangos! Join Phil Chu for this casual February Mexico City meetup and forge new friendships, reconnect with existing friends, and dive into enriching conversations. Few things make life better than casual but inspiring gatherings. Whether you’re a long-time Interintellect member or new to our community, this is the perfect opportunity to meet like-minded…

Berlin IRL: Building Community Through Hosting

Berlin

Join Lukas Rosenstock for a casual IRL meetup in Berlin to talk about how we can build diverse community through hosting events and bringing people together. People want to connect with people—whether it's to find a new job, business prospect, dating, or finding a sense of belonging and intellectual or emotional exchange with like-minded folks.…

LA IRL Pizza-Making and Question-Asking Hangout

Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA

Minh is an AI researcher, educator, and entrepreneur and we'd like to focus on Questions. Come over to my house and make homemade pizza in my pizza oven. Bring a question to ask other friends that is not related to work to stimulate conversation. This is an introductory event—we'll be hosting more, depending on reception…

Austin IRL Gathering

Austin, Texas TX

Join scientist and longtime Interintellect host Taylor Pullinger for an IRL hangout while she’s visiting Austin from New York City. Come enjoy the company of your fellow ii members in Austin at a spacious outdoor beer garden! We’ll catch up with old friends, meet new ones, and join together in lively discussion about the topics…

Life as Remix: Washington DC social with Anna and Olga

Washington DC

Join us for coffee, beer, encounter, and conversation in Washington DC! We will be discussing the myriads of projects and preferences that make up an individual life, the many creative directions we need to comb together to feel whole, and how to find the structure for it all. Hosted by Anna Gát and Olga Yakimenko.… Continue reading Life as Remix: Washington DC social with Anna and Olga

In This Economy? 7. Recessions and the Confusing Part of Vibes

Manhattan, New York NY

Join the next episode of an offline salon series in Manhattan, featuring the brilliant writer and multifaceted creator Kyla Scanlon! Come and discuss her upcoming book, finance, crypto, and more! Kyla has written for the New York Times, New York Magazine and Bloomberg Opinion. In her Substack, she provides a fun, accessible and educative place where we can all learn…