Addiction and Agency
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 first episode in… Continue reading Addiction and Agency
Join 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 first episode in… Continue reading Addiction and Agency
Interested 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: Inevitable Loss
Is beauty an objective property or a subjective feeling? Drawing from philosophy and science, we'll discuss different ideas and, perhaps, realize that the question itself is problematic. Michael Spicher is… Continue reading Beauty: Objective or Subjective?
Hi, my name is Rohit. I am a Writer, Storyteller, Teacher, and Coach. I believe in the power of stories and the magic they weave. At their heart, they bring… Continue reading A “Griot” Session: An Evening of Heart Stories
What is the goal of education? Who decides what's important to learn or not? Martha Sharpe has been exploring alternative education for years to find what works for her family.… Continue reading Educating with Respect: Unschooling and Self-Directed Learning
What could a modern, intellectually honest religiosity look like? Last time, we talked about the value of intellectual humility and having the wisdom to sometimes sacrifice the notion of truly… Continue reading Contemporary Faith
Join 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… Continue reading Recognizing Pseudoscience: Alchemy, Astrology, and Magic in the Ancient World
Interested 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: Giving Objects Agency
Join 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… Continue reading Western Canon Book Club: The Lais of Marie de France
Join 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?
Why do people from different cultural backgrounds behave and think differently – if at all? A historical and philosophical lens. My name is Dhruv Ghulati and I am an AI entrepreneur and work in technology. I have lived in Hong Kong, Thailand, Qatar, across the Indian subcontinent, London and the Netherlands. You can find some…
Hi, I’m Gina! I’m a therapist, avid learner and educator. I’ve spent time in many settings, ranging from mental hospitals to jails and schools and most recently I’ve been coaching entrepreneurs in AI on self-care and social connection. I’m extremely interested in the origins of electric connections! Using Joshua Wolf Shenk’s book Powers of Two,…