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. As we…
Join Vaughn Tan in building a better relationship with the not-knowing that surrounds us. Good tools make work easier. What tools do we need to relate well to different types of not-knowing? Episode 13 of this series answers this questions. Some of the tools we’ll discuss include: Superordination during goal-setting. Clearly identifying non-goals. Using forced choices to reveal tradeoffs.…
What if we could join Socrates and his friends in their famous discussion about Eros? In this salon we will "re-live" theatrically the discussion of Eros, as well as discuss how these ideas might help us illuminate the discussion of love and eroticism nowadays. Hosted and played by Juan José Díaz, Christophe Porot, and Epagogist. …
Join Dr. Jason Rheins, a scholar of ancient Greek and Roman philosophy, for a salon on who Socrates (469-399 BCE) was, and what he can mean for us today. Socrates. The Oracle at Delphi proclaimed him the wisest of the Greeks, yet he supposedly claimed to know nothing but his own ignorance. He was poor…
What is good? What is evil? Before diving into those questions, we should ask ourselves why should we even care about them. Join Cambridge scholar in residence, philosopher Christophe Porot, and Newcastle University's philosophy student Arkadiusz Synowczyk, for a salon on why we need ethics, Existentialist perspective on the issue, and more! “Man is condemned…
What is your “tools for thought” stack? Pinterest or Are.na? Did you make a Notion template you’re excited about? What Obsidian plugins do you use? Ker Lee Yap wants to know! And I’m sure other cool people do too! Join this salon where we’ll go around share our personal digital systems and how we use…
Join Dr. Jonathan Whitmore, an Astrophysics PhD who starred in the the 3D IMAX film Hidden Universe while completing an astrophysics postdoc research position, for an AMA! Jonathan is interested in current and historical astrophysical research -- especially as it relates to core questions about using science to learn about the universe. This salon will…
Film-maker Olga Yakimenko invites friends to discuss Robocop, Total Recall, Starship Troopers, Showgirls, Benedetta, and other films directed by Hollywood legend Paul Verhoeven. After the box office success of films such as Robocop and Total Recall, the decades-long derision towards Showgirls, and the misunderstandings surrounding all of these films (including Starship Troopers), dedicated film fans…
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 meditation teacher, Grace Bialecki. Poetry is a place of solace, a place of mystery, a place where we can delve deeper into live’s questions and…
Why is having kids so scary? Join Martha Sharpe in this safe space to vent our fears and concerns when it comes to having kids or the kids we already have. We'll lay the groundwork for future discussions by delving into what makes it so difficult. Exploring the Core Question: In our inaugural session of…
Since 2015, Patricia Hurducas, a writer and design researcher, has lived across Europe, exploring how our surroundings influence our quality of life. With deep, firsthand knowledge of the challenges and rewards of moving abroad, she invites you to join her series. Centered on creative projects and personal accountability, this series is tailor-made for those on the…
How do we build community in a world where we’re all travelers? Bring your open minds and open hearts, and join your hosts Miriam and Shahid as we explore these questions with curiosity. The Internet exposes us to all sorts of different contexts and subcultures. We’re always peeking into the lives of people who are…
