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. Tending a garden is a way of cultivating hope and creating our own version of the world we want to live in. We’ll read excerpts from Ross…
Join Montessori Infant and Toddler Guide, Beatriz Freitas, and explore the Montessori perspective on toddlers! Whether you’re expecting a child, already have one or more, this salon is designed for…
Love playing with words but feeling stuck? Boost your creativity at AI writing workshops with an award-winning video game writer Charlene Putney! Do you love to play with words? Do you…
Read 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…
"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…
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…
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 second salon in a series on The Philosophy of Addiction, introducing philosophical perspectives on addiction and the questions that it raises. On an influential view, addiction is a…
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 life’s questions and…
Read 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 Of Nations laid the foundations of modern economic theory when it was published in 1776. While the structure of the economy has changed substantially since…
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 the first episode in a series on the nature of science – its power, limits, and the potential dangers it poses. Very often, claims about…
Join Maura McInerney-Rowley and Carolyn Gregorie for an engaging discussion as we explore the intricate relationship between fear of death and the human psyche. In this inaugural session of our two-part series, we'll delve into the depths of death anxiety, examining how it shapes our thoughts, actions, and life trajectories. From unraveling the psychology behind our…
Pursue the philosophical foundations of addiction in a series hosted by John T. Maier, psychotherapist and philosopher. This is the 3rd session in the philosophy of addiction series, and will focus on addiction and trauma. Many psychologists think of addiction in terms of “self-medication,” as the treatment for an underlying disorder. Others think of it as…
