Judaism is Psychedelic
OnlineIn this introductory salon, we’ll define key terms like “psychedelic” and “set and setting” in order to show how Jewish wisdom, practices, and narrative can serve as both the container…
$35.00
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Feminism and Citizenship: Barbie’s Philosophical World
OnlineAll the Kens will head to the polls and vote to change the Constitution to a government for the Kens, of the Kens, and by the Kens! As the Kens move to legally legitimate their institution of patriarchy, we might wonder just how a government by and for Kens might differ from one by and…
$20.00
Living in Wonder: A Conversation with Rod Dreher
OnlineThe world is not what we think it is. It is far more mysterious, exciting, connected, and adventurous. But we have a hard time perceiving this truth because we have become "disenchanted"—closed to the idea that the universe contains the supernatural, the metaphysical, or the non-material. In this conversation, Wayfare editor Zachary Davis speaks with…
$15.00
Austin IRL: November Meetup in North Austin
Austin, Texas TXJoin hosts Alaka Halder and Benjamin Woosley for a casual meetup at Easy Tiger in North Austin! This Interintellect offline gathering is a casual meetups devoted to open group discussions of the topics that interest participants the most. From philosophy to science and art, there is nothing that escapes our inquiries! Come, forge new friendships,…
Decolonization: Barbie’s Philosophical World
OnlineBy giving voice to the cognitive dissonance required to be a woman under the patriarchy, you robbed it of its power. Hell, yes, White Savior Barbie! Here Gerwig both channels current visions of the power of speech to achieve decolonial aims by forcing open the internal contradictions of oppressor narratives and indicates meta-awareness of casting…
$20.00
Develop Your Talents and Find Your Place
OnlineWhat if your "weakness" is actually the shadow of an extraordinary gift? Many of history's greatest innovators - from Temple Grandin to Tu YouYou - discovered their breakthrough insights precisely because they saw the world differently. But finding the right soil for your particular variety to flourish isn't always straightforward. Sometimes you can't grow Pinot…
$20.00
[SERIES] A Swim in a Pond in the Rain: First salon
OnlineIn this first salon, we will be discussing the book at a meta level. We will be discussing the author, George Saunders, the introduction to the book, and if we have time, we might even begin discussing the first short story, In the Cart, by Chekhov. Get your series ticket here!
Free
The Illness of Inequality – A Super Salon with David Lay Williams
OnlineIn his book, The Greatest of All Plagues: How Economic Inequality Shaped Political Thought from Plato to Marx, David Lay Williams asks us to consider why the great political thinkers have persistently warned against the dangers of economic inequality - and why we keen on ignoring their prescription. Join us to discuss one of the major…
Free – $25.00
Reading Group: One Day In The Life Of Ivan Denisovich
OnlineJoin Charlene Putney to delve into the life of Ivan Denisovich as we continue our trip down Western Canon Book Club series. This is the perfect book club read: it's short, snappy, and life-changing - what more could you want from a winter book?! Our hero, Ivan Denisovich Shukhov, is an innocent prisoner sentenced to…
Free – $15.00
Casual NYC Meetup in Soho
New York NYThis Interintellect offline gathering is a casual meetup devoted to open group discussions of the topics that interest participants the most. From philosophy to science and art, nothing escapes our inquiries! Come, forge new friendships, reconnect with existing friends, and dive into deep conversations. Message the hosts on Discord or Twitter with questions. We’ll share…
Free
Judaism is Psychedelic: Rebbe Nachman’s Philosophy on Breath, Song, Dance, and Talking to G-d as Tools for Psychedelic Journeying
OnlineA grandson of the Baal Shem Tov (the founder of Hasidic Judaism), Rebbe Nachman (1772-1810) originally from Bratslav, Ukraine, is growing in popularity to this day as thousands of pilgrims travel to his gravesite in Uman, Ukraine, every year, even during the war, to pray and connect spiritually. Rebbe Nachman is known for his mandate…
$35.00
Existentialism: Barbie’s Philosophical World
OnlineBut you’re the creator. Don’t you control me? At the end of the movie, Barbie decides to take Nietsche’s advice and live toward death, rather than embracing the characteristics her creator Ruth Handler saw as essential. Feminist existentialist Simone de Beauvoir traces out this approach to life in the first chapter of her book The Ethics of…
$20.00