SF IRL Discussion Salon — Where Does Meaning Come From?
San Francisco San Francisco, CAI'm Phil, the founder of house 42, and we've been running this format of salon every Sunday in Mexico City for the past year. This event is a format we've…
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Recognizing Pseudoscience: Alchemy, Astrology, and Magic in the Ancient World
OnlineJoin philosopher 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…
Explaining the Sacred with Robin Hanson: What Is Valued From Near and Afar
The first of a series of conversations with Robin Hanson, this salon will discuss what "the sacred" is and how best to identify and explain its roles in human life. Hosted by Thomas Arnold. This conversation with Robin Hanson will be "sacred talk," exploring what the sacred means and attempting to explain how it works…
$15.00
Egoism Without Permission: Exploring Ayn Rand’s Ethics with Dr. Tara Smith
OnlineDr. Tara Smith, philosophy professor specializing in Ayn Rand's ethical thought, joins philosopher Arkadiusz Synowczyk to explore Rand's ethics, based on her latest book Egoism Without Permission. Come and join…
$15.00
SF In-Person Discussion — How Can We Understand Each Other?
Do you enjoy making friends and connecting through discussing ideas and seeing how people think? Join this in-person salon discussion designed for you! We'll be collaboratively exploring the question, "How Can We Understand Each Other?" Your host will be Phil, the founder of house 42, who has been running this salon format every Sunday in…
In This Economy!? Book Party: A Conversation with Kyla Scanlon and Sahil Lavingia at Gumroad
Join us for an engaging discussion between Kyla Scanlon and Sahil Lavingia about Kyla's new book, In This Economy?: How Money & Markets Really Work, moderated by Interintellect founder Anna Gat. "Economics is for everyone—so if you’ve felt left behind, or if you’re cross-eyed from reading painfully convoluted (or straight-up misguided) financial commentary—this book is…
If Love Could Kill: A Deep Dive Into Female Violence with Anna Motz
Forensic psychotherapist and author of If Love Could Kill, Anna Motz, joins Interintellect founder Anna Gát in NYC to explore the hidden realities of women who commit extreme acts of…
What Is Philosophy? And How Does Plato Fit Into This?
OnlineIs philosophy, as a field, conceived of correctly today? Join Jonathan Leaf, an award-winning playwright and novelist, for a salon where Jonathan will delve into this issue and explore the historical and current views on philosophy. The literal meaning of philosophy is "love of wisdom." So you might think that philosophy classes would be trying…
$10.00
Toronto IRL: The Literary Life (August Meetup)
Hey, Toronto and GTA! We’re have an August meetup, hosted by Ben Parry. It’s a great opportunity to meet others based in Toronto, learn about some of the amazing projects going on in the city, make new friends, and engage in stimulating discussions. The theme will be: The Literary Life. What role do books and…
Quantum Mechanics, Relativity Theory, and Philosophy
Join physicist James Ellias for a discussion of philosophical issues surrounding quantum mechanics and Einstein's relativity theory. Topics of discussion will include: 1. Do quantum phenomena give evidence that reality is subjective or non-causal? 2. How did philosophy affect the way modern physics was formulated? 3. How do contemporary physicists think about quantum phenomena and…
$10.00
London Offline Social: Summer Picnic 2024
London LondonInterintellect host Bryan Kam invites London Interintellect members for a summer picnic in the park! It's been a while since we've done a picnic. Let’s get together for a bring-and-share…
London Offline Social: Summer Picnic 2024
London LondonInterintellect host Bryan Kam invites London Interintellect members for a summer picnic in the park! It's been a while since we've done a picnic. Let’s get together for a bring-and-share…
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