Epistemology, the theory of knowledge, is often understood as a subject worthy of study, if at all, for the sake of itself. In this new salon series, Arkadiusz Synowczyk, a philosophy student…
"We don't actually experience the world — instead, we filter reality through the state of our nervous system." Jonny Miller is an emotional resilience researcher, host of the curious humans podcast and founder of Nervous System Mastery ~ a cohort based course for cultivating calm and agency over your internal state. Join as we…
Join OSV fellows, Martha and Nat Sharpe, as they explore the future of education and the promise of self-directed learning! The meeting will be hosted by Katrina Dela Cruz and Visakan Veerasamy. In a rapidly changing world, the traditional approaches to education are being challenged. How do we equip the next generation for a future…
In the sixth salon of a nine-part series on human flourishing, join host Ashley Zhang to discuss religion and spirituality, reason and faith, fate and free will, the sacred and…
Navigating the early days of adulthood as a founder, creative, hacker or dropout can be challenging. Let’s talk about it and share our insights! In this weekly event, Zack and Zelda open a space for makers to share what they’re working on, receive support and make new friends. Our ancestors gathered around a fire to…
Join Interintellect founder Anna Gát at a friendly debate on Greta Gerwig's movie Barbie. We will explore its style, message, humour, and success - or failure - as a feminist movie! If you haven't been living under a rock, you're probably aware that Greta Gerwig's movie Barbie is the talk of the town. We debate its…
Join host Adwait Srivastava and celebrate one of history's greatest thinkers in a place he would've loved: New York's Central Park! Leo Tolstoy was an avid naturalist. So, where better to discuss his life and works than in the only place in NYC he could truly appreciate? Central Park! Come and dive into discussions on 'Anna…
How to host fascinating conversations on your favourite ideas, books or topics? Join Interintellect founder Anna Gát for this free and public session! Believe me, no Interintellect host is born with the magical knowledge of how to run a successful, engaging, friendly online salon (or offline social) – but these skills are easy to learn! Join our next…
Join Michael Sonnenschein, a screen/TV writer with a background in academia, for an introduction on how to write for movies/tv. Starting as an aspiring writer with an academic background in 2008, I've grown my career in Hollywood, merging my interests in economics, social sciences, and storytelling for films and TV. Now in 2023, I'm writing…
Join Scammer author and scandal heroine Caroline Calloway for a salon on self-creation, “scamming,” and the celebration of life as art with novelist and culture critic Tara Isabella Burton, author of Self-Made: Curating Our Identities from Da Vinci to the Kardashians, and internet subculture chronicler Katherine Dee, aka “Default Friend.” In a conversation that blends the personal and the…
A chronic “Aspiring Writer,” Trisha, has grappled with the whole spectrum of writing challenges, from cold starts to self-doubt and maintaining consistency. One of her most trusted tools in addressing these issues is “The Artist’s Way” by Julia Cameron. Join her 12-week Writing Support Group to unblock your creativity and unlock your full potential as a…
Navigating the early days of adulthood as a founder, creative, hacker or dropout can be challenging. Let’s talk about it and share our insights! In this weekly event, Zack and Zelda open a space for makers to share what they’re working on, receive support and make new friends. Our ancestors gathered around a fire to…
