Eastern vs. Western Concepts of Self: Constructing Who We Are

Online

Western concepts of Self tend to focus on the ego in defining one's persona and on the careful construction of self-identity.  Eastern concepts of self, on the other hand, tend to emphasize the individual ego as an illusion and underscore the importance of fulfilling one's duty to society.   How does this cultural difference shape our…

$15.00

To Write For: A London IRL Salon on Writing Personas

London London

In this salon, Podcast Librarian and Writer Norman Chella explores the concept of writing with purpose: from writing in your journal, to letters to a cherished one, readers on a blog, or note-taking. In each situation, we have a persona in mind, and fully articulating these personas will help us discover ourselves more. When putting…

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Berlin IRL Meetup

Berlin

Join Lukas Rosenstock for a casual dinner with the Berlin Interintellect community. Let's meet over dinner on a Friday night, talk about whatever comes to our minds and enjoy seeing our online friends in real life. The location will be shared privately with attendants via email (RSVP below) and in the Berlin channel of the…

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I’ll Be There For You: Exploring the Ingredients of Friendship

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“Each friend represents a world in us, a world possibly not born until they arrive, and it is only by this meeting that a new world is born.” (Anaïs Nin)   Join Interintellect fellow Vidhika Bansal for the first in a series of salons about adult friendship. What are the ingredients of friendship? How can…

$20.00

San Francisco Memorial Day Weekend Picnic and Book Swap

San Francisco San Francisco, CA

To celebrate the beautiful spring weather and the arrival a few beloved ii visitors to town, we'll be hosting a picnic and book swap in Golden Gate Park! The more the merrier! Feel free to invite friends, and bring picnic blankets, games, and any other sources of merriment. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided,…

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London IRL: Bryan Kam on Neither/Nor

London London

In this exciting in-person discussion, please join Interintellect fellow Bryan Kam to discuss his original philosophical work. No background in the subject is required. We live in two worlds: one of language, logic, concepts, and abstractions — and another, of sensations, experience, and intuition. They're inseparable and enrich one another, but each world has its…

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