What does it mean to approach psychotherapy in a philosophical way? The aim of this salon is to talk through that question in a principled and imaginative way. Join Boston-based psychotherapist and philosopher John T. Maier. This salon will specifically address the ways in which philosophy may be brought to bear on therapeutic practice: •…
I've hosted casual community meetups, museum trips, literary readings, and more. My most involved event was an 18-person reading of James Joyce's experimental novel Finnegans Wake spread out across stations along a 1.7 mile park loop complete with map, brochure, and free copies of the book—but an IRL can be a simple gathering at a nice…
New to the Interintellect community or want to hang out with new and other members? Join Interintellect editor and host, Timothy Wilcox, for a casual hangout. Feel free to bring some drinks and snacks! Come make new connections with the Interintellect community. We’ll introduce ourselves, chat on anything that is on our minds, and have a…
Join Siena Chiang and acclaimed labor journalist Hamilton Nolan to discuss his new book, which is a timely, in-depth, and vital exploration of the American labor movement and its critical place in our society and politics. Join us for a discussion with Hamilton Nolan about his new and highly anticipated book, The Hammer: Power, Inequality,…
Read and discuss the most important work of economics in the Western canon. Hosted by Ben Landau-Taylor. 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 then, and the study of economics has become far more politicized,…
Join host Joseline Yu to delve into the world of Greek tragedy through a discussion on Sophocles' Oedipus the King and other Theban plays, as part of the Western Canon Book Club series. Sophocles' Oedipus the King presents the most well-known version of the story about the doomed king trapped from birth to death by…
Join founder Abbe Hyde for an IRL gathering in San Francisco! Join fellow Interintellect members for a comedy show at 6 PM or drinks at 8 PM. Please RSVP soon so we can let you know where to get tickets to the comedy show. Updates will be shared to attendees via email and in the Bay Area…
Join Montessori Infant and Toddler Guide, Beatriz Freitas, and explore the Montessori perspective on babies' gross motor skills! Whether you’re expecting a child, already have one or more, this salon is designed for you! The first years of a baby’s life are incredibly rich in movement, quantity and variety. From the first jerky newborn reflexes…
Join physicist James Ellias for a discussion of philosophical issues surrounding quantum mechanics. Topics of discussion will include: 1. Do quantum phenomena give evidence that reality is subjective? 2. How did philosophical thinking affect the way quantum theory was formulated? 3. How do contemporary physicists think about quantum phenomena? 4. How changing our metaphysical and…
Ever wondered how a sip of wine can transport you through a myriad of tales? Join Alex Viviano and Patricia Hurducas in an Interintellect salon in which we will share stories about the wines that we love and ways of collecting and curating beautiful wine experiences. In our cozy salon, indulge in the joy of…
We know our country is dangerously polarized. But what to do about it? Join Zachary Davis, the Executive Director of Faith Matters and the Editor of Wayfare Magazine, and Andrew Hanauer, the President and CEO of the One America Movement, to discuss! We know our country is dangerously polarized. But what to do about it?…
Irina Dumitrescu, writer, journalist, and professor of English medieval studies, joins Interintellect founder Anna Gát to explore the medieval origins of the contemporary self-help movement. We tend to see the self-help movement as something new. But could it be even older than we think? What did it look like in medieval times? Did humans struggle with the…
