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…
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…
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…
“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…
There's been quite a buzz recently around generative AI programs such as GPT and Stable Diffusion. In this workshop salon we will work as a group on a short piece of illustrated fiction using tools such as ChatGPT to produce the writing and Midjourney to generate illustrations to accompany it (Since this is a fast…
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,…
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…
We will be holding this Twitter space for anyone and everyone (the general public, Interintellect hosts, or Intellect community members) to learn more about the popular ii series, "Thinking About Not Knowing" with host…
Join Sam Patt to discuss the centralization of AI and explore how AI can help friends play together. We will try out HaveWords.AI, an AI sharing platform Sam has built. A members-only fireside chat, moderated by Nicky Buttigieg. Artificial Intelligence holds a lot of promise, but the centralization of AI in the hands of a…
Do you wish your head knew how to understand what your body was saying? Or are you perhaps skeptical that your body has anything to say at all? Join somatic-emotional healing coach James Mayfield in this series to learn and practice understanding the messages of your body. A headache that’s always been there, warmth in…
Join Nat and Martha Sharpe to learn about their experiences with alternative education and filmmaking, as well as their approach to homeschooling and self-directed learning. A members-only fireside chat, moderated by Nicky Buttigieg. Nat is a film-school graduate, and Martha a storytelling enthusiast, and they've been a creative team for over a decade. Even as…
James has gained recognition for his vocal contributions in American gay politics and his advocacy for international gay rights. His efforts were acknowledged when he was honored with the Journalist of the Year Award by the National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association. Kirchick's critical reflections on queerness and its career in American culture and politics…
