In this exciting in-person discussion, please join Interintellect fellow Bryan Kam to discuss the West's long and winding relationship with Ancient Greek philosophy. No background in the subject is required. The West likes to tell itself that Greek philosophy is at its heart. The Greeks emphasized eudaimonia, or flourishing: philosophy must lead to a better…
Join behavioral economist Nathalie Rachel Sinyard to explore themes of rebuilding and renewal after personal disaster, crisis, or burnout. *** “The only thing tragedy gives us is the opportunity to rebuild our life.” ~ Paulo Coehlo *** When working with people who have experienced a burnout or crisis, one of the more daunting parts of recovery,…
*** What if we had an evolving metaphor, a living image, to describe our life? "The Village" is a personal metaphor of mine, and I want to share it with you and invite you to create your own metaphor. As explorers of our inner world, it is sometimes troublesome to understand what we are “doing.”…
In the third salon of a nine-part series on human flourishing, join host Ashley Zhang to explore how we can nurture meaningful relationships that enrich and ennoble our lives. “Friendship is born at the moment when one man says to another "What! You too? I thought that no one but myself.” — C.S. Lewis "Happy…
Summary: Goals are important but they can limit us in major ways. That's why it's important to know your personal values and make them your own—to make life and work richer and more meaningful. In this workshop salon, executive coach @jasonshen will lead participants to 1) identify their personal value clusters 2) give them a…
The blank page can be a fearsome enemy. Writer, teacher and experimenter Char Putney knows this all too well. But we don't have to approach it with too much seriousness — there's never been a more exciting time to play with words. In this 3-part series, we'll get hands-on with experimental writing techniques from many…
“Community Meet & Greet” is an on-going series, where Interintellect Community Manager Nicky Buttigieg will welcome new members and introduce them to our community. If you're new to the Interintellect community, come introduce yourself and get to know other community members. If you've been a part of our community for a while, then come hang…
We’ve all had pivotal moments that permanently altered the trajectories of our lives. Maybe it was deciding on college majors or whether to move to a country for a job. Maybe it was committing to a relationship or breaking off an engagement. What makes these choices so hard? Our anxiety around decision-making stems from the…
Spend an evening socialising with fellow Interintellect members, exchanging ideas and forming meaningful connections. Hope to see you there!
Technology has become an inescapable part of modern life, including the lives of our children. As a result, it can be challenging to strike a balance between the benefits and risks of technology. How do we navigate the digital landscape with our kids, and how can we ensure that they develop healthy habits and relationships…
Join us for "Interintellect 101"! We will be holding this Twitter space with Interintellect team members Christin Balan, Crystal Duan, and Nicky Buttigieg on the last Wednesday of every month…
Interintellect Community Manager Nicky Buttigieg hosts a casual hangout to chat about what we've been reading. Let's talk about what we've been spending our time reading—books, poems, blog posts, newsletterism whatever you've been enjoying and curious about! *** 🗓 ii Calendar | 📋 Code of Conduct | 📚 Become a Member
