Reason to be Happy: Why Logical Thinking is the Key to a Better Life – SuperSalon with Professor Kaushik Basu

Online

Kaushik Basu, Professor of Economics at Cornell University and former Chief Economist of the World Bank, joins host Alaka Halder for a special discussion on his new book, Reason to Be Happy: Why Logical Thinking is the Key to a Better Life. In this engaging and elegant book, Professor Basu shows us why logical thinking…

$20.00

The Fragility of Society: In-Depth Discussion with Eli Dourado

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Virtual Salon Virtual Salon

What makes societies collapse, and how can we recognize the signs? Eli Dourado, chief economist at the Abundance Institute, joins Anna Gát to explore the factors leading to sociopolitical decline. Drawing from historical examples and his latest research, Dourado will discuss why societies grow complex and the conditions under which they collapse. This salon will also…

$20.00

Washington D.C. June Social

Washington DC

Join Charmaine D'Souza and others from our Interintellect community in Washington DC. Feel free to bring along a friend or two! The location for this event will be shared via email with those who RSVP’d. (This is part of a summer series of weekend socials that bring the ii community together more often. If you…

Free

New York IRL: Expansive Conversations – New York State of Mind

New York NY

Join writer and meditation teacher, Grace Bialecki, for the next episode of a new New York City IRL series, 'Expansive Conversations,' where we'll discuss poetry, authenticity, and self-actualization. How does the city we live in shape us a people and artists? We'll read poems about one writer's arrival to the New York City of the…

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What Are Children For? Anastasia Berg and Rachel Wiseman in Conversation with Tara Isabella Burton

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Join authors of What Are Children For?  (and editors at The Point) Anastasia Berg and Rachel Wiseman and novelist/theologian Tara Isabella Burton for a conversation about parenthood, purpose, and the possibility of embracing a human future. What does the future of parenthood look like – and how do we make sense of its sacrifices in the modern world? …

$25.00

Sci-Fi Writers Group #1

Join our sci-fi writers' group where writers come together to explore the fusion of science and storytelling. This weekly gathering offers sci-fi writers a space to discuss scientific concepts in storytelling, collaborate on writing projects, and share insights on emerging trends in the genre. Connect with fellow sci-fi writers and enthusiasts. Enhance your writing skills…

“The Dumbest Time in Human History”? Chronicling Culture with Matthew Gasda & Tara Isabella Burton

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Join playwright Matthew Gasda (Dimes Square, Zoomers) and novelist Tara Isabella Burton (Here in Avalon) for a conversation about chronicling the post-pandemic era, the "vibe shift" of 2020-22, and capturing culture beyond the culture wars. We'll be discussing Matthew Gasda's plays, Dimes Square and the new Zoomers, asking: "What does it mean to chronicle a…

$15.00

Sam Harris Series | Episode 2: No Free Will and Spirituality without Faith

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Regan Arntz-Gray, who's been hosting a Sam Harris podcast discussion group for the past 6 years, is hosting a 4-month Interintellect Salon series on his body of work. Episode 2: No Free Will and Spirituality without Faith  Sam argues not only that free will is an illusion, but that the illusion of free will is itself…

$15.00

Secrets and Stories: The Power of Gossip

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Join us for an eye-opening journey into the world of gossip with hosts Shahid Nowshad and Yael Friedman. Discover how gossip, often dismissed as trivial chatter, has shaped societies and influenced history in profound ways. This captivating discussion will explore the origins of gossip in censorship and its powerful role in shaping narratives, suppressing dissent,…

$10.00

Higher Ground—A Conversation with Alison Taylor on How Business Can Do the Right Thing in a Turbulent World

New York NY

How can businesses maintain a moral compass and make principled decisions while still thriving in a capitalist economy? Join host Jason Shen for an insightful IRL + virtual salon with acclaimed author and clinical professor at NYU Stern Alison Taylor as she shares her vision in her new book Higher Ground for ethical leadership and…

Sci-Fi Writers Group #2

Join our sci-fi writers' group where writers come together to explore the fusion of science and storytelling. This weekly gathering offers sci-fi writers a space to discuss scientific concepts in storytelling, collaborate on writing projects, and share insights on emerging trends in the genre. Connect with fellow sci-fi writers and enthusiasts. Enhance your writing skills and…