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. What adolescent explorations have stuck with you? As we reflect on the friendships of our youth, we'll talk about how we see their reverberations in our current…
Join Arkadiusz Synowczyk for a free, members-only, weekly series of spirited philosophical discussions over coffee! Inspired by the historic Philosophical Breakfast Club, this series rekindles the spirit of their 19th-century discussions. Each Sunday, 10 AM ET, we gather to discuss and explore philosophical questions of our choice in a casual, collaborative atmosphere. You're more than…
Join philosopher Agnes Callard, Interintellect founder Anna Gát, and Irina Dumitrescu, writer and professor of English medieval studies, and explore the dynamics of intellectual and emotional connections outside traditional family structures, including lovers, mentors, and chosen families. The concept of Eros—defined by Plato as a powerful and often destructive force—has evolved. While historically many viewed…
Join philosopher Kate Kirkpatrick in London for an offline discussion of Simone de Beauvoir's insights on love and alienation. Hosted by Interintellect fellow Bryan Kam. In this SuperSalon discussion, we will delve into the moral vision that Beauvoir proposes for loving and being loved well, as well as how her groundbreaking work continues to resonate…
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…
Join Interintellect founder Anna Gát for this **free and public** session where we'll discuss all you need to know about hosting online: tone, topic selection, listing, promotion, and audience management. Believe me, no Interintellect host is born with the magical knowledge of how to run a successful, engaging, friendly online salon (or offline social)—but these skills are easy…
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 3: The…
Join Interintellect founder and CEO Anna Gát for a discussion about what gives us hope: how society and technology will change in the future and how we can, through our individual agency, contribute. The address will be shared via email only. Recommended reading: 'Not Boring' by Packy McCormick 'The Past Was Worse: Reproductive Health Edition'…
Join Arkadiusz Synowczyk for a free, members-only, weekly series of spirited philosophical discussions over coffee! Inspired by the historic Philosophical Breakfast Club, this series rekindles the spirit of their 19th-century discussions. Each Sunday, 10 AM ET, we gather to discuss and explore philosophical questions of our choice in a casual, collaborative atmosphere. You're more than…
I'm Phil, the founder of house 42, and we've been running this format of salon every Sunday in Mexico City for the past year. This event is a format we've been running every week in Mexico City for the last year. We recently had a member start hosting these in Lisbon, and are now starting…
Join philosopher Arkadiusz Synowczyk to explore what pseudoscience is and how to recognize it, all with reference to astrology, alchemy, and magic in the ancient world. This salon is the first episode in a series on the nature of science – its power, limits, and the potential dangers it poses. Very often, claims about what…
The first of a series of conversations with Robin Hanson, this salon will discuss what "the sacred" is and how best to identify and explain its roles in human life. Hosted by Thomas Arnold. This conversation with Robin Hanson will be "sacred talk," exploring what the sacred means and attempting to explain how it works…
