"Those who only know one country know no country." - Martin Lipset The Without Borders Salon Series is for nomads, expats, third-culture kids, immigrants, or anyone who feels inescapably foreign. Hosted by debut host Nolan Yuma Janssens every Sunday in February, we will discuss ways to break down borders through cultural psychology research, immigration advice, and travel…
At this casual story-sharing hangout, we will discuss the Great Resignation, our renewed thirst for meaning, and how to build a life that is both practical and spiritually fulfilling. We can't wait to see you there! The exact location of this event will be shared via email and in our community's Discord. *** 🗓 ii…
Interintellect member Nicky Buttigieg hosts a members-only chat in the community forum's ii Café on walking and wandering. Let's talk about the power of putting one foot in front of the other! Come hangout with fellow Interintellect members to discuss walking, having a destination vs. wandering, and its effects on our wellbeing and creativity. If…
The Great Resignation is upon us: we no longer want to spend our time doing work that drains us. Our humanity drives us to do work that is meaningful to us, to contribute to the world based on our unique blend of skills, values, and careabouts. For many of us, this means making a change…
How many tabs do you have open right now? How many unread emails or drafts of your latest document? Join Columbia Professor and professional tab hoarder Annie Pfeifer to explore hoarding and clutterphobia as timely afflictions of the information age. The psychologists Randy Frost and Gail Steketee define hoarding through three characteristics: The failure to discard a…
Join us for our next in the author talk series, a discussion with Saket Soni about his memoir, The Great Escape: A True Story of Forced Labor and Immigrant Dreams in America. Weaving a deeply personal journey with a riveting tale of 21st-century forced labor, the book takes us into the hidden lives of the…
A cozy Interintellect hangout where we'll go back to our roots. We'll discuss what brings communities together, what situations allow adults to make new friends, and how friend groups can find a way to stay together through all the changes in life? We hope you can join us! The location of this event will be…
Jazz pianist and debut host Mercer Shavelson introduces a communal music appreciation series, where participants are encouraged to bring a song (or two) for everyone to immerse themselves in, together. In this series, the intention is to form connections and deeper understanding by simply enjoying music with one another, without distraction. This salon will be focused specifically on…
Spring and New Beginnings Louis Bijl de Vroe and Simon Ohler are philosophers and brothers in spirit. When we get together, we combine culture, comedy, and ancient wisdom, and something happens. We like to call it Spiritual Mischief. In the vein of Spiritual Mischief, we create podcasts and education programs — and Interintellect salons :…
I'm Sherry, and in my debut salon I will be leading a discussion on the anatomy of modern relationships. We'll explore chemistry, compatibility, similarity, and how these three factors play into romantic relationships — specifically, why compatibility is the key to a long-lasting and durable partnership. I write about psychology on my Substack, Pluripotent, and…
As a veteran of over twenty years of artistic rejection, including by some of the most prestigious publications and theatres around, the writer and comedian James Harris considers himself an expert in coping with failure. In this workshop, he'll share what he's learnt and try to help you deal with your own setbacks better. This…
In the seventh salon of the Ideas Shape the World - An Introduction to Social Movements series, hosted by Robert Nemeth, we will discuss counterculture and how it appears today’s world. Special guests: Mark Taylor, Alethea Harnish The hippies, the green movement, polygamists and feminists – all of these started as countercultural movements, whose values…
