In this SuperSalon, John Sills joins Interintellect host Olena to discuss his new book The Human Experience, including how to create human-centred experiences and companies, how organisations are taking customers for granted, and why Swiss trains are so much better than UK ones. Across all sectors, organizations' fixation with functionality has meant that the 'human'…
Higher Ground Education and Interintellect are pleased to present a series of in-person salons at Guidepost Museum Mile. The discussions will feature some of Interintellect’s best event hosts, and welcome Museum Mile parents, middle school students, as well as local members of the Interintellect community. Higher Ground is the largest and fastest-growing network of Montessori…
Do you feel somehow both eager and reluctant to study music? You’re not alone. Join first-time host Matt Voglewede for a discussion of the place of music study in our lives. Many of us have conflicting feelings when we consider (or remember) studying music. On one hand, performing a favorite song or hearing something new in a…
Our current view of productivity is overfocused on the thing we're trying to get done rather than being attuned to the unique people we are with changing cycles, moods and styles of working. In the words of James Stuber "Design your systems for the laziest, most exhausted version of you." During this salon we'll be…
The Philosophical Breakfast Club tells the story of four men – Charles Babbage, John Herschel, William Whewell, and Richard Jones – who met on 19th-century Sunday mornings for “philosophical breakfasts.” In this SuperSalon, philosopher, historian, and the author of the book – Dr. Laura J. Snyder – joins Arkadiusz Synowczyk to discuss how the four…
Hi, my name is Rohit. I am a poet, writer and a coach. I believe in the power of stories and the magic they weave. At their heart, they bring us closer to the very essence of our true nature and the nature of the Universe! I invite you to join me for this evening…
To distill structure from randomness may seem paradoxical, but protocols based in randomness are the bedrock for many schemes in cryptography. In this salon, we'll present several cryptographic schemes based in randomness, including: Miller Rabin's Scheme for Primality testing Perfect, Statistical, and Computational security The power of interactive proofs to prove statements in the complexity…
National Book Award winning author Phil Klay joins fellow veteran writer and technologist Sean Patrick Hughes to discuss the positive role of comedy in writing about the darkest topics. While humor is a part of art, it rings most true because it is a part of life. Moments of levity are intractably woven through us… Continue reading Laughing At, With, and Against Evil: Phil Klay on Humor and Darkness in Literature
Come craft your salon description along with Interintellect Host Care Lead Crystal Duan, here to help you get unblocked about your ideas and contributions. Crystal can go through the form with you and help you turn your salon topic into a listing on the spot! This is for anyone who needs guidance. This office hour…
Nicky Buttigieg hosts a members-only 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, newsletters, whatever you've been enjoying and curious about! *** 🗓 ii Calendar | 📋 Code of Conduct | 📚 Become a Member
Join us for a fireside chat with Interintellect community member Robert to discuss AI alignment, social networks, communities and collaboration. Hosted by Nicky Buttigieg, Robert will be joining us for a community fireside chat on some of his interests, including AI and the alignment problem, project planning and collaborative efforts, social networks, community and globalization.…
Membership in traditional civic institutions is on the decline and places of worship are no exception. Religion has been a central institution in human societies for thousands of years, providing a sense of deep belonging through engagement in shared rituals, values, and spaces. However, in recent decades, traditional religious institutions have been declining in many…
