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…
We’ll focus on how to create a good space for a conversation no matter what type of person you are. E If you’ve ever wondered: How do I keep people engaged as a good salon host, even if I'm shy? How do I make sure I don't take up space the whole time? What happens…
“Community Meet & Greet” is an on-going series, where 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 out with us…
Join Isabela Granic, developmental psychologist, as she and participants explore how philosophy and psychology can be put into practice to change the way we think, collaborate, and create. This salon will introduce participants to a variety of conceptual frameworks that will be translated into creative, collective practices. These collective practices are designed to harness group…
We are all in the process of unmaking and remaking ourselves. In this salon, join executive coach Jason Shen in exploring the 3 stages of transition and how we might navigate them with greater ease and wisdom. We live in a time of accelerating change—but there’s a difference between change and transition. Change represents a different…
