What’s Next? Cities, Sci-fi, Communities with Eliot Peper and Visa Veerasamy

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Sci-fi author and strategist Eliot Peper, whose thought-provoking novels exploring the intersection of technology and society captivated readers worldwide, and Internet philosopher Visakan Veerasamy join community and friends to discuss and explore the future of cities! Drawing on the expertise of Eliot Peper, gained while writing novels such as Bandwidth, Veil, Cumulus, and Reap3r, we will…

$25.00

Existential Epistemology: Imagining Different Conceptual Worlds

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Is epistemology, the theory of knowledge, is practical? Yes, and this salon series by Arkadiusz Synowczyk will prove why and how. Join us for its third episode where we will discuss how, given the previous advice, one should approach concepts – the building blocks of our thoughts. In this episode, we will discuss the nature of…

$15.00

Central Park Picnic: Is Nostalgia Good? – An Interintellect Offline

Central Park Central Park, New York City, NY

Join NYC community and friends when founder Anna Gát is visiting for a casual Central Park discussion about the value of nostalgia - or is it danger? We'll talk about breakups, immigration, work transitions... Bring a blanket and snacks 🌞 Recommended readings: https://aeon.co/essays/nostalgia-exerts-a-strong-allure-and-extracts-a-steep-price https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-nostalgia-is-good-for-you/ https://hedgehogreview.com/issues/the-uses-of-the-past/articles/nostalgia-and-its-discontents ***  ii Calendar |  Code of Conduct |  Become a Member

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Austin July IRL Meetup at Easy Tiger: How Do You Travel?

Austin, Texas TX

Calling all Central Texas Interintellects! Join hosts Shahid Nowshad and Alaka Halder for a summer meetup on the topic of travel. Summer and travel go hand in hand. As many of us return from or prepare to embark on new adventures, we’ll share stories, advice, and what we’re hoping to learn. Do you enjoy travel?…

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Liberties X Interintellect Salon: Katherine C. Epstein

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For the fourth Liberties x Interintellect salon, join Katherine C. Epstein and Celeste Marcus for a discussion of Katherine's recent Liberties essay 'Scholarship and the Future of Society.” For the first 30-45 mins of the salon Katherine and Celeste will discuss the essay, and then attendees are invited to ask questions and share their thoughts. Katherine Epstein’s essay “Scholarship and the Future of Society”…

$10.00

Ask Me Anything with Interintellect Fellow Zelda Poem

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Join this Ask-Me-Anything (AMA) session to ask Zelda Poem any questions you have on your mind! Her current focus is helping young hackers, dropouts and founders become socially and emotionally abled. Interintellect Fellow and host Zelda Poem is seeking to make singular educational paths mainstream, and has been speaking to people on the richness and…

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Places That Hurt, Spaces That Heal

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We all know the experience of sitting in a particular space and feeling energized, inspired, and refreshed. And we've all tried and failed to be productive in a place that drains our energy and blunts our motivation. So what distinguishes these places? Explore research in cognitive neuroscience and psychology that demonstrate how places are central…

$15.00