For the fifth Liberties x Interintellect salon, join Leon Wieseltier and Celeste Marcus for a discussion of what liberalism is, its requirements, and importance. As diverse as the contents and contributors of Liberties are, a common thread runs through every issue: a commitment to liberalism. But liberalism has many meanings and the term is often abused. As we commence…
Join Interintellect founder Anna Gát as she delves into some of the most exciting historical novels of the past 200 years, from 'War and Peace', through 'The Name of the Rose', to 'Wolf Hall'. Dive into a discussion on this fascinating genre and bring your favourites! Historical novels have golden eras but also "winters". For instance, Hilary…
Navigating the early days of adulthood as a founder, creative, hacker or dropout can be challenging. Let’s talk about it and share our insights! In this weekly event, Zack and Zelda open a space for makers to share what they’re working on, receive support and make new friends. Our ancestors gathered around a fire to…
An “Aspiring Writer,” Trisha, has grappled with the whole spectrum of writing challenges, from cold starts to self-doubt and maintaining consistency. One of her most trusted tools in addressing those is “The Artist’s Way” by Julia Cameron. Join her 12-week Writing Support Group to unblock your creativity and unlock your full potential as a writer!…
While in school, most of us had no say about the people around us. We were part of a class where most people were our age, yet might've shared almost nothing with our own worldview. In the second salon of this series, hosted by João, we will explore our relationship with people around us in…
Hi I'm Gina! Therapist, avid learner and educator. I've spent time in many settings, ranging from mental hospitals to jails and schools, immersing myself in situations that require both survival and compassion. The topic for the upcoming episode of the Self-Compassion series is Self-Compassion and the Other! Some questions inspiring this episode are: What’s the…
When the actress and writer Ilka Chase was asked, "I enjoyed your book, who wrote it for you?", she responded, "I'm glad you enjoyed it. Who read it to you?" Join this salon on the art and history of sharp retorts, with Daniel Olivieri, a writer, programmer, and rhetoric aficionado, and dive into the world…
In the seventh salon of a nine-part series on human flourishing, join host Ashley Zhang to discuss the role of leisure and learning in a good life! “Guard well your spare moments. They are like uncut diamonds. Discard them and their value will never be known. Improve them and they will become the brightest gems…
Navigating the early days of adulthood as a founder, creative, hacker or dropout can be challenging. Let’s talk about it and share our insights! In this weekly event, Zack and Zelda open a space for makers to share what they’re working on, receive support and make new friends. Our ancestors gathered around a fire to…
Would you like to be an Interintellect host? Join Interintellect founder Anna Gát and learn how to create an unforgettable experience for your attendees! No Interintellect host is born with the magical knowledge of how to run a successful, engaging, and friendly online salons (or offline socials). Those skills, however, are easy to learn! Join our host training…
An “Aspiring Writer,” Trisha, has grappled with the whole spectrum of writing challenges, from cold starts to self-doubt and maintaining consistency. One of her most trusted tools in addressing those is “The Artist’s Way” by Julia Cameron. Join her 12-week Writing Support Group to unblock your creativity and unlock your full potential as a writer!…
Join Vaughn Tan in building a better relationship with the not-knowing that surrounds us. In episodes 6-8, we discussed how not-knowing arises in relation to actions, outcomes, causation, and value. Episode 9 is about how futurity affects not-knowing. Our present actions affect future outcomes, but the actions we can take and the outcomes we pursue also change over…
