The new social media platform Bluesky is all the rage. A kind of decentralized Twitter, just better, fairer, it's run by Jay Graber and a group of exceptional engineers, and supported by Jack Dorsey. Join us for this intimate community fireside to ask all your burning questions about how Bluesky came to be and why.…
Whether you're a religious person or identify as an atheist, it's more than likely that the great questions of life -- love, birth, death, and our species' future -- occupy your thoughts sometimes. At this casual online salon-style gathering we will discuss some interesting readings and share personal stories about death and what might come…
We believe hosting on our platform is like growing a Substack — with practice and creativity, you'll grow your audience over time. We’ll focus on how you can market your salon well, drum up anticipation, and what an ideal cadence to promote would look. If you've wondered: What are the responsibilities of a host to…
This event will be a casual gathering, where in addition to a chance of meeting up and chatting with other interintellects, we'll briefly discuss the following topics: Motivation vs Discipline How to stick to habits that keep you productive How to prevent burning out The event’s exact location will be shared with those who RSVP’d…
Cello remains one of the most beloved instruments of professional musicians and music lovers alike. What makes it so? This salon is a conversation about the history and magic capabilities of cello, led by an outstanding cellist and multiinstrumentalist Daniel Hass and a cello student and composer Ulkar Aghayeva. The conversation will be accompanied and…
Join traveling host and Interintellect Executive Producer Crystal Duan as she visits Lisbon for the first time and wants to hear what brought you to this wonderful city and what you love most about it. This salon will be a casual dinner and also an interactive chance to chat with other Interintellects about your colorful…
In the eighth salon of the Ideas Shape the World - An Introduction to Social Movements series, hosted by Robert Nemeth, we will discuss anti-capitalism, its origins, and how it appears in today’s world. Anti-capitalism is a political ideology and movement encompassing a variety of attitudes and ideas opposing and criticizing capitalism. From the earliest…
Join Emotional Processing Coach Trinley Goldenberg as we embark on a transformative journey to embrace our emotional courage, nurture meaningful connections, and live a more ethical life. In this interactive Salon, we will explore the shadow of our emotional selves, create space for vulnerability, and cultivate an understanding of our own and others' experiences. Imagine…
Get ready to embark on an exhilarating journey back in time to the age of the fierce and mighty Vikings, as we step foot into this SuperSalon with renowned geneticist Razib Khan. Join us as we uncover the captivating culture and genetics of these legendary warriors, exploring their rich history that spans over a millennium.…
Experiment with ways of Doing Gentle With an Edge in your life, in this series hosted by Helena Roth, giver and receiver of Tankespjärn. All feelings carry information, but what if I haven't been taught to understand the signal properly? Reading/Listening:* Chapter 4: Understand that feelings are neutral Chapter 6: The problem isn't the problem…
Humanity faces many challenges that urge us to acquire clarity of thought and develop a shared global memeplex that promotes progress, so that we can overcome obstacles and reach the stars. In his book The Beginning of Infinity, philosopher and physicist David Deutsch covers a wide range of knowledge- and progress-related topics. We will mainly…
Complaints about today's friendships abound: social media has made us selfish, COVID has made us lonely, working and raising children have made us too busy to socialise. Indeed, there are countless accounts out there to suggest the era of adult friendships, if there ever was one, is over. Netflix algorithms and newspaper headlines will try…
