There are many phrases we use to describe doing work we feel is meaningful, important, and moral. In this salon co-hosted by Interintellect founder Anna Gát and executive coach Jason Shen, we explore the conception of Good Work / God's Work / One's Calling / Ikigai—and how we all might find more spiritual fulfillment in…
World-renowned author, landscape preservationist, and civic activist Elizabeth Barlow Rogers joins energy and infrastructure attorney, birth doula, and InterIntellect host Hailey Phillips to explore what it takes to build timeless institutions of value, transcending contemporary political drama and lasting for generations. Central Park, in the words of Elizabeth Barlow Rogers, “is both a masterpiece of landscape…
As we head into the winter months, we can all use a little mindfulness and self-care. Join writer Elaine Wang for informal communal “group therapy” series where we discuss a different topic related to self-compassion each month and how it can be applied in our lives. Perhaps you’ve had this experience: You attend a social…
"How we gather is how we live." Join to discuss Priya Parker's "The Art of Gathering", share stories of meaningful gatherings (both hosted and attended) and become inspired for your own future get-togethers. Hosted by Mary Bajorek, a work life coach with a passion for designing meaningful experiences. Most gatherings (like birthdays, weddings, salons, meetings)…
Max Dostart-Meers and focuses on the intersection of the good life, the just society, and techno optimistic capitalism. Join us for the 7th episode of the "Saving the City Series": Crime. How do we make our cities safe for people and commerce? We will think about policies which not only reduce criminal behavior but make…
In this episode of his music production workshop series, musician and sound engineer Zsolt Török invites you to take your songs to the next level by performing them live in front of an audience. This workshop salon will focus on the steps of taking an existing song produced in Ableton Live, and adapting it to…
In the fourth salon of the Ideas That Shape the World - An Introduction to Social Movements series, hosted by Robert Nemeth, we will discuss the origins of fascism and how it appears in today’s world. Fascism, the far-right, authoritarian ultranationalism characterized by dictatorial power and strong regimentation of society and the economy rose to…
In this SuperSalon, writer and music historian Harvey Sachs joins Interintellect host Linus Lu to discuss the life, impact, and resonances of the legendary conductor Arturo Toscanini. Arturo Toscanini was a generational giant of classical music, an unparalleled genius, as well as a powerful humanitarian and opponent of authoritarianism. What can Toscanini’s life teach us…
In western society, we've begun collectively valuing the incorporation of self care into our routines. But how do we each make a "system" for re-energizing ourselves and finding joy and the will to be in awe of life every day? Join host Crystal Duan as we investigate into how to find energy in our everyday…
In this SuperSalon, Lenore Skenazy — author of Free-Range Kids: How Parents and Teachers Can Let Go and Let Grow — will join Interintellect host and producer Maria Górska-Piszek to discuss childhood independence, anxious parenting, increasing control of everything children do, and how we can create conditions for them to cultivate agency and resilience. Can…
Hello! My name is Andy, you probably know me as the host of the History of Africa Podcast. The Aksumite Empire was a fascinating empire that dominated East Africa for a millennium. Its hegemony came crashing down around the year 960, when a mysterious woman named Gudit destroyed the struggling empire once and for all,…
The Dead Economists Society returns....except this time it is the Living Economists Society! Each month we will concentrate on the works of a particular living economist. Don't expect much esotery; the series will revolve around real-world economic and social issues! Our first living economist is none other than the newly minted Nobel Prize winner Ben…
