Legendary author Larissa MacFarquhar on how to be good. Existentialist philosopher Skye Cleary and poet Grace Bialecki on how to be poetic. Media expert Kyla Scanlon on how to make sense of the economy. Three incredible offline salons, and then a gentle DJ party to celebrate autumn, ideas, friendship, and community. Come join us! …
Join RJ Barman for an offline SF Bay Area casual discussion about keeping up an interest in the humanities while spending your days working in STEM. How do you manage a case of split-brain? You spend all day working on thinking about programming, math, chemistry, product, software marketing, etc., yet also have a deep interest…
Much has been discussed about the intersection of AI and art, but what about AI and music? Rachel Haywire and Zsolt Török will explore the intersection of AI and music in this premier salon, welcoming everyone to stop by and converse about the future of music and how AI will impact our creative growth as…
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 Play! In this episode we will explore the way play…
Join Rabbi Zohar Atkins and Zachary Davis for a conversation about choosing religion in an age of disbelief and dechurching. Why be religious in our irreligious age? Because, according to Rabbi Zohar Atkins: The good life is a thoughtful one. Expertise is not the same as wisdom. Study is an end in itself. The life…
In the eighth salon in a series on human flourishing, join Ashley Zhang to discuss the human spirit's resilience in the face of adversity, the pursuit of meaning in an unjust world, and how we can flourish in difficult times. “Our task as is to find the few principles that will calm the infinite anguish of…
Love playing with words but feeling stuck? Boost your creativity at AI writing workshops with award-winning video game writer Charlene Putney! Do you love to play with words? Do you…
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…
Tope, Miriam, and Shahid come from a variety of backgrounds but share an interest in religion and community. Join us as we navigate questions around finding meaning and belonging in modern times! On paper, religiosity in the US is declining while loneliness is rising. Historically, religious institutions have been a major source of community and…
Join Interintellect host Patricia Hurducas for a cosy Interintellect gathering in Amsterdam! Whether you’re a long-time Interintellect member or new to our community, this is a great opportunity to catch up…
In the first salon of the series hosted by Alex Criddle, we'll go back in time to the origins of communication and the gradual development of complex linguistic systems, how language played an instrumental role in shaping human cognition, social structures, and cultural evolution. Linguistic breakthroughs enabled Homo sapiens to develop a complex system for…
Join award-winning writer, Tara Isabella Burton, and Liberties managing editor, Celeste Marcus, for an offline social on authenticity, artificiality, and femininity! Please join Interintellect and Liberties Magazine for Female Fame, an offline salon (and Novitate Conference after party) on authenticity, artificiality, and the paradox of femininity. This event is curated specially for attendees of the Novitate Conference, and features…
