Join writer and meditation teacher, Grace Bialecki, for the launch of a new New York City IRL series, 'Expansive Conversations.' In this holiday edition, we'll read poetry centered around winter celebrations and talk about what holiday traditions mean to us. There is such a thing as a life changing conversation. One that keeps reverberating with…
Join writer and comedian James Harris for an introduction to the life and work of the American writer Henry James (1843 - 1916) and his contemporary importance. “Mr Henry James is the historian of fine consciences.” – Joseph Conrad on Henry James “We work in the dark - we do what we can - we…
Join Alex Criddle for the third salon of his series on breakthroughs in history, where we'll explore the development of religion and its role in human history. Human religious history predates our written record. Perhaps since there have been human beings there has been the religious impulse. Is this because the religious mindset tracks reality?…
Join Werewolf game master Lukas Rosenstock for another round of the infamous social deduction game right before Christmas. The Interintellect village prepares for the holiday celebrations but unexpected and undesired guests have announced themselves - the werewolves are at it again! The villagers need to eliminate this threat so that they can spend Christmas in…
DC! Join Pavel, an engineer and community builder, for a casual holiday hangout. Let's meet, celebrate and converse! We will gather to celebrate the end-of-year holiday spirit and converse about our respective interests and passions. As possible icebreakers, you will be invited to share reflections on the past year and what it has meant to…
Join playwrights and television writers Will Arbery (Heroes of the Fourth Turning, TV’s “Succession”) and Dorothy Fortenberry (Partners, TV’s “The Handmaid’s Tale”) for a salon-style conversation about writing for stage and (small) screen, faith, doubt, and the search for meaning in art, moderated by novelist and theologian Tara Isabella Burton (Here in Avalon, Self-Made). A salon on…
Our annual Holiday gathering hosted by Anna Gát - for all Interintellect members and hosts! What a year, dear Interintellect members and hosts! 🤗 An incredible journey during which you gathered at salons online and offline, wrote books, fell in love and had babies, moved across continents, and with each action showed thoughtfulness and optimism.…
When contemplating New Year's resolutions, the common approach often involves adding more to an already full plate. What if, instead, we set 'antiresolutions,' goals to remove things and make space for flourishing, wellness, and improved performance—everything we truly treasure? Join the discussion facilitated by Jacob Huber, founder of Revolutionary Character! Are you maintaining specific relationships…
Join a philosophical hangout with two philosophers, Cambridge scholar in residence Christophe Porot and St. John's College's Topi Heikkero! Discourse is a crucial part of our lives, including as that which can illuminate the activity of living itself. Thus join our philosophical hangout to discuss anything that's on your mind! The hangout will take place…
Are you ready for 2024? Have you wrung all the juice out of the last 12 months? Join writer and executive coach Jason Shen in making the most of New Year's Day with a set of journaling exercises that you'll complete during the salon. We do not grow wiser simply with time. We must actively…
Join Interintellect member and IRL host Chuck Gillman for a new year face-to-face gathering in Santa Monica. This get-together will take place at 3 PM on January 2nd in the Northwest corner of Santa Monica, away from the touristy pier. Any Interintellect member within a short driving distance is welcome to join. The exact meeting…
Join Topi Heikkerö for reflections on the central insights of Stoicism. Epictetus’s Handbook (Enchridion) takes us to the pivot of a good life. Marcus Aurelius, the Roman Emperor, learned his Stoicism from Epictetus, a former slave. Paradoxical perhaps, but wisdom doesn’t depend on one’s station in life. We shall discuss the Handbook, a short collection…
