The Case for Having Children: Can We Make It at Societal Level?

Online

On a personal level, one can easily make the case for having children (although the not too online will not even bother): "Yep, it's what makes us human – the natural order of things – and I want someone to continue my legacy, inherit my money, spend time with". But in her recent essay, independent…

$25.00

Marxism – From The Capital to the Critique of Capitalism

Online

In the third salon of the Ideas Shape the World – An Introduction to Social Movements series, hosted by Robert Nemeth, we will discuss the origins of Marxism, and how it influences today’s world. With special guest Noah Smith. Marxism had a profound impact on global academia, and influenced many fields from anthropology through criminology,…

$20.00

Ontological Reality & Generative AI Art (SF IRL)

South Beach San Francisco

Hello! My name is Saliem Chiu. I would love it if you would join me for a light potluck lunch and discussion on current affairs regarding artificial intelligence, machine learning, art and philosophy! Much has been discussed in the Twitter sphere so I encourage you to read some of the articles below to familiarize yourself,…

Free

Transportation

Online

Max Dostart-Meers and Lea Degen focused on the intersection of the good life, the just society, and techno optimistic capitalism. You can follow Max on Twitter here and Lea here. Part of the Saving the City series this salon asks: How do we make getting around cheap and simple? What are the best transportation solutions for making cities wonderful places…

$25.00

Chapter 17: Unsustainable – The Beginning of Infinity Reading Group (Members Only)

Online

Join members of the “Gödel, Escher, Bach” book club in reading through David Deutsch’s “The Beginning of Infinity.” Share the pleasure of wrestling with a challenging, thought-provoking book with the help of friendly peers’ additional eyes, hearts, minds, and experiences. Maybe you heard about it on Naval's podcast, or perhaps you follow the father of…

Free

The Art of Telling Your Story: Creating a True Self-Narrative Others Can Understand

Online

An intimate storytelling salon where we'll investigate how to share one's own life story, which often feels very complicated to the person living it, in a simpler way so that others can understand and focus on the most important arc. Hosted by Interintellect founder Anna Gát. We're all protagonists in our own stories, subjected in…

$15.00

Are you seeing a phase shift in self and culture? Finding your infinite game (NYC IRL)

New York NY

I am Tom Morgan— For the last few years I've been exploring the idea of a phase shift in consciousness. Trends in storytelling, culture, healing and business seem to confirm this shift. I have argued that the increasing prevalence of Hero's Journey narratives in popular culture reflect an unconscious desire for an evolution in consciosness.…

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The Art of Time Crafting with Cassie Holmes – SuperSalon

Online

Facilitated by Drs. Matt Bateman and Gena Gorlin, UCLA’s Anderson School of Management Professor Cassie Holmes will join our community and friends to discuss her new book, HAPPIER HOUR: How to Beat Distraction, Expand Your Time, and Focus on What Matters Most. If using your time more wisely is something you often think about, come join us! Dr.…

$25.00

Ask Me Anything – Homebirth, Breastfeeding and Doulas

Online

Join Christy Kritzer as she shares her personal doula and home-birth experiences and the joys and difficulties of breastfeeding. We will explore some of the following questions and ideas about birth: Many people perceive birth as a medical event - is it? Hospital vs. home - risks and benefits What if something goes wrong during…

$10.00

21st Century Monetary Policy | Part IV: What Lies Ahead

Online

Join Jared Davis—a software engineer in Cambridge, Massachusetts who enjoys studying mathematics and reads widely—for the finale of a four-part discussion of 21st Century Monetary Policy. In this salon, we will discuss the first part of Ben Bernanke’s book, 21st Century Monetary Policy. Bernanke is an economist, historian, and Chairperson of the US Federal Reserve…

$20.00