"The more scientists find out about the placenta, the weirder it gets. The cellular exchange creates chimeras of both mother and foetus during pregnancy." Join novelist and essayist Siri Hustvedt…
Join philosophy student Arkadiusz Synowczyk to explore what pseudoscience is and how to recognize it, all with reference to astrology, alchemy, and magic in the ancient world. This salon is the first episode in a series on the nature of science – its power, limits, and the potential dangers it poses. Very often, claims about…
Join Maura McInerney-Rowley and Carolyn Gregorie for an engaging discussion as we explore the intricate relationship between fear of death and the human psyche. In this inaugural session of our two-part…
Why do people from different cultural backgrounds behave and think differently – if at all? A historical and philosophical lens. My name is Dhruv Ghulati and I am an AI entrepreneur and work in technology. I have lived in Hong Kong, Thailand, Qatar, across the Indian subcontinent, London and the Netherlands. You can find some…
A light exploration of existential and abstract philosophical issues, in dialogue with Christophe Porot, a Scholar in Residence at Cambridge University and a lover of both advanced and amateur explorations…
Pursue the philosophical foundations of addiction in a series hosted by John T. Maier, psychotherapist and philosopher. This is the 3rd session in the philosophy of addiction series, and will focus on addiction and trauma. Many psychologists think of addiction in terms of “self-medication,” as the treatment for an underlying disorder. Others think of it as…
POLITICO National Security Reporter and Pulitzer Prize finalist Alexander Ward joins veteran writer and technologist Sean Patrick Hughes for a conversation on America's global future based on rigorous reporting and…
Learn how to organize your ideas and put them down on the page, in a way that can gather an audience, friends, and even income. Join Arkadiusz Synowsczyk for a FREE…
In this SuperSalon, Renée diResta and Jonathan Askonas—both experts in (mis)information in our digital age—will join researcher Nastasia Griffioen to discuss questions like as "What does 'reality' mean nowadays?" and "Can…
Whether seeking to make friends, explore ideas, earn an income, grow an audience, or simply connect for an evening with others, hosting a salon is a great opportunity to start…
Join philosophy student Arkadiusz Synowczyk to explore the topic of objectivity of scientific knowledge, skepticism, and relativism! This salon is the first episode in a series on the nature of science –…
Join Interintellect Head of Engineering Timothy Lim for a first look at the new Interintellect platform. Designed for the needs of this community, our platform has been rebuilt in looks…
