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 of philosophy. This series of open-ended discussions will run each Tuesday in the #ii Café voice and video channel on the Interintellect community forum on…
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 sources from within Biden's White House as they worked to reposition America's international reputation. In the wake of the Trump administration's turn away from America's…
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 AND PUBLIC training session in the art of hosting! The first step in your hosting journey is to gather your thoughts. What is an interesting…
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 everyone choose their own?" Following years of discussion of disinformation, advances in AI technology can make splits in perceived reality wider—with it growing faster and…
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 the conversations you want. Join Patricia Hurducaș for our latest host training. Whether new to hosting or seeking to improve your skills, this training will…
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 – its power, limits, and the potential dangers it poses. Debates about the possibility of objective knowledge are relevant not only to the ivory tower. Societies…
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 and functionality, and we're giving the community a first look! Check out all the new features and hear from our development team on the process…
Calling all Interintellects local to Philadelphia and the surrounding area! Join Arielle Shnaidman for a casual spring meetup in April to meet fellow Philly Interintellects and have some fun conversations. Meet fellow Interintellects local to Philly/the surrounding areas Make some new friends and build community IRL Enjoy some coffee, bites, and the spring air with folks…
Join Siena Chiang and movement leader Natalie Foster to discuss her new book, The Guarantee, which asks us to imagine an America where housing, health care, a college education, dignified work, family care, an inheritance, and an income floor are not only attainable by all but guaranteed, by our government, for everyone. As it stands,…
Interested in cultivating your inner poet? Join us for Poems for Our Time where we'll slow down, explore contemporary poetry, and connect with our creativity. Hosted by writer, workshop facilitator, and meditation teacher, Grace Bialecki. Poetry is a place of solace, a place of mystery, a place where we can delve deeper into life’s questions and…
