Interintellect founder Anna Gát continues her series A History of Love with an episode focusing on the Long Nineteenth Century, from the French Revolution to the sinking of the Titanic. The…
Are you interested in the foundational texts and topics that have shaped psychedelic use and research today? Join hosts Alex Criddle and Ava for a monthly series on these fundamental…
Join host Colin Gorrie as we read the great Old English epic poem Beowulf together, as part of the Reading Beowulf series. In this session, we'll end our journey with Beowulf in discussing his final battle with the dragon. We'll also examine the enormous influence Beowulf had on Tolkien – who was probably the world's foremost Beowulf…
Hi, I am Simon Ohler. After four years of working at Twitch and building a thriving creator community in the German speaking region, I retreated for three years to live and think freely, and to transform into a philosopher and an artist. I’m now joining the ii as a salon host, starting with a mini-series on Living…
Join returning host Scott Davies in a typically wide-ranging and freeform discussion on the idea of liminal spaces, both physical and mental, and the effects these have on our personal lives and society at large. All are welcome and all perspectives are encouraged in this salon. Liminal Spaces are conventionally thought of as physical spaces…
This is the fourth salon in a six part series on Flannery O'Connor and American Catholic fiction, led by Dr. Jennifer Frey, associate professor of philosophy at the University of South Carolina and host of the philosophy, literature, and theology podcast, Sacred and Profane Love. Flannery O’Connor once wrote that "evil is not a problem…
For all hosts new and old (and prospective!): Have you always wanted to start and need a pair of eyes on your salon ideas? Do you have a salon coming up and want to give it your best? Do you want a second opinion on possible event types? Join Interintellect editor Tim to discuss the…
Hi, my name is Rohit. I invite you to join Vishesh Nagpal and I for our Salon. I believe in the power of stories and the magic they weave. At their heart, they bring us closer to the very essence of our true nature and the nature of the Universe! -Rohit In the African community,…
Join Inês Santos Silva in a salon where we’ll attempt to define what the good life is for each of us. Have you ever stopped to ask yourself what a…
Join Zohar Atkins, rabbi, poet, Rhodes Scholar, and philosopher in-residence at Twitter, for a special salon. Ask Me Anything. For two hours you can ask me anything, really anything—generally in the area of the specified theme of the night. In this interactive series, we explore how matters of ultimate concern and transcendence interact with everyday life. I am…
Who says show and tell is just for kids? In Alma Cook's monthly miniseries, we'll discuss simple concepts in a collaborative way, using attendees' own selections from arts and culture as our springboard. Don't be afraid to bring your guitar, your dancing shoes, or your latest poem! Alma Cook is a singer-songwriter, business owner, and Braver Angels cultural ambassador.…
Louis Bijl de Vroe and Simon Ohler (that’s us) are philosophers and brothers in spirit. We are the founders of Spiritual Mischief, a podcast that combines culture, comedy, and ancient wisdom. In this salon series, we offer you a peek into our studies. Based on the eastern philosophy of The Dao, and the book that Dr. Jaap Voigt wrote on…
