Devorah Baum, author of 'On Marriage', joins philosopher Skye Cleary and Interintellect founder Anna Gát for a SuperSalon on the many dimensions of marriage. Join us and explore! Marriage, an institution as old as civilization, continues to shape and be shaped by societal and personal dynamics. In this SuperSalon, we will explore the philosophical, creative,…
While most people are aware of the rapidly unfolding climate change crisis, fewer recognize the parallel crisis of biodiversity loss. I'm Tommy Serafinski, an outdoorsman, podcaster and speaker, and in this salon, we delve into the concept that both of these crises are interconnected and one can’t be solved without solving the other. The ecosystem…
New to the Interintellect community or want to hang out with new and other members? Join Interintellect editor and host, Timothy Wilcox, for a casual hangout. Feel free to bring some drinks and snacks! Come make new connections with the Interintellect community. We’ll introduce ourselves, chat on anything that is on our minds, and have a…
Read and discuss the most important work of economics in the Western canon. Hosted by Ben Landau-Taylor. The Wealth Of Nations laid the foundations of modern economic theory when it was published in 1776. While the structure of the economy has changed substantially since then, and the study of economics has become far more politicized,…
Join the next episode of an offline salon series in Manhattan, featuring the brilliant writer and multifaceted creator Kyla Scanlon! Come and discuss her upcoming book, finance, crypto, and more! Kyla has written for the New York Times, New York Magazine and Bloomberg Opinion. In her Substack, she provides a fun, accessible and educative place where we can all learn…
Calling all Chilangos! Join Phil Chu for this casual February Mexico City meetup and forge new friendships, reconnect with existing friends, and dive into enriching conversations. Few things make life better than casual but inspiring gatherings. Whether you’re a long-time Interintellect member or new to our community, this is the perfect opportunity to meet like-minded…
What if you had been trusted more as a kid? Join Martha Sharpe as we talk about the different approaches to parenting and how treating kids more like adults might make life better for everyone. In this series, Parenting Unlocked: Simplifying the Impossible, each month is a new chance to hop in and discuss approaches…
Join philosopher of emotion Krista Thomason and theologian Tara Isabella Burton as they delve into the world of therapy-speak, toxic positivity, and authentic living! Is there a pervasive culture of toxic positivity? Does it harm us rather than help us? Drawing inspiration from Krista's essay on emotional realism, this salon will challenge the pervasive culture…
What does an Information Age education system look like and how do we get there? In this salon, Dominic Duffin will lead a conversation about the reinvention of education for the Information Age, through tech culture perspectives from venture capital to Bitcoin. Dominic sees a dichotomy between the use of technology to digitize processes and…
Join Arkadiusz Synowczyk, a philosophy student specializing in epistemology (the theory of knowledge) and philosophy of science, for a salon on Karl Popper's philosophy of science. Karl Popper is regarded by many as one of the greatest philosophers of science of the twentieth century. Many scientists cited him as a source of influence or even…
This meetup is to celebrate the launch of Interintellect member Salman Ansari's book, Wandering Spirits. A whimsical adventure awaits! Come meet fellow community members, hear from the author, and chat about creative projects and more. Hosted by Abbe Hyde. Dive into the enchanting world of "Wandering Spirits", a magical collection of fables that promises to…
In his debut Salon, Michael Spicher will explore the ideas of love, knowledge, and especially beauty in Plato's Symposium. Plato’s Symposium is widely regarded as a wonderful work of literature and philosophy. In this dialogue, a handful of people get together and challenge each other to give spontaneous speeches about love. They each go and…
