Recognizing Pseudoscience: Alchemy, Astrology, and Magic in the Ancient World

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Join philosopher 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 what…

Egoism Without Permission: Exploring Ayn Rand’s Ethics with Dr. Tara Smith

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Dr. Tara Smith, philosophy professor specializing in Ayn Rand's ethical thought, joins philosopher Arkadiusz Synowczyk to explore Rand's ethics, based on her latest book Egoism Without Permission. Come and join us! Rand's moral philosophy often elicits strong reactions, yet it offers a unique perspective that resists being forgotten. In this SuperSalon, we will join Tara…

In This Economy!? Book Party: A Conversation with Kyla Scanlon and Sahil Lavingia at Gumroad

Join us for an engaging discussion between Kyla Scanlon and Sahil Lavingia about Kyla's new book, In This Economy?: How Money & Markets Really Work, moderated by Interintellect founder Anna Gat. "Economics is for everyone—so if you’ve felt left behind, or if you’re cross-eyed from reading painfully convoluted (or straight-up misguided) financial commentary—this book is…

If Love Could Kill: A Deep Dive Into Female Violence with Anna Motz

Forensic psychotherapist and author of If Love Could Kill, Anna Motz, joins Interintellect founder Anna Gát in NYC to explore the hidden realities of women who commit extreme acts of violence. In this SuperSalon, we will delve into Anna's book, If Love Could Kill: The Myths and Truths of Women Who Commit Violence, and the…

Recurring Event Community Casual Hangout

Community Casual Hangout

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New to the community, want to hang out with other members, or have a question about Interintellect? Join our editor and host, Arkadiusz Synowczyk, 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,…