Join us for an InterIntellect Thanksgiving weekend SuperSalon special with author Sumana Roy about people on the edges, their incredible contributions to knowledge about ourselves and the question of whether one can breakthrough and influence and inspire as someone living on the geographical edge of culture and society. We will navigate the history of provincial…
Humanist Chaplain Greg Epstein believes today's technology has overtaken religion as the chief influence on twenty-first-century life and community. In his new book, Tech Agnostic, Epstein explores what it means to be a critical thinker with respect to this new faith and the importance of reclaiming our common humanity beyond the seductive sheen of “tech.”…
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Thanks to the exponential growth of mass media over the last few decades, we find ourselves bombarded with information that is presented to us through a variety of framings. Whose narrative is most accurate? Which sources, if any, can we trust? Join Stephen G. Adubato and Geoff Shullenberger for a discussion on how mass media…
This episode builds on Robin Hanson's work on cultural drift, tying it in to his previous discussions on topics such as fertility trends, cultural feminization, and the role of social activism. See Robin's full Interintellect series: Culture, Games, Society. Become an Interintellect member The discussion will cover ideas related to several of Robin Hanson's essays, including…
The exact location for this event (near Franklin Park) will be sent out to ticket holders via email. For updates, also keep an eye on our community Discord's DC channel:… Continue reading The Value of Freedom: DC Social with Gina Hafez, Anna Gát, and Rebecca Lowe
In Second Chances Stephen Greenblatt and Adam Philips discuss how the second chance has been an essential feature of the literary imagination and a promise so central to our existence… Continue reading Finding a Second Chance with Shakespeare and Freud
Relationships and intimacy are rarely out of the media. Articles discuss the merits of different relationship styles, tousle over the value of monogamy, lament the ‘loneliness crisis’, and take aim… Continue reading Philosophy and Modern Love
In our 'Creative Pairs' salon series, psychologist and Interintellect producer Gina Hafez explores how the right combination of two talented people can produce an extraordinary result in terms of productivity… Continue reading Imaginary Creative Pairs: 🧼 Creative Destruction in “FIGHT CLUB”
The book proposes a provocative thesis that financial bubbles, far from being a purely destructive series of events, actually enable progress and transformative innovation. Join us for a conversation about… Continue reading Boom: Bubbles and the End of Stagnation – Austin Conversation with Byrne Hobart
The stories we tell about ourselves matter more than we think. As outliers, our experiences often don't fit neat categories or conventional arcs - and perhaps they shouldn't. Together we'll… Continue reading Own Your Story
It is often assumed that in order to be an effective leader and to have influence, you need to be an outspoken, brash person who seeks the limelight. But is… Continue reading Quiet Leadership, Subtle Influence
