Recurring Event Philosophy as Play

Philosophy as Play

Online

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…

Addiction and Medicine

Online

Join John T. Maier, a philosopher and psychotherapist (PhD/LICSW) based in Boston, and the author of a forthcoming book on the theory of addiction. This is the second salon in a series on The Philosophy of Addiction, introducing philosophical perspectives on addiction and the questions that it raises. On an influential view, addiction is a…

$20.00

Poems for Our Time: Giving Objects Agency

Online

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…

$20.00

Look Again – A Conversation with Cass Sunstein on Noticing the Water We Swim In

Online

What if we could find a way to see everything anew? What if you could regain sensitivity, not only to the great things in your life, but also to the terrible things you stopped noticing and so don't try to change? Join Cass Sunstein for a conversation hosted by Bronwyn Williams exploring how disrupting our well-worn…

$30.00

SF IRL Discussion Salon — What is Truth?

San Francisco San Francisco, CA

Do you enjoy making friends and connecting through discussing ideas and seeing how people think? This salon format is designed for you! We'll be collaboratively exploring the question, "What is truth?" I'm Phil, the founder of House 42, and we've been running this format of salon every Sunday in Mexico City for the past year.…

Western Canon Book Club: The Lais of Marie de France

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Join host Joseline Yu to uncover the intricacies of courtly love in Marie de France's lais, as part of the Western Canon Book Club series. Each of Marie de France's lais is a short French poem containing an adventure set in Brittany a long time ago. These adventures blend supernatural elements and chivalrous deeds with…

$15.00

Meaningful Shabbat Dinner IRL – Los Angeles

Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA

Minh and Yael are excited to invite you to a special Shabbat dinner on Friday, April 5th. Join us for an evening of good company and meaningful conversation at Minh's backyard. We'll explore a range of Jewish themes, from the relevance of traditional values in today's world to the joys of community and connection. Plus,…

The Nature and Future of Consciousness with Anil Seth and Erik Hoel

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Professor of Cognitive and Computational Neuroscience and Director of the Sussex Centre for Consciousness Anil Seth joins scientist and author Erik Hoel for a discussion of the nature and future of consciousness in this exciting SuperSalon. Long a subject of inquiry, consciousness is much theorized about and now technological developments over the past several decades…

$25.00

Thinking Like a Writer with Tara Isabella Burton

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Join novelist and theologian Tara Isabella Burton (Here in Avalon, The World Cannot Give, Social Creature) for a collaborative workshop designed for InterIntellect members who have followed a series of prompts and exercises (listed in the Discord) from March 1-April 8, 2024. This workshop (fiction and personal essay/creative nonfiction both welcome) is designed for InterIntellect…

Workshop: Intro to First Principles Thinking Using Visual Diagraming for Life, Business and Decision Making

Online

Join AI founder Farzad Khosravi to dive into the world of first principles thinking in this dynamic workshop designed to transform your problem-solving approach. This unique event centers on real-time, interactive learning experiences, where participants become an integral part of the process. I will invite volunteers to present their challenges, and together, we embark on…