Join playwrights and television writers Will Arbery (Heroes of the Fourth Turning, TV’s “Succession”) and Dorothy Fortenberry (Partners, TV’s “The Handmaid’s Tale”) for a salon-style conversation about writing for stage and (small) screen, faith, doubt, and the search for meaning in art, moderated by novelist and theologian Tara Isabella Burton (Here in Avalon, Self-Made). A salon on…
Our annual Holiday gathering hosted by Anna Gát - for all Interintellect members and hosts! What a year, dear Interintellect members and hosts! 🤗 An incredible journey during which you gathered at salons online and offline, wrote books, fell in love and had babies, moved across continents, and with each action showed thoughtfulness and optimism.…
When contemplating New Year's resolutions, the common approach often involves adding more to an already full plate. What if, instead, we set 'antiresolutions,' goals to remove things and make space for flourishing, wellness, and improved performance—everything we truly treasure? Join the discussion facilitated by Jacob Huber, founder of Revolutionary Character! Are you maintaining specific relationships…
Join a philosophical hangout with two philosophers, Cambridge scholar in residence Christophe Porot and St. John's College's Topi Heikkero! Discourse is a crucial part of our lives, including as that which can illuminate the activity of living itself. Thus join our philosophical hangout to discuss anything that's on your mind! The hangout will take place…
Are you ready for 2024? Have you wrung all the juice out of the last 12 months? Join writer and executive coach Jason Shen in making the most of New Year's Day with a set of journaling exercises that you'll complete during the salon. We do not grow wiser simply with time. We must actively…
Join Interintellect member and IRL host Chuck Gillman for a new year face-to-face gathering in Santa Monica. This get-together will take place at 3 PM on January 2nd in the Northwest corner of Santa Monica, away from the touristy pier. Any Interintellect member within a short driving distance is welcome to join. The exact meeting…
Join Topi Heikkerö for reflections on the central insights of Stoicism. Epictetus’s Handbook (Enchridion) takes us to the pivot of a good life. Marcus Aurelius, the Roman Emperor, learned his Stoicism from Epictetus, a former slave. Paradoxical perhaps, but wisdom doesn’t depend on one’s station in life. We shall discuss the Handbook, a short collection…
To continue this fun Interintellect tradition, we will gather again to share life stories and put together a personal list of 10 recommended books for each participant. Hosted by Interintellect founder Anna Gát. One thing that is better than a Great Book, is a book that is great for you. One of our favourite salon…
Join host and exiting New Yorker Timothy Wilcox for an IRL meetup of Interintellect members at the massive Metropolitan Museum of Art. Come meet with community members in New York City, including at least one visiting guest. We will have time to walk, talk, and see incredible art collections. The museum is pay-what-you-wish for NY,…
Join Phil Filippak for the next episode of a series about critical rationalism and major ideas from David Deutsch’s book The Beginning of Infinity. We’ll discuss beauty and its objectivity! Is it possible that all beauty is subject to yet unknown but stringent laws? May all paintings and sculptures and songs be described by some complicated but precise…
Join Celina Maiorano for a casual offline San Francisco social on new year's projects, goals, and more! Where one year meets the next and the land concedes to sea, come reflect on the journey ahead and the trials behind; our projects, our archetypes, our place in the constellation of people and events. This will be…
Join Interintellect founder Anna Gát for this FREE AND PUBLIC session where we'll discuss all you need to know about hosting online: tone, topic selection, listing, promotion, and audience management. Believe me, no Interintellect host is born with the magical knowledge of how to run a successful, engaging, friendly online salon (or offline social)—but these skills are easy…
