IRL – Washington D.C.: “JOIN OR DIE” Film Screening @ the Library of Congress + IRL Get-Together!
Washington DCIRL - Washington D.C.: “JOIN OR DIE” Film Screening @ LOC + IRL Get-Together!
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Breakthroughs in Scientific Theory
OnlineJoin Alex Criddle for the seventh salon in the Breakthroughs series and explore breakthroughs in scientific theory and paradigms. In this first of two salons following Thomas Kuhn's The Structure of Scientific Revolutions we'll explore breakthroughs in scientific theory beginning with the ancient Greek's discoveries in biology and physics and how Greek philosophy shaped the course…
$20.00
Western Canon Book Club: Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
OnlineExplore with Joseline Yu the dangerous games played to test a knight's virtue in the Middle English romance poem "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight," as part of the Western Canon Book Club series. In place of fights to the death that readers of older epic poetry are familiar with, games are played in "Sir…
$15.00
Insurance and Other Fearsome Beasts: Understanding the Myths and Methods of Health Insurance
OnlineJoin Tina Marsh Dalton for this inaugural salon in our Roots of Progress Fellows series. Insurance is vital to accessing modern medical care, but why is it so complex? In this salon, Tina will examine how we got here: why insurance first emerged, its (true) core purpose, and how it has evolved. We will travel across…
$15.00
Creative Pairs in History
OnlineHi, I’m Gina! I’m a therapist, avid learner and educator. I’ve spent time in many settings, ranging from mental hospitals to jails and schools and most recently I’ve been coaching entrepreneurs in AI on self-care and social connection. I’m extremely interested in the origins of electric connections! Using Joshua Wolf Shenk’s book Powers of Two,…
$20.00
Exploring the Dynamics of Hope: Perspectives in Healthcare and Everyday Life
OnlineAs an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Razan Baabdullah has thought about what hope means for her, her patients, and her team during tough times. So, she wrote a piece about hope. Join her for a conversation on hope, optimism, honesty, and agency in healthcare and everyday life. Hope, often conflated with optimism, can guide us…
Open-sourcing the Quantum Revolution with William Zeng
OnlineJoin OSV fellow, William Zeng, in conversation with quantum researcher Asier Piñeiro Orioli as William discusses his efforts to fund and develop open-source quantum software and hardware! Quantum Computing holds the promise to…
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The Path to Pivot: A Conversation with Jason Shen about Conviction, Experimentation, and Venture-Scale Opportunities
Online3x startup founder turned exec coach Jason Shen joins creativity expert Herbert Lui for a conversation about how venture-backed startups navigate the uncertain leap from one direction to another in…
$20.00
The Philosophy of Political Beliefs – With Oliver Traldi
OnlineAnyone who’s had an argument about politics with a friend may walk away wondering how this friend could possibly hold the beliefs they do. A few self-reflective people might even…
$30.00
Poems for Our Time: An Ending
OnlineInterested 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…
$20.00
Can Education Solve Every World Problem?
OnlineJoin William Mankelow (podcast host, speaker, photographer and workshop facilitator) and Tommy Serafinski (outdoorsman, podcaster and speaker), co-hosts of the Have You Ever Considered…? Podcast where they discuss the following…
$10.00
Death Over Coffee: Sunday Morning Contemplations – May 12
Join Maura McInerney-Rowley and Carolyn Gregorie to connect with kindred spirits and explore your relationship with death in a bi-weekly series. Gather with us every other Sunday for a cozy…