Reason to be Happy: Why Logical Thinking is the Key to a Better Life – SuperSalon with Professor Kaushik Basu
OnlineKaushik Basu, Professor of Economics at Cornell University and former Chief Economist of the World Bank, joins host Alaka Halder for a special discussion on his new book, Reason to Be Happy: Why Logical Thinking is the Key to a Better Life. In this engaging and elegant book, Professor Basu shows us why logical thinking…
The Fragility of Society: In-Depth Discussion with Eli Dourado
What makes societies collapse, and how can we recognize the signs? Eli Dourado, chief economist at the Abundance Institute, joins Anna Gát to explore the factors leading to sociopolitical decline. Drawing…
Washington D.C. June Social
Washington DCJoin Charmaine D'Souza and others from our Interintellect community in Washington DC. Feel free to bring along a friend or two! The location for this event will be shared via…
New York IRL: Expansive Conversations – New York State of Mind
New York NYJoin writer and meditation teacher, Grace Bialecki, for the next episode of a new New York City IRL series, 'Expansive Conversations,' where we'll discuss poetry, authenticity, and self-actualization. How does…
What Are Children For? Anastasia Berg and Rachel Wiseman in Conversation with Tara Isabella Burton
OnlineJoin authors of What Are Children For? (and editors at The Point) Anastasia Berg and Rachel Wiseman and novelist/theologian Tara Isabella Burton for a conversation about parenthood, purpose, and the possibility of embracing a human future. What does the future of parenthood look like – and how do we make sense of its sacrifices in the modern world? …
Sci-Fi Writers Group #1
Join our sci-fi writers' group where writers come together to explore the fusion of science and storytelling. This weekly gathering offers sci-fi writers a space to discuss scientific concepts in…
“The Dumbest Time in Human History”? Chronicling Culture with Matthew Gasda & Tara Isabella Burton
OnlineJoin playwright Matthew Gasda (Dimes Square, Zoomers) and novelist Tara Isabella Burton (Here in Avalon) for a conversation about chronicling the post-pandemic era, the "vibe shift" of 2020-22, and capturing culture beyond the culture wars. We'll be discussing Matthew Gasda's plays, Dimes Square and the new Zoomers, asking: "What does it mean to chronicle a…
Sam Harris Series | Episode 2: No Free Will and Spirituality without Faith
OnlineRegan Arntz-Gray, who's been hosting a Sam Harris podcast discussion group for the past 6 years, is hosting a 4-month Interintellect Salon series on his body of work. Episode 2: No…
Central Park Picnic with Anna Gát: The Hope Axis
New York NYJoin Interintellect founder and CEO Anna Gát for a discussion about what gives us hope: how society and technology will change in the future and how we can, through our individual agency, contribute. Location: We will most likely be in the Ramble. Exact coordinates will be shared via email and the New York channel in…
Secrets and Stories: The Power of Gossip
OnlineJoin us for an eye-opening journey into the world of gossip with hosts Shahid Nowshad and Yael Friedman. Discover how gossip, often dismissed as trivial chatter, has shaped societies and influenced history in profound ways. This captivating discussion will explore the origins of gossip in censorship and its powerful role in shaping narratives, suppressing dissent,…
Higher Ground—A Conversation with Alison Taylor on How Business Can Do the Right Thing in a Turbulent World
New York NYHow can businesses maintain a moral compass and make principled decisions while still thriving in a capitalist economy? Join host Jason Shen for an insightful IRL + virtual salon with…