Diving into Hope: Philadelphia Hangout with Anna Gát
Join 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…
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Philosophical Breakfast Club #4
Join Arkadiusz Synowczyk for a free, members-only, weekly series of spirited philosophical discussions over coffee! Inspired by the historic Philosophical Breakfast Club, this series rekindles the spirit of their 19th-century discussions. Each Sunday, 10 AM ET, we gather to discuss and explore philosophical questions of our choice in a casual, collaborative atmosphere. You're more than…
SF IRL Discussion Salon — Where Does Meaning Come From?
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. This event is a format we've been running every week in Mexico City for the last year. We recently had a member start hosting these in Lisbon, and are now starting…
Recognizing Pseudoscience: Alchemy, Astrology, and Magic in the Ancient World
OnlineJoin philosopher Arkadiusz Synowczyk to explore what pseudoscience is and how to recognize it, all with reference to astrology, alchemy, and magic in the ancient world. This salon is the first episode in a series on the nature of science – its power, limits, and the potential dangers it poses. Very often, claims about what…
Explaining the Sacred with Robin Hanson: What Is Valued From Near and Afar
The first of a series of conversations with Robin Hanson, this salon will discuss what "the sacred" is and how best to identify and explain its roles in human life. Hosted by Thomas Arnold. This conversation with Robin Hanson will be "sacred talk," exploring what the sacred means and attempting to explain how it works…
$15.00
Egoism Without Permission: Exploring Ayn Rand’s Ethics with Dr. Tara Smith
Dr. Tara Smith, philosophy professor specializing in Ayn Rand's ethical thought, joins philosopher Arkadiusz Synowczyk to explore Rand's ethics, based on her latest book Egoism Without Permission. Come and join…
$15.00
SF In-Person Discussion — How Can We Understand Each Other?
Do you enjoy making friends and connecting through discussing ideas and seeing how people think? Join this in-person salon discussion designed for you! We'll be collaboratively exploring the question, "How Can We Understand Each Other?" Your host will be Phil, the founder of house 42, who has been running this salon format every Sunday in…
In This Economy!? Book Party: A Conversation with Kyla Scanlon and Sahil Lavingia at Gumroad
Join us for an engaging discussion between Kyla Scanlon and Sahil Lavingia about Kyla's new book, In This Economy?: How Money & Markets Really Work, moderated by Interintellect founder Anna…
If Love Could Kill: A Deep Dive Into Female Violence with Anna Motz
Forensic psychotherapist and author of If Love Could Kill, Anna Motz, joins Interintellect founder Anna Gát in NYC to explore the hidden realities of women who commit extreme acts of violence. In this SuperSalon, we will delve into Anna's book, If Love Could Kill: The Myths and Truths of Women Who Commit Violence, and the…
What Is Philosophy? And How Does Plato Fit Into This?
Is philosophy, as a field, conceived of correctly today? Join Jonathan Leaf, an award-winning playwright and novelist, for a salon where Jonathan will delve into this issue and explore the…
$10.00
Toronto IRL: The Literary Life (August Meetup)
Toronto, CanadaHey, Toronto and GTA! We’re have an August meetup, hosted by Ben Parry. It’s a great opportunity to meet others based in Toronto, learn about some of the amazing projects going on in the city, make new friends, and engage in stimulating discussions. The theme will be: The Literary Life. What role do books and…
Quantum Mechanics, Relativity Theory, and Philosophy
Join physicist James Ellias for a discussion of philosophical issues surrounding quantum mechanics and Einstein's relativity theory. Topics of discussion will include: 1. Do quantum phenomena give evidence that reality is subjective or non-causal? 2. How did philosophy affect the way modern physics was formulated? 3. How do contemporary physicists think about quantum phenomena and…
$10.00