Join 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…
Regan 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 Free Will and Spirituality without Faith Sam argues not only that free will is an illusion, but that the illusion of free will is itself…
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 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…
Join 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,…
How 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…
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 storytelling,…
Join us for a salon with Paul Millerd as we explore the journey of bringing books into the world. Whether you're an aspiring author, an avid reader, or simply curious…
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…
Hey Berlin! Get ready for a casual July meetup, hosted by Chuck Gillman. It’s the perfect chance to make new friends, catch up with familiar faces, and engage in stimulating…
Join us for Episode 3 of "The Quantum Quill: A Summer Series of New Writing Workshops to spice up your Mondays and maybe even your life." In this session, titled "What Is Plaiwriting? Find Your Ethical Ludic Limits In A Playful Guided Writing Journey Around The Madness of AI," Christopher Hogg will lead you through…
Join author Nicolette Polek (Bitter Water Opera) in conversation with Tara Isabella Burton (Here in Avalon) about craft, art, and enchantment -- and how to write a better novel. Dive into the enchanting world of novel writing with acclaimed author Nicolette Polek, known for her mesmerizing work "Bitter Water Opera," as she joins forces with…
"Civility is not about silencing our differences, but about speaking truth with grace." - Alexandra Hudson, The Soul of Civility Join us for a conversation with author Alexandra Hudson on the urgent issue of civility in our modern world. The call for a return to civility has been ever present through human history. From the…
