Recognizing Pseudoscience: Alchemy, Astrology, and Magic in the Ancient World

Join philosophy student 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…

$15.00

Why You’re Afraid of Death, and Why It Matters

Online

Join Maura McInerney-Rowley and Carolyn Gregorie for an engaging discussion as we explore the intricate relationship between fear of death and the human psyche. In this inaugural session of our two-part series, we'll delve into the depths of death anxiety, examining how it shapes our thoughts, actions, and life trajectories. From unraveling the psychology behind our…

Recurring Event Philosophy as Play

Philosophy as Play

Online

A light exploration of existential and abstract philosophical issues, in dialogue with Christophe Porot, a Scholar in Residence at Cambridge University and a lover of both advanced and amateur explorations of philosophy. This series of open-ended discussions will run each Tuesday in the #ii Café voice and video channel on the Interintellect community forum on…

Addiction and Trauma

Online

Pursue the philosophical foundations of addiction in a series hosted by John T. Maier, psychotherapist and philosopher. This is the 3rd session in the philosophy of addiction series, and will focus…

$20.00

America’s Global Future: A Conversation With Alexander Ward

POLITICO National Security Reporter and Pulitzer Prize finalist Alexander Ward joins veteran writer and technologist Sean Patrick Hughes for a conversation on America's global future based on rigorous reporting and sources from within Biden's White House as they worked to reposition America's international reputation. In the wake of the Trump administration's turn away from America's…

$20.00

Host Training: From Idea to Sales

Online

Learn how to organize your ideas and put them down on the page, in a way that can gather an audience, friends, and even income. Join Arkadiusz Synowsczyk for a FREE AND PUBLIC training session in the art of hosting! The first step in your hosting journey is to gather your thoughts. What is an interesting…

Free

Choose Your Own Reality with Renee diResta and Jonathan Askonas

In this SuperSalon, Renée diResta and Jonathan Askonas—both experts in (mis)information in our digital age—will join researcher Nastasia Griffioen to discuss questions like as "What does 'reality' mean nowadays?" and "Can everyone choose their own?" Following years of discussion of disinformation, advances in AI technology can make splits in perceived reality wider—with it growing faster and…

$20.00

Science vs. Skepticism: Are Objectivity and Knowledge Possible?

Online

Join philosophy student Arkadiusz Synowczyk to explore the topic of objectivity of scientific knowledge, skepticism, and relativism! This salon is the first episode in a series on the nature of science – its power, limits, and the potential dangers it poses. Debates about the possibility of objective knowledge are relevant not only to the ivory tower. Societies…

Community Townhall | First Look at the New Interintellect Platform

ii Café Voice Channel

Join Interintellect Head of Engineering Timothy Lim for a first look at the new Interintellect platform. Designed for the needs of this community, our platform has been rebuilt in looks and functionality, and we're giving the community a first look! Check out all the new features and hear from our development team on the process…

Free

Philly IRL: Casual April Meetup

Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia, PA

Calling all Interintellects local to Philadelphia and the surrounding area! Join Arielle Shnaidman for a casual spring meetup in April to meet fellow Philly Interintellects and have some fun conversations. Meet fellow Interintellects local to Philly/the surrounding areas Make some new friends and build community IRL Enjoy some coffee, bites, and the spring air with folks…