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…
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 us! Rand's moral philosophy often elicits strong reactions, yet it offers a unique perspective that resists being forgotten. In this SuperSalon, we will join Tara…
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…
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 Gat. "Economics is for everyone—so if you’ve felt left behind, or if you’re cross-eyed from reading painfully convoluted (or straight-up misguided) financial commentary—this book is…
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…
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 historical and current views on philosophy. The literal meaning of philosophy is "love of wisdom." So you might think that philosophy classes would be trying…
Hey, 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…
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…
Interintellect host Bryan Kam invites London Interintellect members for a summer picnic in the park! It's been a while since we've done a picnic. Let’s get together for a bring-and-share…
Interintellect host Bryan Kam invites London Interintellect members for a summer picnic in the park! It's been a while since we've done a picnic. Let’s get together for a bring-and-share…
In this first episode of the Searching for the Self in an Age of Simulation series, Stephen G. Adubato, host of Cracks in Postmodernity, joins theologian Tara Isabella Burton and diviner David Odyssey, to discuss the cult of celebrity. What fuels the magnetic allure of modern celebrities? How do figures like Taylor Swift and Beyoncé…
Edge Esmeralda is a unique popup village designed for individuals dedicated to building a better future through innovative technologies. Join tech lead and builder of a network of modern villages, Alex Grin, who recently attended the month-long Esmeralda camp for an inside look! Hosted by Arkadiusz Synowczyk. Imagine waking up in a vibrant community where…
