Utopian Worldbuilding in Terra Ignota

Online

Ada Palmer's Terra Ignota series is a masterpiece of utopian worldbuilding. The author is a historian and professor of Renaissance, Enlightenment, and Humanist studies, and she uses those ideals to build a vast and beautiful future. Let's talk about each element of the Terra Ignota world, compare them to those Enlightenment ideals of the past, and discuss…

$20.00

Get Awards, Reviews, and Blurb for Your Book

Online

In her debut salon, interviewer and recent NYU MFA grad, Rashida Ashley, will speak with guest Chloe Faith Robinson, to discuss how literary lovers can obtain book blurbs, book reviews, and awards for their work. How all published authors, self-published authors, agents, publicists, and publishers across North America can acquire vibrant book blurbs, book reviews,…

Berlin Offline Social (September)

Berlin

Join hosts Paulina Telega and Arkadiusz Synowczyk for a relaxed evening of conversation and connection in Berlin. We're thrilled to invite you to a casual offline social in the vibrant city of Berlin, hosted by psychology student Paulina Telega and philosopher Arkadiusz Synowczyk. This event is perfect for those looking to unwind and engage in…

Single Mingle September Edition

Online

Enjoy deep 1:1 conversations with fellow Interintellect singles ❤️‍🔥 Brought to you by Umer and Charmaine. Join us for an exciting summer edition of Interintellect’s Single Mingle! What's the buzz? In this exclusive salon, you'll be paired with someone new for 15 minutes of deep conversation in each round. After a short break, you’ll switch…

Plato on Representation: Barbie’s Philosophical World

Want to better appreciate Greta Gerwig’s highbrow screenwriting, or been wanting to read some philosophy but need a bubblegum pink excuse? Join philosopher Ryan Miller for a series in which we read and discuss classic philosophical texts in conjunction with brief scenes from Barbie. 'Barbie changed everything! Then she changed it all again! All of…

$20.00

Behind Video and Text-Based AI Models: Building the Future with OSV Fellows

In this SuperSalon, researcher Nastasia Griffioen joins Rohan Taori, a promising machine learning engineer and current OSV Fellow, as he delves into his groundbreaking work on foundational video and text-based AI models. Rohan Taori, who has been deeply involved in the AI field from his academic pursuits at Stanford University to practical applications at UC Berkeley,…

Cultural Christians in the Early Church: A Deep Dive with Nadya Williams

Join historian Nadya Williams, alongside theologian Tara Isabella Burton and writer Henry Oliver, to explore the intersection of faith and culture in early Christianity. In her book "Cultural Christians in the Early Church," Nadya Williams challenges the modern assumption that the earliest Christians were uniformly zealous converts. Instead, she reveals that cultural Christians—those who adopted…

$20.00

Understanding Cultural Drift with Robin Hanson and Katherine Dee

Katherine Dee joins Robin Hanson to explore the phenomenon of cultural drift and its impact on modern society, guided by insights from Robin's research. This is the second episode of the "Culture, Games, Society: Provocative Conversations with Robin Hanson" series. Cultural drift refers to the gradual changes in cultural values and norms over time, often…

$20.00

Charming Leaders: The Hidden Strategy in Political Triumphs with Julia Sonnevend

Join Julia Sonnevend and host Anna Gát for a deep dive into the weaponization of charm in politics based on Julia's new book, "Charm: How Magnetic Personalities Shape Global Politics". This salon examines how leaders from Jacinda Ardern to Viktor Orbán use charm to craft their public personas and sway public opinion. Understand the dynamics…

$20.00

Austin IRL: September Meetup in North Austin

Join hosts Alaka Halder and Benjamin Woosley for a casual meetup at Easy Tiger in North Austin! This Interintellect offline gathering is a casual meetups devoted to open group discussions of the topics that interest participants the most. From philosophy to science and art, there is nothing that escapes our inquiries! Come, forge new friendships,…

What AI Teaches Us about Being Human

Online

In this salon, Chad Woodford will explore the utopian and dystopian narratives coming out of Silicon Valley, including the presumption that some sort of superintelligence is immanent, using that as an invitation to explore exactly what it is to be human. Chad is an embodied philosopher, technology attorney, and AI researcher interested in a deeply…

$25.00