Humanity faces many challenges that urge us to acquire clarity of thought and develop a shared global memeplex that promotes progress, so that we can overcome obstacles and reach the stars. In his book The Beginning of Infinity, philosopher and physicist David Deutsch covers a wide range of knowledge- and progress-related topics. We will mainly…
In this exciting in-person discussion, please join Interintellect fellow Bryan Kam to discuss his original philosophical work. No background in the subject is required. We live in two worlds: one of language, logic, concepts, and abstractions — and another, of sensations, experience, and intuition. They're inseparable and enrich one another, but each world has its…
Sasha Sagan, daughter of the legendary duo Ann Druyan and Carl Sagan, has spent the past years lovingly exploring our meaning-hungry, secular-rite-observing society through her book For Small Creatures Such as We, and her new podcast, Strange Customs. A recurring idea in her work is how love as a central value in our lives can…
In this exciting discussion, please join Interintellect fellow Bryan Kam to discuss his original philosophical work. No background in the subject is required. We live in two worlds: one of language, logic, concepts, and abstractions — and another, of sensations, experience, and intuition. They're inseparable and enrich one another, but each world has its own…
Join Stuart Buck, philanthropist and founder of the Good Science Project, to explore issues with funding agencies and actionable strategies for improving the funding and practice of science. A members-only fireside chat, moderated by Nicky Buttigieg. "Funding agencies should engage in bold experimentation to reduce bureaucracy, fund new ideas, and speed up innovation. Moreover, they…
The programmability of money and growth of new online communities driven by an interest in decentralized finance and governance has given rise to new experiments in public funding and a “flipped” system of grantmaking dependent on measuring impact rather than proposals. Perhaps the most successful experiment in the space, Gitcoin, has disbursed $50M to open…
In this exciting in-person discussion, please join Interintellect fellow Bryan Kam to discuss his original philosophical work. No background in the subject is required. We live in two worlds: one of language, logic, concepts, and abstractions — and another, of sensations, experience, and intuition. They're inseparable and enrich one another, but each world has its…
In this exciting discussion, please join Interintellect fellow Bryan Kam to discuss his original philosophical work. No background in the subject is required. We live in two worlds: one of language, logic, concepts, and abstractions — and another, of sensations, experience, and intuition. They're inseparable and enrich one another, but each world has its own…
Is epistemology, the theory of knowledge, is practical? Yes, and this salon series by Arkadiusz Synowczyk will prove why and how. Join us for its second episode, where we will delve into the issue of clarity and meaning, unravelling their significance and exploring their impact on our understanding of life's complexities. Throughout the session, we will embark…
Join Erik Hoel, Forbes 30 Under 30 scientist, for a SuperSalon on his new book, "The World Behind the World." Come and discover, together with Interintellect founder Anna Gát, how our brain forms conscious experiences and see the potential for a revolution in neuroscience and technology! Neuroscience has long promised answers to the profound questions…
In his Interintellect series, Phil Filippak will talk about Critical Rationalism and major ideas from David Deutsch’s book 'The Beginning of Infinity'. Quantum theory has given us an incredibly powerful computational tool but its nature still remains a mystery. Or is it just that many of us think so? David Deutsch argues that the nature of…
Join Tony Morley, a progress studies writer and communicator, for a discussion on progress, optimism, and the first children's book on progress authored by him! The meeting will be hosted by Chandhana Sathishkumar, an author, research enthusiast, TED-Ed speaker and self-taught artist passionate about sustainable futures. Tony Morley is a progress studies writer and communicator…
