Join physicist James Ellias for a discussion of philosophical issues surrounding quantum mechanics. Topics of discussion will include: 1. Do quantum phenomena give evidence that reality is subjective? 2. How did philosophical thinking affect the way quantum theory was formulated? 3. How do contemporary physicists think about quantum phenomena? 4. How changing our metaphysical and…
Ever wondered how a sip of wine can transport you through a myriad of tales? Join Alex Viviano and Patricia Hurducas in an Interintellect salon in which we will share stories about the wines that we love and ways of collecting and curating beautiful wine experiences. In our cozy salon, indulge in the joy of…
We know our country is dangerously polarized. But what to do about it? Join Zachary Davis, the Executive Director of Faith Matters and the Editor of Wayfare Magazine, and Andrew Hanauer, the President and CEO of the One America Movement, to discuss! We know our country is dangerously polarized. But what to do about it?…
Irina Dumitrescu, writer, journalist, and professor of English medieval studies, joins Interintellect founder Anna Gát to explore the medieval origins of the contemporary self-help movement. We tend to see the self-help movement as something new. But could it be even older than we think? What did it look like in medieval times? Did humans struggle with the…
New to the Interintellect community or want to hang out with new and other members? Join Interintellect editor and host, Timothy Wilcox, for a casual hangout. Feel free to bring some drinks and snacks! Come make new connections with the Interintellect community. We’ll introduce ourselves, chat on anything that is on our minds, and have a…
Join writer and meditation teacher, Grace Bialecki, for the next episode of a new New York City IRL series, 'Expansive Conversations,' where we'll discuss poetry, authenticity, and self-actualization. What does it mean to listen to ourselves? And how can we find moments of quiet amidst this city that never sleeps? We'll read Pico Iyer’s essay,…
Is taking ayahuasca the same in mainland China as in South America or downtown Manhattan? Join journalists Oshan Jarow and Shayla Love live in New York City in conversation with anthropologists Alex Gearin and Nicolas Langlitz on how culture influences psychedelic use and experience, and Alex’s ethnography of psychedelic use in China. In the psychedelic…
Join Alex Criddle in the latest Breakthroughs salon where we'll explore the breakthroughs in political thought across history. We'll look at the ancient origins of monarchies in civilizations such as Egypt and Mesopotamia and the development of the idea of democracy and a republic as it was understood in ancient Greece and Rome. We'll then…
Join Vaughn Tan for the 14th and final episode of his series exploring how to build better relationships with the not-knowing that surrounds us. The final episode of this series is a synthesis and a recap of this 14-episode journey towards a clearer view of not-knowing and how to relate better to it. We’ll focus on practical, concrete…
New to the Interintellect community or want to hang out with new and other members? Join Interintellect editor and host, Timothy Wilcox, for a casual hangout. Feel free to bring some drinks and snacks! Come make new connections with the Interintellect community. We’ll introduce ourselves, chat on anything that is on our minds, and have a…
Come and nerd out about your favourite books and find love! This single mingle is online and global, hosted by Interintellect founder Anna Gát. 💜 Few things are as attractive about somebody as their favorite book! At this Valentine's Day Book Therapy special, a small and cheerful group of single Interintellect members will come together and…
Join us for an evening with Nir Eyal, acclaimed author of bestselling books like “Hooked- How to Build Habit Forming Products” and Indistractable–How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life, to delve into the art of attention in a hyper-connected era. In this salon, we'll explore ways to harness focus to lead and cultivate a distraction-free…
