Roots of Progress Fellows are studying advances in science, technology, industry, and the economy to contribute to a philosophy of progress that will allow us to keep human progress going,…
Series
The Philosophy of Depolarization (Braver Angels x Interintellect)
Debates for the Head and the Heart– Braver Angels x Interintellect salon series online and worldwide – Join Braver Angels in partnership with Interintellect for a series of conversations on…
Reading Greek Tragedy for a World on Fire: Agonies, Ecstasies, and Fates
Plagues, sexual taboo, war, ecstatic violence, and the cost of self-knowledge – this five-salon series with Thomas Arnold will probe the voices and technologies of Greek tragedy for our current…
Finding Your Creative Pair: History, Psychology, Philosophy
Looking for your Creative Pair? Using history, psychological measures and metrics, as well as philosophical inquiry, we will explore the why and how to find the creative action potential for…
Death Over Coffee: Sunday Morning Contemplations
Connect with Kindred Spirits and Explore Your Relationship with Death Join founder Maura McInerney-Rowley and journalist Carolyn Gregorie for a salon series to engage in thought-provoking discussions around life’s biggest…
Understanding Science: Exploring Its Power, Limits, and Dangers
Join philosophy student Arkadiusz Synowczyk for a free, members-only series of philosophic Discord hangouts on the nature of science – its power, limits, and potential dangers posed by it. Having a hammer…
The Philosophy of Addiction
Pursue the philosophical foundations of addiction in a series hosted by John T. Maier, psychotherapist and philosopher. Addiction raises profound philosophical issues: what is addiction, and what does it tell us about…
A Theory of Everyone Reading Group
Explore cultural and societal evolution at ‘A Theory of Everyone‘ reading book club hosted by Markus Leavitt. Connect, share insights, and engage with diverse perspectives – all are welcome! Are we…
The Wealth Of Nations Reading Group
Read and discuss the most important work of economics in the Western canon. Hosted by Ben Landau-Taylor. The Wealth Of Nations laid the foundations of modern economic theory when it…
New York IRL: Expansive Conversations
Expansive Conversations is a chance to connect with the NYC Interintellect community, share ideas and inspiration, and expand your creative practice. Hosted by poet, workshop facilitator, and meditation teacher, Grace…
Parenting Unlocked: Simplifying the Impossible
Having kids is hard! Martha Sharpe has spent years learning different approaches to parenting and education trying things out with her own family. Now she wants to share what she’s…
Poems for Our Time
Poems for Our Times is a chance to slow down, explore contemporary poetry, and connect with your inner writer. Hosted by writer, workshop facilitator, and meditation teacher, Grace Bialecki. Poetry…