From Anaximenes to Zeno - Applying Philosophy to Medicine To all you aspiring philosophers and ethicists - A place to relax and idle in debate over a friendly drink and setting Monthly meetings with a different talk and discussion. Everbody is welcome to our meetup, the only requirement is an open mind and a passion for debate surrounding philosophy,ethics and medicine. I look forward to meeting you.

The Big Data Debate is a meetup group where like-minded professionals can get together and discuss relevant and timely topics in big data. We facilitate discussion by bringing you highly regarded speakers across a range of disciplines and allowing you the chance to become an interactive part of the discussion. Members of this group include a range of professionals working across all areas of big data in and around London. Meetups are held once a month at a central London location and include sp …

This Society is dedicated to individuals with an interest in economics, finance, socio-politics and financial reform, with the objective to provide a friendly and open environment to express views and develop new ideas in the process. So if questions like these - Should the central bank alone control all money supply? Should the IMF/World Bank be abolished? Should the stock market exist? For how long can we sustain this oil-fuelled growth? How relevant is Keynesian/Chicago consensus today? How …

The London Philosophy Club holds free talks from some of the leading contemporary philosophers, including (recently) Robert Skidelsky, John Gray, Angie Hobbs and Stephen Cave. We also organise debates, socials, and a regular reading group. Our events are fun, accessible and interactive, and are all guided by our belief that philosophy improves people's lives and should be open to all. No background in Philosophy is necessary. You will get to know other philosophy lovers, curious souls, open-mind …

TO APPLY FOR MEMBERSHIP PLEASE WRITE A PROFILE DESCRIPTION AND ANSWER THE TWO QUESTIONS The London European Club is a social group for Londoners interested in Europe and it organizes cultural, political, social and outdoor activities. You should join if: -You are originally from England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland, Albania, Andorra, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Norway, Russia, San Marino, Serbia, Switzerland, Ukraine, Vatican City S …

This group has been set up to have relaxed informal debates and discussions centering around interesting issues in the world. Topics can range from current affairs to controversial/philosphical issues that face our society today. For example some topics might be, We should never negotiate with terrorists, or We are all feminists now or We'd be better off without religion or The West must stay friends with the House of Saud, or Margaret Thatcher saved Britain, or Africa would be better off withou …

We are a friendly and vibrant group of professionals who enjoy intelligent conversation and quality events that are varied and include; fine dining, prestigious networking receptions, film previews, book launches, talks/debates, afternoon tea, cocktails and sporting events to name but a few. If you have a zest for life and wish to expand your social network, then please join us, we look forward to meeting you! Meet up suggestions Please feel free to suggest meetups.  If however, you wish to orga …

Right, we all like a good moan, don't we? Sure we do it's part of our nature! Yup some of us for sure moan more than others, some folks just seem born to moan. Whilst I can hardly claim to be a heavyweight, top level moaner I do like a good moan. I'm mainly moaning about the UN's inability to do anything other than nothing right now. The high cost of living here in London is a particular favorite, unlike the Syrian crisis the cost of living in London moan seems set for a very long lifespan. The …

A warm, fast-growing, and frank community group for rationalists/ atheists. Non believers of any description welcome. We're UK meetup's LIVELIEST webforum. So no matter where you live, you can participate in the daily discussions (both serious & humorous!). Many non-London & overseas members. Frequent meetups and events of all types in Central London; debates & talks ranging from social issues to science, lectures, friendly pub meetups, exhibitions, picnics ... We explore serious issues (but em …

London’s Artificial Intelligence Futurists This is a group for anyone interested in, or even wants to shape, the future. In particular we are focusing on the development and the impact of Artificial (General) Intelligence (AGI), Human Level Human Level Machine Intelligence (HLMI), Machine Learning, Robotics, Personal Robots, Intelligent Agents, Semantic Networks, theories about Human Intelligence, etc. The acceleration of technology provides more and more possibilities to achieve HLMI. According …

A fortnightly group of men and women to study, debate and pray on the Nag Hammadi lost scriptures with the emphasis being on the Gospel of St Thomas's view of 'the Kingdom of God is within us and all around us, not in buildings of wood and stone. Split a piece of wood and I am there, pick up a stone and you shall find Me.' We will also study the Gospels of Mary Magdalene, Judas and Philip. This group reaches out to those who feel they don't belong in the orthodox Church and those who need the fr …

This meet-up has been running since 2008 and has a community of people interested in Books, Literature, Asian culture and Asian Life. The group is for anyone living in London or near London and is open to all nationalities and ethnicities. There is a variety of meet-ups and events orgainsed for this group,  all related to books, literature or Asian culture in someway. The aim of this group is  to provide a forum for debate and discussion, and to socialise and inform. The meet-ups in this group …

Our Object The establishment of a system of society based upon the common ownership and democratic control of the means and instruments for producing and distributing wealth by and in the interest of the whole community. Who We Are The Socialist Party is like no other political party in Britain. It is made up of people who have joined together because we want to get rid of the profit system and establish real socialism. Our aim is to persuade others to become socialist and act for themselves, or …

If you're interested in discussing the major issues facing us all in the 21st Century then this is the place to be. GlobalNet21 is the leading forum in the UK for discussing the major issues in the 21st Century. We share a common concern for the sustainability of both our planet and the people on it. With over 10,000 members in the UK and abroad, we are making the debate, and democracy, more accessible by enlarging the Public Square and using social networks. The network is a place for people t …

Friendly events on topics of interest to LGBT and humanists. Useful debate in a friendly and social atmosphere.

We meet on a bi monthly basis at a venue in Islington to debate, discuss and dissect the chosen novel for that month. Some excellent locations to choose from in Islington. Previous books chosen have include "The New York Trilogy", "God of Small Things and "Confederacy of Dunces". Members recommend a book then everyone votes, the book chosen for the following month being the one with the most votes. All Islingtonian bookworms welcome!

NEW TWILIGHT CRASH COURSES FOR VERY BUSY PEOPLE FOCUSING IN DIFFERENT TOPICS IN DEPTH. VERY INTENSE AND GOOD VALUE. CHECK MEETUP PAGE FOR DETAILS. Hola! Soy María y soy profesora de español. I am Maria, a fully qualified and very experienced native teacher of Spanish. This is a group addressed to everyone with some knowledge of conversational Spanish and wants to improve it by having conversations, debates, playing games, role-plays, listening to Spanish songs or watching videos... with other p …

Friendly events at Conway Hall on topics of interest to humanists, Atheists, Secularists on Liberalism, the History of Ideas Free Speech, freedom of expression, Human Rights, Moral Philosophy, Ethics, the History and Philosophy of Science, The Politics of Unbelief, the Psychology of Neuroscience and Consciousness, Evolution, Religion and public policy, and Contemporary ethical issues. Useful, events, lectures and debates in a friendly and social atmosphere. We usually head down to the local pub …

This meet-up group is for anyone who has an interest, works in or wants to learn more about systematic, algorithmic (i.e. automated) or quantitative trading applied to any type of financial instrument including Forex, Indices, Equities, Commodities or indeed anything else that can be traded. This community is open to researchers, recruiters, backtesters, quantitative developers and traders. By establishing this group we hope to: 1. Build a community within which to discuss and exchange of ideas, …

Founded by The People Who Share this is a collaborative community dedicated to connecting, championing and building the #SharingEconomy. This diverse group that includes social entrepreneurs, innovators, business leaders, economists, strategic thinkers, investors and sociologists. Working together online and offline we are weaving together the broad threads of the Sharing Economy, including Collaborative Consumption, Shared Value, Peer2Peer services, Co-creation, Co-production Cradle2Cradle, cro …

The Libertarian Alliance organises monthly meetings that are admission free and everyone is very welcome to come along. These meetings are aimed at libertarian minded and politically interested people who like debating and socialising. At the heart of these meeting is always a different talk on one topic by different people. The meetings take place at The Institute of Education, off Russell Square - student bar, Room S16, Thornhaugh Street , London , WC1B 5EA. There is a meeting on every second …

Let's engage one another in interesting debate and dialogue! I'd like to bring together people doing the free "Know Thyself" online course (https://www.coursera.org/course/knowthyself), so that we may: 1. Motivate each other to complete the course in a thorough manner. 2. Have a group of peers with which to discuss the course material and homework. So, sign-up to the course, and let's go exploring !

An informal gathering of IT and business decision makers who want to share thoughts and experiences to help them leverage technology. These sessions should appeal to Members and Affiliates alike and provide topic based knowledge sharing and debate around the hot technology trends. The meetings are only open to APSCo members and affiliates.

A monthly meet up bringing together thought leaders dedicated to the events industry, this is not a coffee and cake session but a fast paced discussion to understand how we can accelerate our businesses through collective engagement, potential collaborative business opportunities and sharing insights. Who - CEO's, Founders, CTO's, Developers, Publishers, Commercial Directors - Start ups, Event Publishers (Print & Digital), Established events organisers, What - A forum to bring together thought …

This group is primarily intended for 'young' Londoners (aged 20-35) who would like to meet-up, socialise and enjoy a variety of events in and around London together. Such events are likely to be educational or 'cultural' in nature (e.g. museum/gallery exhibitions, talks/debates, dining, etc.) as well entertaining or 'fun' (e.g. cinema, theatre, live music, etc.). According to demand, we might also organize more outdoor or 'physical' activities (e.g. walking / hiking, cycling, sports, etc.), and …

Have fun, meet new people, explore London and learn a bit along the way! Spring has arrived!!!  Yipee!!!! CLICK HERE for a shiny HTML email with most of our spring/summer events listed. For a taste of Tastour, check out our videos: The Floating Classroom This meetup organises award-winning food and drink experiences for Londoners who are interested in sampling high quality gastronomic treats. Events are priced from £5 and range from food and wine tastings to exclusive dinners, day trips …

Do you know how the World is going to end? These authors do! We are a group of friends who realized that we are interested in post-apocalyptic books and as half joke decided to start a book club dedicated to it. We will be meeting once a month in a pub in Central London to chat about a pre-chosen post-apocalyptic themed book, as well as organizing movie nights and pub crawls. Also, we are an equal opportunity group and don't discriminate against those who are into dystopic lit, so if you fancy …