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… Certain discussions at such group(s) seemed to veer off into inappropriate debates of an offensive and accusatory socio-political nature, including unnecessarily bringing up inflammatory topics, cultural/ethnic/societal issues, political affiliations, etc. Many seemed set up to be a personal social club for the organizer, with an atmosphere that favored a core group of people who had been in the group longest. I am not a psychologist/psychiatrist or an expert (although I do read articles on t …
… We reach out to the entire New York metropolitan area for experts from all languages and walks of life as possible speakers in panels and even debates between different languages, IDE's, marketing strategies and more. Our events will either consist of speakers, panels, debates, or trainings. Our networking mixers will combine premier engineers with venture capitalists in an attempt to facilitate the creation of new companies in an around the New York region. Job Fairs we hold incorporate the …
… Prague Spring welcomes anyone who can offer insight deeper than a TV sound bite, differ respectfully from their peers or simply enjoy an intelligent, informed debate. Our meetings types include: 1. Topic Discussions: These meetings typically focus on a political issue currently dominating the news. We circulate articles and focus on the particular topic with a vigorous debate. 2. Book Club: Prague Spring chooses books dealing with major issues in international affairs, either those that have sha …
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Welcome to the Philosophy of Astrology Group created as a forum to bring together philosophers and astrologers lay and academic, into the gardens of New York City and London to debate fate and free will, belief and habits, philosophy and happiness.
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This group participates in local as well as national politics. We are interested in supporting candidates who promote a non-interventionist foreign policy, sound monetary policy, an audit of the Federal Reserve and economic policies that provide the greatest value for the majority of people. From time to time we have speakers, debate viewing parties and gatherings to discuss ways to improve the Democratic Party and take action. Prior to a primary we will support particular candidates that cham …
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Hi! We're about creating an atmosphere for Christians who love comics, sy fy, movies, costumed performing, writing, and video production, and supporting all forms of Christian Artistry!. All are welcomed to join, but our emphasis is on expressing our faith through our respective artistry and just having fun with like minded artists and creative people! We're also about volunteer work, supporting projects we work on together as a group, promoting one another's artistry, and organizing fun filled …
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To discuss issues of the day, debate philosophical topics, devise schemes for self-improvement, and for a network for the furtherance of our careers. Contact Ellen at ellgore@verizon.net or 212-691-8583
… Rather than engaging in endless debates on current and historical events, each reading group endeavors to ground all comments and questions in the text being read. Books are read in their entirety, usually over 15-30 weeks. Readers come with passages they found difficult from the reading, and the group reads these aloud, endeavoring to work them out as a group. All of this takes place over snacks and wine. Here are some excerpts from two works of Noam Chomsky, chosen not for their ideological …
This group is for anyone looking to do fun things with great people! We do SO MANY types of activities, you will certainly find something you enjoy: dinners, bars, picnics, museums, trips, volunteering... even down to the most obscure things. The purpose of this group is to introduce foreigners to Americans, so we can all learn about each other and one another's culture. This is not a dating site but if you meet your perfect match here, that's wonderful!
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For anyone working in social change initiatives to discuss, create, debate Theory of Change methodology and it uses. We will share ideas and practices that make TOC a powerful, but common-sensical and friendly approach to planning, implementing, evaluating and talking about social change.
… We usually have a guest speaker who can bring new insights and ideas to us. Debate and questions are encouraged. Admission is free. No donation is requested. There is no connection with any political or religious organization or group. Why I started the group: I read in Benjamin Franklin's autobiography that the most valuable thing he ever did in his life was to have a series of meetings with a dozen of his friends where they would try to make contributions to natural philosophy as well as the …
This group will be a forum to see, support and discuss experimental and international theater. We will meet on the First Friday of the month to see productions by exciting and inspiring independent artists such as Elevator Repair Service, Nature Theater of Oklahoma, the Debate Society and many more. After, we'll go out for drinks and chat! This will be a forum to discuss our own work, network and share ideas and inspiration for new projects. Through our meetup board, Members will also have the …
Secular Professionals After Work & Nightlife Social Group is one of the Meetup groups under the umbrella of Shades of Color NYC. Please go to our sponsor link to learn more. This is a social group for atheist, agnostics, and non-religious professionals and other working adults who are interested in experiencing nightlife and other related events with like minded individuals. This is not a philosophy or debate group although we will host occasional lectures and other intellectually stimulati …
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We’re a discussion group with a focus on rationality, philosophy, science, technology, skepticism and ethics. We choose members who are friendly, intellectually curious, intelligent, non-religious, and rationally-minded – meaning that we’re more interested in figuring out the truth together than in proving ourselves right, or in arguing for the sake of arguing. Our members are young, almost all in the range of 20 to 35 years old. Our meetings are usually informal group discussions at someone’s a …
Babalon Salon is open to all women who are interested in learning about the Western Hermetic Tradition. Our studies include Thelema, Golden Dawn, Qabalah, Tarot (primarily the Thoth deck), Ritual Magick, and other Occult topics; particularly as they relate to women. Beginners are welcome. We will be reading texts relevant to these topics and discussing them in an atmosphere of engaging debate and analysis. We hope to inspire and stimulate each other in our intellectual and spiritual growth. Sorr …
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… Its exhibitions, performances, debates, colloquia, and lecture series are free to the public, and have taken place in Paris, London, and New York.
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Welcome to this discussion meetup about green homes, healthy furniture, cradle-to-cradle design, innovative materials, product lifecycles, alternative energy and organic gardening. We'll meet in interesting places that exemplify environmentally friendly design and discuss, debate, and learn new ideas for making individual homes and our collective home planet beautiful, healthy and sustainable. Great for worldchangers, designers, architects, and everyone interested in a beautiful healthy world …
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We are an international organization for progressive business people to connect, and grow, with colleagues who share similar ethical values. We also function as a non-partisan think tank, and organizing platform, for the moral transformation of corporate life. For too long, an ethos of selfishness and greed has permeated our corporate world. From the Robber Barons of the 19th century, to the corrupt bankers and financeers who tanked the economy in 2008-- with their predatory lending and toxic …
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This book club is devoted to reading and discussing nonfiction books- biographies, history, travel, economics, current events, and more. Meetings are held once a month for our friends coming from not just the city but the greater metro NY area. Nonfiction lovers of all ages are welcome. Come join us for rousing discussions and lively debates! Each month, we select a category of nonfiction to read, all members are welcome to make book suggestions in the chosen category, and then the recommended …
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