This group is for people who like to mix philosophical discourse and drinking. If you're looking for carefully moderated debate, look elsewhere. These discussions are unstructured intellectual free-for-alls - the only two constants are booze and a keen interest in the nature of reality and human existence. We take philosophy very seriously, but we don't think taking it seriously demands that you act like an academic when discussing it. No formal training is necessary -  no one will be expected …

Stop into Lifetree Cafe for a weekly serving of stories and conversations to feed your soul! Join the conversation Wednesday 7:00pm. The Lifetree Cafe will run for 1 hour. Lifetree Cafe is a "conversation cafe" that started in the United States and has just become available in Canada. We travel to the ends of the earth to gather our topics - filming stories of hope, fear, love, pain, redemption, and intrigue. The stories Lifetree shares intersects with the stories of our own lives and as we meet …

A group of supportive friends who are interested in meditation, arts, wellness, hiking, intentional communities, spiritual growth, good company, intellectual discussions, but most importantly, laughter! On the whole, our goal here has less to do with the events we attend but more with the energetic and kindred connection. And you probably think that a small group people--of four, for example--can have an interesting and satisfying discussion over tea. And you probably love such an intimate circl …

(1 minute video) This group is for people who value and enjoy deeper discussions with amazing people and who are also willing to rise to the occasion by joining us to help make these discussion opportunities an ongoing reality. The events held in this group are all about having fun nights of great people and 'deeper' discussions over dinner in a charming restaurant. This Meetup group was created by Glen Brauer as part of a non-profit global initiative using practical philosophy to bring togeth …

(1 minute video) This group is for people who value and enjoy deeper discussions with amazing people and who are also willing to rise to the occasion by joining us to help make these discussion opportunities an ongoing reality. The events held in this group are all about having fun nights of great people and 'deeper' discussions over dinner in a charming restaurant. This Meetup group was created by Glen Brauer as part of a non-profit global initiative using practical philosophy to bring togeth …

Stimulating and intellectual conversation; needleworkers interested in a variety of needlecrafts are invited. We are retired, or not, currently mostly not working and enjoy the company of others interested in all forms of needlecrafts. We are gender indifferent, originally from different areas and would like to welcome you to our group.

We moved from the Mercer Island Non-fiction books club - same group - different meetup account. Margalit is the organizer for this meetup (Sally owns the account). This is a forum for discussing books on contemporary issues. The books chosen will generally be books that received at least some decent reviews in the mainstream press (e.g. The New York Times). Location: Mercer Island (usually Mercer Island Public Library or Starbuck downtown). We meet roughly every two months. Books we discussed at …

I wanted to unite like and un-like minded individuals—or, at least, individuals who share an intrigue for riveting, intense, sometimes argumentative philosophical discussion.  I invite anyone else who shares an interest or knowledge for ideas relating to philosophy, skepticism, theology, atheism, Christianity, logic, creationism or science. Controversial dialectics are always welcome and polarity of view-points is encouraged. While I tend to be open-minded, I have my limits.  I have a distinct a …

Science of the Mind provides a forum for those interested in the foundations of awareness: the structure of the brain, the brain/mind connection, awareness, consciousness, cognition, language, memory, learning, interior experience, altered states, and illusion. Where does "brain" end and "mind" begin? How can we understand consciousness and self-awareness? Our discussions may also touch on practices such as meditation and yoga, although the focus of the group is not metaphysics. Join other "curi …

Analytic philosophy is, by far, the standard type of philosophy taught in Philosophy Departments throughout North America, Britain, Scandinavia, and beyond. Analytic philosophers aim for perspicuity and results. Core areas of analytic philosophy include ethics, epistemology (knowledge), metaphysics (e.g., free will, theism/atheism), philosophy of mind (e.g., consciousness), philosophy of science, and political philosophy. However, this group will discuss the lighter topics and presume little or …

If you enjoy •public talks and lectures •documentaries and other films reading and talking about books •art openings and gallery talks •other cultural and current affairs events And you would like to meet more like-minded people to do and talk about these things with, then this group might be a good fit for you. Please join us. The scope for this group is quite wide. It is not a book club, though some events may focus on discussing books or a particular book. It’s not an art, or film, or …

I refuse to believe that I'm the only 50-something lesbian who likes a good discussion of women's music, art, and literature, current events, and political issues from a lesbian and a feminist perspective. If you're hungry for lively discussions, if you're eager to have vigorous debate on such topics as women-only space, lesbian invisibility, post-modernist and queer theory (and how it impacts lesbian lives) - then this group is for you. The group is open for lesbians of all ages, with a special …

America is in Trouble. Rising National Debt, low Educational performance, crumbling Infrastructure, lack of political will and direction. Is America now in a long term decline? If so, what can be done to 'fix America'?  I look around and there are not many SERIOUS discussions on what Underlying forces are driving the Issues we face as a Nation. This group will be the polar opposite of Glen Beck style crazy. The nation faces real issues and needs real solutions. Not more smoke and mirrors for …

As most people know, people with English degrees* (writing, literature, undergrad, grad, even English minors), rarely are employed in our chosen field of awesome words and sentences. This creates some serious English-class withdraw, leading to awkward social situations when we reference obscure or archaic works of literature or theory, or try to analyze something to an absurd degree. "People with English Degrees, Reading Books" is an attempt to remedy this by providing an outlet for the English …

Spiritual Conversation Group. Meaning. Purpose. Faith. Spirituality. Community. We are a group of people who are seeking these things or the answers to them. Whether you consider yourself skeptic or spiritual, we are each human beings and can interact and share life experience as such. Often, this is the way that the best friendships and lasting relationships are formed. This is a group for people who realize that the above are central to who we are and have decided that engaging in respectful c …

Looking for friendly, lively, and focused discussion of fiction, essays, drama, and poetry, but not for long selections?  Then you'll enjoy our group.  We meet twice a month (1st and 3rd Wednesdays) from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the City Hall in Bellevue, WA. This year we're reading selections from  Great Conversations 5 edited by Donald H. Whitfield, an anthology which contains most of the readings through May 2013.  It's available new from the Great Books Foundation; new and used copies may a …

Why human life makes sense: The ultimate answers for the ultimate questions The purpose of this meetup group is to provide space for discussing the fundamental questions of human life. Any such questions are welcome, and you can see those that we have thus far considered by looking at the topics of the posted meetings. I’m Philip Bitar, and I will facilitate the discussion. After earning a doctorate in computer science, I spent 10 years developing a comprehensive theory of human life. I publishe …

This is a group to gather people interested in the UN and human rights together once a month for discussion of international and human rights issues and politics.

We are a group that meets to discuss rationality: how to believe true things, and how to accomplish your goals. We have lively discussions and skill-shares on a variety of topics relating to rationality. Our mailing list:  https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups#!forum/vancouver-rationalists Awesome rationality blogs: http://lesswrong.com http://overcomingbias.com

For those with a voracious appetite for music looking to befriend other local music nerds. Biweekly meetings at a location (probably a coffee house or bar) to discuss new and old albums, artists, blogs and reviewers; rant and rave; discuss new releases and plan outings to local events.

We're a group of folks that like to try different types of cuisines and focus on a given discussion. The discussion is open to all and respectful to all views. The purpose of this group is to enjoy a good dinner and to have a stimulating conversation around a given topic. This group is open to all who are interested. Our dinners will be in Port Townsend.

People interested in holding the House of Windsor, Stephen Harper, the Vatican, and churches accountable for crimes against humanity. Working to reclaim our country from corporate take-over, our land from Crown ownership, and our churches from the corrupt and immoral Vatican. Discussing concerns and questions about birth certificates, Charter of Rights and Freedoms, man/woman versus legal name/person, and more. Systemic corruption and genocide in Canada, along with the recent conviction of th …

Do you love science and books? This group is for anyone fascinated with science in literature and having stimulating conversations with peers. We will be reading a book a month that embraces a scientific theme and hopefully bring in experts on the topic to facilitate the discussions. We will read books that both capture the pulse of the scientific community and the unrealized potential of science and it's impact on our lives. Let's learn and have fun at the same time!

The intent of Beyond Closed Doors is to provide a respectful environment in which Global Current Events can be looked at and thoroughly discussed. We know MSM is often scripting the story. So how many levels of Lies and underlying Truths can we identify in our attempt to gain a deeper understanding and identify patterns?

Our purpose is to stimulate new friendships and substantial conversations, around a table in a beautiful setting including food and drinks. It's a simple setup: an interesting topic, some discussion questions and scenarios to jumpstart table talk, coffee, drinks and panini's if all this great conversation works up an appetite. There are only four rules to Open Conversations to make sure things stay (or end) with some degree of civility and respect: 1. Don't be a Jerk. 2. Don't be a Wuss. 3. Eat …

Stop into Lifetree Cafe for a weekly serving of stories and conversations to feed your soul! Join the conversation Wednesday 12:30. The Lifetree Cafe will run for 1 hour. Lifetree Cafe is a "conversation cafe" that started in the United States and has just become available in Canada. We travel to the ends of the earth to gather our topics - filming stories of hope, fear, love, pain, redemption, and intrigue. The stories Lifetree shares intersects with the stories of our own lives and as we meet …

Our purpose is to stimulate new friendships and substantial conversations, usually around a table and including food and drinks. We started things off focusing on The Top Ten New Year's Resolutions of All Time and talked about lies, murder, and adultery. This time around we are going through a series called "From the Playground to the Real World", looking at topics related to growing up - things like dreams, conflict, gender issues, and autonomy. It's a simple setup: an interesting topic, some d …

ScienceOnlineSeattle is a monthly discussion series that brings together a blended virtual and in-person community dedicated to exploring how social media and the internet are changing the way we share - and do - our science. We are scientists, journalists, librarians, educators, gamers, tech types, artists, and students. We welcome anyone interested in engaging in science and the networked world!