Three questions. Do you respect people because they have an academic degree or do you have an academic degree yourself? Can you discuss your beliefs as ideas and not say 'if you don't think the way I do then you're an idiot'? Do you think sitting down and talking is a fun thing to do? If you answered yes to these three questions, then please join this group. When enough people join, I'll schedule a meetup in Santa Monica one evening during the week.

Welcome aboard, movie fans who like serious and thought provoking movies and who like to discuss the ideas and thoughts of movies as well as the quality of the work of its creators. We will regularly go see a movie, usually on the second weekend of its release and then discuss it over the meal in a restaurant next to the theater. We want to see all of you and hear what you think!

If you keenly feel a dearth of connection with smart, interesting, motivated AND capable people in Los Angeles; If you do NOT enjoy having to shrink your hard-earned vocabulary to basics in order to be correctly understood, let alone have the listener truly tracking with you; If all your most intelligent friends have all suddenly upped and left LA for more fruitful intellectual climes; If you think this whole idea is highly pretentious but you'd STILL show up anyway to see what the fuss is about …

A Matryoshka doll or a nested/nesting doll is a Russian doll or toy which features a set of dolls in decreasing sizes nested within one another. I chose this name for the group because I believe everyone is complex and has many layers to their personality and discussion can be a tool to explore the many facets that exist in others, thus creating true intimacy and camaraderie. I feel that is missing today. The Nested Doll is a group for those who really enjoy great conversation and deep and ho …

If one of the many things you miss from college are the class discussions of books that either moved you or that you thought were complete trash then this group is for you! This group is for people who have recently graduated or just people in their 20s or early 30s who would like to get together once or twice a month over drinks or coffee to discuss a book we all read together. First book recommendations are welcome and then we can decide the next book choices at the meetups. I thought this wou …

Welcome History majors, History teachers and all people who like European history! In this group we will discuss multiple subjects from history of the Old Europe and how they affected the development of world civilization. We would like to hear all your thoughts on the matter!

… This includes recommending activities and venues, voting in our survey polls, preparing for discussions, sharing insights and perspectives, and staying involved. There is a $5.00 participation fee due once each six-month period to cover the six-month Meetup website fee. If you're a Fab Fem in years and/or in spirit, enjoy good conversation with interesting and positive coharts and fun activities, this Meetup may be a good fit for you.  We're a great group for Fab Fems who are excited about lear …

PHILOSOPHY is the topic at this friendly, five-year old group. We sit in a circle and discuss a philosophical question we voted on by email. Sometimes this topic is taken from an issue of Philosophy Now magazine (the current issue or a past issue). Other times, the question comes from a philosophical conundrum that has been on the mind of some member of our group, who then emailed the topic to me. If you love a good, impassioned yet respectful and rational conversation with like-minded peo …

We're a social group with a common personality trait: Intuition. In this case, "Intuition" refers to one of the traits identified by the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI). Those who test as intuitive tend to be big-picture people who are imaginative, future-oriented and enjoy discussing theories and abstract concepts. Intuitives usually find it easier to connect with other intuitives. Since only ¼ of the U.S. population is intuitive, our group brings together fellow intuitives and makes it easi …

The best reading club has struck the Earth and it's reaching your cranium!!! Booze and reading nuff' said!!! If you like reading and drinking this is the book club for you! We enjoy several books and we read books that are similar to: -Professional, Drive, Hyper Space, Mexican-American Mojo, Parallel Worlds, The Black Hand, Incognito, Malcolm X, The Female Brain, You just don't understand, The Life of PI...just to give you a sense of what our reading pallet is like. Open to anyone who is friendl …

We are a coven that celebrates open and honest pagan sexuality, intellectual discussions on spirituality of the human body, dance, drumming, meditation, ,some zen aspects spiritual rituals sacred sexuality, rites, witchcraft and spell casting. Open to all pagans of any tradition Must be 18 years of age. You must have no criminal record Membership must be approved. Historically, there are many aspects of sacred sexuality in ancient texts, writings, drawings, and temple practices, including many D …

Inspired by Christopher Phillips' books, scores of people are meeting for these modern version of Socratic dialogue. These are intended to be group conversations which often move in a spiral, touching on topics in ways that may not be obvious at first. Our purpose is to bring back thoughtful dialogue in counterpoint to the shouting pundits of so-called debate on TV and radio. One need not be an academic or expert. We seek diversity of thought from people from all walks of life. ALL ARE WELCOME. …

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During the age of Enlightenment, salons were convened in homes throughout the major cities of Europe. A salon was meant to be a gathering of people under the roof of an inspiring host, held partly to amuse one another and partly to refine the taste and increase the knowledge of the participants through conversation. The LA Salon is meant to capture the spirit of the Golden Age of witty, intellectual discussion and pursuit of knowledge. Our group offers a diverse palette of sophisticated and som …

Christianity Under the Hood focuses on delving into the workings, reasons, and fundamentals of the Christian faith. We pursue the reasons why we believe and provide proof that Christianity is based on solid evidence and rational judgment as revealed in the Bible. Join us and gain a solid understanding of the Christian faith.  

Welcome! Novice philosophers are encouraged to join as participation is not required. Topics of interest will be vast, including but not limited to, existence, knowledge, aesthetics, science, metaphysics, and logic. These and many other topics will be explored through analysis of literature, film, and scientific discovery.