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 …

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 …

The People is a weekly happy hour that intentionally delves into those topics that we don't often have the opportunity to explore in our usual conversations. This informal salon brings together a small group of critical thinkers like yourself who are unafraid to cross the normal boundaries and eager to engage with others in civil discourse, actively talking and listening, and hopefully coming away from the evening with a clearer view on the issue being discussed. If you want to express your curi …

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.

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) at 7:30 p.m. from October 19 through August at the City Hall in Bellevue, WA.  This year we'll be reading selections from  Great Conversations 4 edited by Daniel Born and Donald H. Whitfield, an anthology which contains most of the readings through June 2012.  It's available new and used from Amazon …

This is a gathering of like-minded folks in the Seattle area who are passionate readers of the author and thinker C.S. Lewis. The Screwtape Letters, The Great Divorce, the Chronicles of Narnia, Perelandra, the list goes on and on of works that have already become heritage classics in religious philosophy and Christian thought (not to mention a few that have been overlooked!). In a desire to explore his books and his world, Narnian or otherwise, we're attempting to focus on one book for each time …

Calling all grammar police, East coast transplants, BBC news junkies, and anyone else with a bit of intellect, wit, or a big mouth. The purpose of Snarky In Seattle is to provide a place for clever folks, with an over the top sense of humor, to find each other. So if you're a fan of Dane Cook, Margaret Atwood, Seinfeld,  drag shows, basement theater, or Futurama, you'll fit right in. This group is just getting started so this description will evolve. Run-on sentences are my forte. Deal with it, …

Welcome to Inquisitive Minds. We are a multi-faceted group of people with diverse interests. We are always willing to explore ideas and learn something new, always open to sharing different points of view, participating in fun events, and making new friends. Our goal will be to get together regularly, to take part in fun activities and events, to learn something new together and to have fun and intellectual conversations. Is Inquisitive Minds for me? Do you enjoy trying new and diverse activit …