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 …

Are you intelligent, knowledgeable, an intellectual who thrives on stimulating conversation? Then you will likely enjoy this lively meetup, where we will discuss issues relevant to us all, from politics, philosophy, ethics, news, history, spirituality, relationships; the floor is wide-open to topics. We’ll pick a subject at the beginning of each meetup and discuss it over dinner at a reasonably-priced restaurant or café at a location in the west village or Chelsea. All ages are welcome, especial …

This group is for those who are interested in military history, and want to find other like minded individuals to discuss all things related to military history, including history, politics, culture, weapons, re-enactments, and SCAdians. For those who are interested in re-enactments, we may even schedule a trip to visit some famous battlefields of the Civil War and American Revolutionary War. If you are interested, please visit our website at www.Military-Discussion.com and join the discussion! …

A casual and friendly reading/discussion group. We are planning to read texts such as Plato, Kieregaard & Nietzsche.

… (Our Book Discussions for Plays) Doubt by John Patrick Shanley! Blues for An Alabama Sky by Pearl Cleage! Stick Fly by Lydia Diamond!       A Few Comments From Our Members!   Darice on In the Heights!                                                                                                                            "Of all of the plays we've seen,  this was my absolute favorite!!   The music was fantastic, the messages  were uplifting and overall theme of  community, family and unity wa …

… Our future discussions can address both, diversity in our teams can lead to amazing things so invite anyone who is willing to add to the initial discussion Future meetings will involve delving into these challenges to find solutions.  We will need people from ALL WALKS of life, engineers, contractors, lawyers, medical professionals, entrepreneurs, inventors, financial professionals, manufacturers, etc.  Invite people who have an opinion but who are open minded and are known for good, out of the …

… Come join us if you like open discussions with friendly people who like to read and discuss intellectually and spiritual challenging material. We meet in the inclusive, generous spirit of Ibn Arabi, and are not proponents of any one religion or world view.

Integrative Medical Discussion Group (IMDG) helps establish connections among present and future doctors and integrative healthcare practitioners, raises awareness and enlightens the community about the ever-growing topic of integrative medicine. The concept of IMDG is to join on a regular basis (at least three times per year) with current and future physicians and health care practitioners of both eastern and western backgrounds who are interested in Integrative Medicine. Discussion evenings …

This book club will cover great literary works such as Hemingway, Dickens, Shelley, Bronte, Milton, to more recent authors like...humm...let me think--okay---let's face it, English degree = reading lots of dead authors. But really, let's read everything worth reading. :) This group is aimed at mid-twenties to mid-thirties individuals who like to get together over drinks or a meal and have critical discussions about books.   Please read on to find out how we run our book club! Each Meet Up will r …

Immodest Proposals is a monthly discussion group for people fascinated by fringe ideas. Discussions center around an outlandish social idea made possible by modern technology and society. For example, past discussions have ranged from defining alternative culture for the 21st century to deciding how much government is too much. Immodest Proposals is also a group for the appreciation of good wine, beer, and food. We select venues with affordable, sustainable options and then arrange for our m …

… The first half of the meeting will be a general discussion of the central question. The second half (with a short break) will be a discussion of more specific aspects and questions about the topic. With some flexibility, we will be going around the table (with an option to 'pass') so that everyone has the opportunity to speak. There will also be open discussion as time allows. A basket will be passed at the end of each meeting and a 2$ contribution is suggested to defray Meetup.com fees and rela …

… And our template for discussion will be the free-form, "round-table". All members are equal, no matter your social station. The assigned text will serve to induce a direction and provide focus, yet thematic revelations are encouraged. I ask that members come prepared with passages or themes from the assigned reading(s) that they wish to discuss with the group so that each discussion will focus on that which grabbed us each with the greatest force. I welcome suggestive readings from the membershi …

… ." - Adolf HitlerTo enable high-level rational discussions about problems whose very comprehension *requires* nonlinear thinking, we will develop a vocabulary of ideas that draws heavily upon recent but little-known advances in areas of nonlinear science including Chaos Theory, Complexity Theory, fractals (geometry and statistics), Network Science, Emergence.Chaos Theory and Complexity Theory are not just theories but also facts -- much like Evolution.  Chaos in the mathematical sense is not "di …

Meet kindred book lovers in the Rockland/Bergen County area. While we may occasionally read a modern classic (Lolita, Catch-22), we read mostly classic works written before 1950 (check our calendar to sample our book selection). We emphasize novels and plays important within the history of literature or have some historical interest. We have friendly, topical discussions about what we enjoyed, didn't enjoy, and found interesting in our reading while making some literate friends in the process. G …

           We are a group of independent fantasy enthusiasts with a focus on J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, the Inklings and their derivative works. The Peter Jackson LOTR movies, Howard Shore movie score, as well as, the literature of the genre: The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, The Hobbit, The Silmarillion, The Chronicles of Narnia, All Hallow's Eve, The Greater Trumps and more come under discussion. The Ice and Fire Series by George R.R. Martin "Game of Thrones" is popular with th …

… Each month, groups around the world will meet to discuss the book of the month (ours being in NYC), beginning with a list of questions that will be sent to all groups and welcoming spontaneous discussions as they arise.   A member of each group will take notes and blog a brief summary of the group discussion after the meeting, allowing all the readers a wider experience of the book.