A wonderful introduction to newer ideas based on nonlinear dynamics, as well as knowledge from a large number of areas.  Powerful non-classical ideas for thinking about complexity, emergence, self-organizing systems, complex adaptive systems, wicked problems.While the universe is nonlinear, linear thinking has dominated Western thought until the last few decades due in part to a lack of tools and ideas to deal with complexity.  However, a revolutionary paradigm shift began forming in math and sc …

Let the beer and conversation flow. This group is for anybody who enjoys lively discussion about things that matter with people who respect each other (and try to like each other too!). I'll come prepared with a recent news article, quotation, poem, or passage of scripture to prompt conversation about themes like "Angels and Demons," "What's the Difference Between Justice and Vengeance?", "Racism," "The Afterlife," "Animal Rights," etc., to prompt conversation from a theological perspective. I'm …

In the group’s sessions, you will learn the tools needed to improve your public speaking skills and create effective communication. This interactive, fun, and practical group includes group interaction, practical activities, templates, performance feedback, and fun activities to reinforce learning. The group is designed to delivery skills which are immediately applicable in your professional and personal life. Whether you’ve never spoken before a group or you do it every day, you’ll take your sp …

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 …

It is not easy for the western mind—accustomed to its Spinoza, Schopenhauer, Sartre, Hegel, Nietzsche, and so on— to determine whether yoga is, or is not a philosophy. Yoga is philosophy, because there is no doubt that, with a deep love and great reverence for the Truth, the ancient seers developed one of the most extraordinary philosophies that mankind has ever known, But, at the same time, yoga is not a philosophy, in the sense that there are no topics for debate or discussion and no engagemen …

If you believe the economy is on the wrong track, If you believe corporations are not people, If you believe money is not free speech, If you believe the tax code is unfair, If you believe our elections need campaign finance reform, If you believe the military-security industrial complex is out of control, If you believe our elected representatives are listening more to the 1% corporate elites and not enough to the 99% who are the vast majority of the country, then Come join us and demonstrate y …

Ideologi (pronounced “ideology”) is an open source, peer-to-peer system for facilitating high-performance group brainstorming on the Internet.   It works by integrating a wide variety of interactive processes—gaming, auctions, brainstorming, debate, peer-review, swarm intelligence, prediction markets, and genetic algorithms—to create an entirely new and engaging way to harness the wisdom of the crowd.   More information on Ideologi and its objectives can be found at www.ideologi.org   Gather wit …

This group is for anyone who is curious, who likes to ask questions. Christopher Phillips started these Socratic discussions and has written several books about them. A Socrates Cafe is philosophical discussion, sharing of ideas. “This is meant to be anti-directive and anti-guru…this is not a debate or an argument, this is not about preaching and proselytizing, this is about philosophical sharing, about inspiring each participant to share and further discover his or her own unique story” (Phill …

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 …

In 1968, Czechs & Slovaks under soviet-dominated communist rule yearned for a say in the governance of their own country. A blossoming of political discourse in cafes and pubs led to demands for self rule in the capital. Unfortunately, the Prague Spring uprising was crushed with Soviet Tanks, but their spirit inspired our group's desire to exchange ideas on the domestic and international affairs. Prague Spring was founded in 2003 in New York City. The group picks a topic, identifies articles or …

We offer two monthly groups here, as well as occasional special events. The first is the monthly Ex-Christian Support group specifically for ex-Christians (or Christians in the process of leaving the faith) from all denominations. Leaving Christianity can be painful, confusing, and isolating, and the repercussions can be far-ranging throughout life, well after the event. We come together to share our feelings and personal experiences. I act as a non-professional facilitator (I am not a psych …

Junto is a monthly meeting which focuses on libertarianism, Objectivism and investing. The NYC Junto was founded in 1985 by investor Victor Niederhoffer, who hosts each meeting. Information about Victor and his activities is available at his website dailyspeculations. This Junto is inspired by the Junto hosted by Benjamin Franklin in Philadelphia from 1727 to 1757. Like Franklin, we bring together intelligent people to discuss intellectual issues in a respectful manner. Our meetings are held i …

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 …

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.

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!

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