Chicago Free Your Mind

This group is for people who like to discuss interesting topics of the day - from current events, pop culture, politics, philosophy, and more. People of diverse perspectives are welcome to friendly, perhaps lively, but always respectful and courteous discussions. Share and challenge ideas, perhaps even your own... Leave with an expanded appreciation for other perspectives or maybe find like-minded people. Typical meetup events will pair an outing with a follow up discussion. For example, a group viewing of a Mad Men episode or two and then discuss whether the show is great or deeply flawed? Watch Ayn Rand's recently released Atlas Shrugged movie and then over dinner discuss whether it speaks the truth or is missing the point. Attend a University of Chicago "Works of the Mind" Sunday lecture about the evidence of God and then discuss the lecture afterwards over lunch. This meetup isn't for those who are intolerant of other opinions or engage in aggressive debate. It is for people who enjoy respectful, thought-provoking discussions. (And bonus if we can pair it with a related outing somewhere in the city.) If this meetup sounds like your cup of tea then join and add your unique voice to the group!

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June 4, 2011 at 10:00 AM, 3 Members attended
Printers Row Lit Fest
[What] Printers Row Literary Festival Website: http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/books/printersrowlitfest/ - The largest free outdoor literary event in... Learn more
May 15, 2011 at 1:00 PM, 6 Members attended
Works of the Mind Lecture:The Case of Descartes:The Meaning of Any Proof of God
They rated it 4.503 (3 ratings)

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The lecturer was a bit hard to follow but still sparked some interesting discussion afterward. ...

—Jennifer Collins

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The lecture was difficult to follow because of the speaker's accent, but I enjoyed the group discussion afterward.

—Jackie
April 21, 2011 at 7:00 PM, 5 Members attended
Atlas Shrugged Part 1 movie screening and follow up discussion
They rated it 5.002 (2 ratings)

Atlas Shrugged is Ayn Rand's 1957 novel and this limited release movie covers the first third of the novel. If you don't know too much about Ayn Rand (like me) or are... Learn more

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"I recently moved to the Chicago area. I am looking forward to meeting new people and discussing interesting topics."
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"Sounds like a very interesting group. I'm interested in future meetings, and love to discuss a wide range of topics. I'm a former ad man and now history and English teacher."
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"I meet people where they are and I give myself as I am. I like to be as immersed in my experience, as it is lived, as possible and to share that state of 'being here' with others who tap into it with equivocal vulnerability, honesty, and passion."
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