About us
Learn, Grow, Pay It Forward http://bit.ly/Conversation_Day_Pictures
Are you a lifelong learner of wisdom? Do ask why? Do you ask how to master new skills?
"Manhattan Lectures & Conversations" (MLC) is a group of growth-minded volunteers looking for engaging conversations and lectures. The vision is to connect people who love learningāold and young, singles and couples, boroughs and islanders alike, in a way that fosters both community and growth.
NYC has some of the greatest minds on earth coursing through it on a daily basis, so let's take advantage of that fact and get our learn on!
Additionally, we will have coffee and discussion after each lecture for those who are interested.
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About "Conversations New York"
http://bit.ly/Conversation_Day_Pictures
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Imagineā¦
Hundreds of New Yorkers coming together in small groups of neighborsĀ
and fellow citizens to discuss topics of intensive interestā¦
Hosted at no cost and at convenient locations and timesā¦
Aided by simple guiding principlesā¦
Inspired by the cityās grand tradition of robust conversationā¦
Our visionĀ is to inspire, organize, publicize, facilitate and celebrateĀ a renaissance of healthy dialogue in New York City.
Our Mission:
1. Encourage and support interesting and important conversations among New Yorkers at the grass-roots level,
2. Establish simple, affordable, and sustainable infrastructure to foster such conversations throughout the city year-round.
3. Add to the worldwide image of New York as a metropolis where culture and intellect thrive among the people.
4. Maintain conversations with a human face by discussing topics in-person.
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Join our network:
"NYC Myers Briggs Personality Typing Meetup"
"TED Talk Inspired Meetups"
"Conversations New York"Ā
"Applied Psychology NYC"Ā
Upcoming events
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FTI: America After the Shock: What Comes Next for Our Democracy
Ā·OnlineOnline# America After the Shock: What Comes Next for Our DemocracyāBeyond Left vs. Right
I recently read this article which inspired me to create this event, and it does seem to stand up to a fact check: https://hartmannreport.com/p/americas-new-political-reality-trump-8d4
America is entering a new political eraāand pretending itās just ābusiness as usualā is no longer an option.
This conversation isnāt about cheering for Trump or attacking him. Itās about honestly examining what has changed in the American system, why so many citizens feel unheard or betrayed, and what the rise of strongman-style politics says about our institutions, economy, and culture.
Drawing from recent analysis on Americaās shifting political reality, weāll explore:
- Why traditional political labels are breaking down
- What fuels mass support for outsider and anti-establishment movements
- How power, money, media, and fear shape public behaviorāon all sides
- What choices Americans still have, regardless of party affiliation
This is a no-shaming, no-labeling space for Trump supporters, critics, and everyone in between who wants to understand whatās actually happeningāand what kind of country we want to live in next.
You donāt have to agree.
You just have to be willing to think.All perspectives welcome. Respect required.
A little about our host:
Garrett is a programmer turned award-winning software inventor turned entrepreneur (http://platerate.com/) is his company. His hobby is writing and discussing practical philosophy, and he does life coaching on request to help people live happy, moral lives. He is also the executive director of The Free Thinker Institute (http://freethinkerinstitute.org/), which aims to create a community that helps members increase happiness and decrease harm for themselves and those they can influence.Format:
Lecture and discussionNote:
social time for our community 15 minutes before the presentation.To get familiar with our past events, feel free to check out our YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmixGB9GdrptyEWovEj80zgAfter registering via zoom, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
We publish our event recordings on our Youtube channel to offer our help to anyone who would like to but canāt attend the meeting, so we need to give this clause. If you donāt want to be recorded, just remain on mute and keep your video off.
Hereās our legal notice:
For valuable consideration received, by joining this event I hereby grant Free Thinker Institute and its legal representatives and assigns, the irrevocable and unrestricted right to use and publish any and all Zoom recordings for trade, advertising and any other commercial purpose, and to alter the same without any restriction. I hereby release Free Thinker Institute and its legal representatives and assigns from all claims and liability related to said video recordings.4 attendees
š“Quote night - Exploring Emotional Intelligence, Critical Thinking & beyond.
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.ZOOM LINK posts 15 minutes to the meeting.
- cross post, with a good number of participants who join through our group (Minds&Hearts Without Borders, Intālā)
https://www.meetup.com/mindshearts-without-borders/?eventOrigin=your_groups
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Dear friends,
What wonderful fulfilling conversations we have always had in our QUOTES&meme nights with our friends from different corners of the world! It is amazing how we travel through love, life, politics, psychology, wealth andā¦
What a delicate mix of mind stimulating quotes and.. topics as we practice Critical Thinking, learn Emotional Intelligence and, explore the sophistication of human behaviour through the lens of practical philosophy.
Come and explore the world of QUOTES!
In the modern world when we have not enough time to read as much as weād like , when the attention span gets shorter and shorter, when life runs with a speed much faster than our feetā¦the world of quotes has found a life of its own!
The effect of QUOTES can be quite strong in leading life!
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š“ Have you WRITTEN a quote or two of your OWN?
Please do SHARE with us OR bring your favourite Quotes/memes should you have any.
As we live, we are the philosophers of our our hearts and minds! It is valuable to share thoughts and feelings!
Tell us why you find them of importance and we will share opinions about them!
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ā- can you bring āMemesā? Absolutely!!
We appreciate some lighthearted content.2 attendees
Past events
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