About us
Thanks to the growing community, we can debate big ideas with people all over the world... Simultaneously!!
Join our global community of minds and share with people in different countries and from all backgrounds thorough our weekly online debates. Imagine debating with people in 10 different countries at the same time... How awesome is that?
This is a safe, inclusive and respectful space designed to talk to other humans, learn from one another and implement our ideas, in all relevant aspects of life.
We will discuss both “big” and “small” ideas, talking about the past, present, and future, the ideal world and our everyday reality.
Each Meetup will have a main focus subject, with a wide margin to explore other interesting topics.
Our main rule:
“I do not agree with what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it.”
Some subjects we’ll explore:
Human wellbeing and psychology Relationships and family Society, economics and politics Lifestyles, cultures and languages Technology and futurism Philosophy, religions and ideologies The “why” and “what for” of life
And many more, that we’ll decide on together…
Welcome to the global community of Ideas Exchange!
Upcoming events
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Where Did All Our Friends Go? The Loneliness of Modern Life
·OnlineOnlineThink of a friend you used to see every week. When did seeing each other become something you had to schedule?
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A move, a new job or caring for family can break the routines that once brought friends together. A group chat can keep us in touch for years, even when months go by without a real conversation.
In this Ideas Exchange debate, we’ll ask what helps adult friendships last, when time alone feels restorative, and why loneliness can be hard to talk about. We’ll look at the habits that make it easier to stay close and at places like libraries, parks and clubs where people can get to know one another over time.## Key topics we will discuss
- Why making and keeping friends becomes harder in adulthood
- The status of friendship compared with romance, family and work
- Busy lives, migration and geographic mobility
- Social media, messaging and the difference between contact and closeness
- Third places: cafés, parks, clubs, libraries and community groups
- Gender, age and cultural expectations around friendship
- Chosen solitude versus unwanted loneliness
- Personal habits and structural solutions to social disconnection
We’ll start in small international groups and come together at the end to share what came up. Bring a story, a question or a willingness to listen. No preparation is required. The videos are optional.
## Practical information
When? Tuesday, November 24, 2026
What time? 8:00 PM New York · 7:00 PM Chicago and Mexico City · 5:00 PM Los Angeles
How does it work? Online on Zoom · International groups · Maximum 9 participants per group
How much? US$6 contribution · First participation free on request · Full refund if it is not for you
Do I need to prepare? You do not have to prepare. The optional Food for Thought videos below offer contrasting perspectives and useful questions.
How do I connect? We’ll send Zoom access when your registration is confirmed.
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Past events
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