The Skeptics Forum of IEAAH/FAR is again hosting a discussion group, modeled on the European Salons of the 18th century. We will engage in respectful, intelligent conversations on various topics to be posted each month. Side conversations are discouraged during group. This is a fun, social platform for deep, elevated talk. It will be held in the same four homes as 2023 and you will be given the address when you RSVP. IMPORTANT to note that these now all are POT LUCK. If you have dietary restrictions, bring something you can eat to share. Please bring a dish and BYOB if you wish and $5 cash to help offset supplies and drinks. Let's explore ideas together. NOTE that if any topic TRIGGERS you (cannot be tolerant) please sit it out. Contact the host for address.
Please note that this event is introvert friendly, even though the regular attendees are extrovert heavy. It will be moderated kindly, with room and time for everyone's perspectives to be heard and considered. While there is time for socializing during lunch, we ask you to stay on topic during the discussion and avoid side conversations so everyone can hear what everyone else says and contributes.
Humanism encourages us to think for ourselves which requires much more work and engagement than depending on a pastor to do the thinking. Humanists are careful to be sure we are all talking about the same thing when we engage. So, today we will look at the various political spectrums such as left wing and right wing and come to a new, more rounded understanding of each viewpoint along with their histories and international implications. Which side (if one takes a side) are Humanists typically found on? How do the values of Humanists fit on the political spectrums and why? What successes and failures from each can be studied and conclusions come to?
We'll also look at every type of government system. Where does our US system fit and where would we like it to be?
Our event watch list:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjQHuBvdyNg Political Spectrums Explained 10:38 minutes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YiLulvnHjWM Every Type of Government Explained 17:52 minutes
Next month, we will examine how this all relates to the various economic systems.