About us
Jean Kummerow explains "What is your Myers-Briggs Personality Type?" https://youtu.be/gBkIyJ7kf_I
The aim of this meetup is to bring together Myers Briggs Type Indicator enthusiasts from the New York City area so they can get to know each other.
These types are:
ISTJ (http://www.personalitypage.com/html/ISTJ.html) - Duty Fulfillers http://www.celebritytypes.com/istj.php
ESTJ (http://www.personalitypage.com/html/ESTJ.html) - Guardians http://www.celebritytypes.com/estj.php
ISFJ (http://www.personalitypage.com/html/ISFJ.html) - Nurturers http://www.celebritytypes.com/isfj.php
ESFJ (http://www.personalitypage.com/html/ESFJ.html) - Caregivers http://www.celebritytypes.com/esfj.php
ISTP (http://www.personalitypage.com/html/ISTP.html) - Mechanics http://www.celebritytypes.com/istp.php
ESTP (http://www.personalitypage.com/html/ESTP.html) - Doers www.celebritytypes.com/estp.php
ESFP (http://www.personalitypage.com/html/ESFP.html) - Performers http://www.celebritytypes.com/esfp.php
ISFP (http://www.personalitypage.com/html/ISFP.html) - Artists www.celebritytypes.com/isfp.php (http://www.celebritytypes.com/isfp.php)
ENTJ (http://www.personalitypage.com/html/ENTJ.html) - Executives http://www.celebritytypes.com/entj.php
INTJ (http://www.personalitypage.com/html/INTJ.html) - Scientists http://www.celebritytypes.com/intj.php
ENTP (http://www.personalitypage.com/html/ENTP.html) - Visionaries http://www.celebritytypes.com/entp.php
INTP (http://www.personalitypage.com/html/INTP.html) - Thinkers http://www.celebritytypes.com/intp.php
ENFJ (http://www.personalitypage.com/html/ENFJ.html) - Givers http://www.celebritytypes.com/enfj.php
INFJ (http://www.personalitypage.com/html/INFJ.html) - Protectors http://www.celebritytypes.com/infj.php
ENFP (http://www.personalitypage.com/html/ENFP.html) - Inspirers http://www.celebritytypes.com/enfp.php
INFP (http://www.personalitypage.com/html/INFP.html) - Idealists http://www.celebritytypes.com/infp.php
Free online test[ www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/JTypes2.asp](http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/JTypes2.asp)
Group History: This group started out with a focus on INFP's only, but that was rather narrow, and the meetups were found to be ultimately more rewarding if any and all of the 16 types could interact.
These meetups are intended to be non-structured, informal and allow for maximum interaction between members. However, those who wish and feel qualified to give a presentation on a relevant topic, are welcome to schedule it in advance by contacting the organizer. Members frequently talk about subjects besides MBTI. The main topic of this Meetup serves more as a starting point for discussion rather than as an end in itself. People are free to mingle and talk with whomever they find interesting. All personality types are equally welcome. This is the place to be if you'd like to socialize with people who wish to understand themselves and other personalities better. Join us www.facebook.com/groups/331433710348657/
Past MBTI events:
Oct 2024 What Do Each MBTI Type Value?—Rooftop Terrace—H: ¥-xxTx Margarita-INFP Mike-INFJ (Oct 12, 2024) Photos
Sep 2024 CHG: All MBTI Enthusiasts @455 Fifth Ave (H: ¥-xxTx, Margarita-INFP, Mike-INFJ) Photos
Dec 2019 https://www.meetup.com/MBTIxMeetup/photos/30567280/#487240085
Sep 2019 https://www.meetup.com/MBTIxMeetup/photos/30262691/484903782/#484903782
Jun 2019 https://www.meetup.com/MBTIxMeetup/photos/30051623/#482065760
Nov 2018 https://www.meetup.com/MBTIxMeetup/photos/29365700/
Aug 2018 https://www.meetup.com/MBTIxMeetup/photos/29162281/#473854977
May 2017 www.meetup.com/MBTIxMeetup/photos/27943418/#462060730
Apr 2017 www.meetup.com/MBTIxMeetup/photos/27757443/#459848413
Mar 2017 www.meetup.com/MBTIxMeetup/photos/27703587/#459232578
Jan 2017 www.meetup.com/MBTIxMeetup/photos/27583316/
Jul 2016 www.meetup.com/MBTIxMeetup/photos/27125533/#452208590
May 2016 www.meetup.com/MBTIxMeetup/photos/26986787/#450240101
Apr 2016 www.meetup.com/MBTIxMeetup/photos/26934202/#449533571
Feb 2016 www.meetup.com/MBTIxMeetup/photos/26723809/#446604940
Feb 2015 www.meetup.com/MBTIxMeetup/photos/25949008/#434785929
Aug 2013 www.meetup.com/MBTIxMeetup/photos/16645862/#271197862
Dec 2013 www.meetup.com/MBTIxMeetup/photos/18966472/
Sep 2009 www.meetup.com/MBTIxMeetup/photos/727490/#11007835
Learn, Grow, Pay It Forward.
https://youtu.be/MqUfHAOdn30
About "Conversations New York" (CNY) and "Manhattan Lectures & Conversations" (MLC)
Imagine…
Hundreds of New Yorkers coming together in small groups of neighbors
and fellow citizens to discuss topics of intensive interest…
Hosted at no cost and at convenient locations and times…
Aided by simple guiding principles…
Inspired by the city’s grand tradition of robust conversation…
Our vision is to inspire, organize, publicize, facilitate and celebrate a renaissance of healthy dialogue in New York City.
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. Maintain conversations with a human face by discussing topics in-person, while also allowing for further discussion online.
Note: CNY-sponsored event www.conversationsnewyork.com subscribe to our blog, "Like" us of FB www.facebook.com/conversationsnewyor....
Featured event
13th Annual Conversation Day in Bryant Park—Hosts: ¥, Mike, Margarita, Li, Vin
You are invited to join the MBTI conversation with Margarita-INFP, Michael-INFJ, Shirley-INFJ, and Vin-ESFP in Bryant Park, Margarita & Michael will host the after-party at the Vanderbilt Eateries...:
https://www.instagram.com/p/DYLvoMCCQiK/ (6 min.)
https://photos.app.goo.gl/DxPyujK96qFauebW2
https://www.instagram.com/conversationsnewyork/
Saturday, June 13th, from 3-5 pm. After party start after 5:30 pm.
Bryant Park Fountain Terrace https://youtu.be/g4CmWNxgsic
Note: After 12:00 PM on June 13th, please check the event status at ConversationsNewYork.com for any updates, including possible rain cancellation.
RSVP to attend:
- Enter from 6th Avenue and West 41st Street
- Check-in at the yellow Welcome Table by the Fountain for your name badge
- If you need assistance, call Event# 646-727-0911 (please call, do not leave a voicemail or text)
RSVP now to be a part of this annual event!
Host: Michael-INFJ, "MBTI Functions" MBTI NYC
Host: Shirley-INFJ, "What did your parents never teach you that you had to figure out on your own?" MBTI NYC
Non-MBTI topics hosted by the following organizers:
Host: Jeff, Keeping It Real: The Art & Science of Purposeful Leadership, Conversations New York
Host: Laurence, "Is America Losing its Edge?" Center for Inquiry NYC
Host: Bill, "What happened to the political center?" Climate Science Dinner
Host: Cole, Ren, Jawaun, Elle, Edith, David, NY Philosophy, NY Philosophy Club
Host: Mike, "What are the possible and preferred outcomes of Artificial Superintelligence?" Conversations New York
Host: Yen, Manhattan Lectures & Conversations
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Conversation Day is celebrated worldwide annually on the second Saturday in June by social/cultural activists in over 20 cities including London, Paris, Lagos, Beijing, Tokyo, Bangalore, Kuala Lumpur, and Riyadh.
Conversations New York (CNY), the foremost program of free public conversations. www.ConversationsNewYork.com
Ronald Gross, Founder and Director of Conversations New York, grossassoc@AOL.com
Discuss one of the exciting topics with other lively-minded New Yorkers, sharing your thoughts, experiences, and ideas. Conversations will start each hour on the hour.
Topics will include:
● Happiness, Peace, Friendship, Love
● Truth, Wisdom, Self-Discovery
● Overcoming Our Political Divides
● Coping and Thriving in NYC
● What’s Really Funny?
● Education Reform
● AI generated philosophical questions and many others!
Share your photos on our Facebook page and Instagram
#conversationday #conversationsnewyork #bryantpark #nyc #philosophy #thingstodonyc #nyclife
NYC OUTDOOR EVENT 3 PM - 5 PM. 5:30 PM after Party hosted by Margarita and Michael at Vanderbilt Eateries.
Upcoming events
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FTI: Power, Responsibility & Survival: Why Social Science Matters More Than Ever
·OnlineOnlineWe’ve spent centuries accelerating progress through hard science—but have we kept pace in understanding how to use that power responsibly?
This session explores a critical imbalance: while technology has driven massive gains in productivity and capability, advancements in the social sciences—how we govern, allocate power, and define responsibility—have lagged behind. The result is a world where increasingly powerful tools are placed in human hands without equally strong systems to ensure they’re used wisely.
We’ll dive into:
- Why technological progress without social progress creates systemic risk
- How society currently grants and restricts power (degrees, laws, incarceration—and their limits)
- The concept of aligning power with responsibility to minimize harm and maximize collective well-being
- Whether and how we should vet leaders (e.g., for altruism and fairness) before giving them authority
- What a modern “social science breakthrough” could look like—and how it could shape the future of civilization
This is a discussion about survival, ethics, and design at the highest level:
If humanity continues to increase its power, how do we ensure that power is used to expand freedom and well-being—not destroy it?Expect a thoughtful, challenging conversation aimed at building frameworks that scale with the world we’re creating.
A little about our host:
Garrett is a programmer turned award-winning software inventor turned entrepreneur (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 (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/UCmixGB9GdrptyEWovEj80zg
After 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 can’t attend the meeting, so we need to give this clause. If you don’t want to be recorded, just remain on mute and keep your video off.
Here’s 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.1 attendee
FTI: Happiness, Habits, and Science: What Positive Psychology Gets Right
·OnlineOnlinePositive psychology is often associated with ideas like happiness, gratitude, and “living your best life.” But what does the actual research say—and how useful is it in real life?
In this event, we’ll explore the field of positive psychology from a grounded, practical perspective:
- What is positive psychology, and how is it different from traditional psychology?
- What does the research say about happiness, meaning, and well-being?
- Which practices (if any) actually improve people’s lives?
- Where does the field fall short or get oversimplified?
This is not about feel-good slogans. It’s about understanding what holds up under scrutiny—and what we can realistically apply.
Expect a thoughtful, open discussion focused on evidence, lived experience, and honest reflection.
A little about our host:
Garrett is a programmer turned award-winning software inventor turned entrepreneur (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 (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/UCmixGB9GdrptyEWovEj80zg
After 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 can’t attend the meeting, so we need to give this clause. If you don’t want to be recorded, just remain on mute and keep your video off.
Here’s 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.2 attendees
FTI: Emotional Intelligence (EQ): The Hidden Driver of Success and Impact
·OnlineOnlineIQ can open doors—but EQ determines what happens once you walk through them.
In this session, we break down what emotional intelligence really is, why it plays a critical role in leadership, relationships, and decision-making, and how improving it can dramatically increase both personal success and collective outcomes.
We’ll cover:
- The core components of EQ (self-awareness, self-regulation, empathy, social skill, motivation)
- Why high EQ individuals consistently outperform in leadership, negotiation, and team environments
- How EQ influences trust, influence, and long-term relationship building
- Practical ways to measure and improve your EQ in real-world situations
- How stronger EQ at scale leads to better organizations, communities, and outcomes
This isn’t just about being “nice”—it’s about building the awareness and control needed to navigate complexity, align incentives, and create win-win outcomes in every area of life.
A little about our host:
Garrett is a programmer turned award-winning software inventor turned entrepreneur (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 (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/UCmixGB9GdrptyEWovEj80zg
After 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 can’t attend the meeting, so we need to give this clause. If you don’t want to be recorded, just remain on mute and keep your video off.
Here’s 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.2 attendees
FTI: What Makes America Great? A Cross-Perspective Dialogue
·OnlineOnlineAmerica means different things to different people—and that’s exactly why this conversation matters.
This Free Thinker Institute event brings together individuals with diverse political perspectives to explore a simple but powerful question: What truly makes America great—and where are we falling short?
We’ll examine:
- Core strengths: opportunity, innovation, freedom, community, resilience
- Real challenges: inequality, polarization, trust in institutions, global role
- How different groups define “greatness”—and where those views overlap
- What we should preserve, improve, or rethink moving forward
- Practical ideas to bridge divides while strengthening the country
The goal isn’t to debate winners and losers—it’s to understand, challenge assumptions, and find common ground where progress is possible.
Expect a respectful, candid discussion focused on learning, not labeling—and on building a clearer, shared vision for America’s future.
A little about our host:
Garrett is a programmer turned award-winning software inventor turned entrepreneur (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 (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/UCmixGB9GdrptyEWovEj80zg
After 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 can’t attend the meeting, so we need to give this clause. If you don’t want to be recorded, just remain on mute and keep your video off.
Here’s 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.1 attendee
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