What we’re about
YOU! If you’re new to town, if you’re looking for awesome people to hang out with, if you’re bored, if you want new friends, if you just want to meet someone at a bar so you aren’t alone, or if you want someone to go watch that movie with you that you’re ashamed to tell all your real friends you want to watch — then join this group. This group is for anyone who wants to make connections.
We (the organizers) do pre-plan some things but this an INTERACTIVE group. Once you join, you are given the role of "event organizer" so you can add your own events at any time.
Something pops up that you want to do, even last minute, and you want someone to join you: come here and post it. Dinner on Thursday night and it’s already noon? Maybe someone else wants to come. Life is about connections and being in a new place, starting new friendships or building existing ones can be hard. We are trying to make it easier.
Plus, maybe someone will join you and you won’t have to spend the night alone playing Sims 3 and drinking. (But hey, if you want to do that, no judgement here.)
Seriously though: this group is for people who want to be around people, do something with your day, and hopefully meet some cool new friends along the way to hang out with.
**Note: If the organizers get feedback that any events are inappropriate or someone is made to feel uncomfortable, this status is revoked and you will be removed from the group. Don't be a creeper, and this isn't a dating site. No one has time for that.
Upcoming events (3)
See all- Thinking & Drinking: The Value of Community & SelfThe Patriarch Craft Beer House & Lawn, Edmond, OK
Prompt: The Value of Community & Self
COVID and the expansion of social media has prompted a shift from shared experiences to individualized ones. This raises important questions about the impact on community and social connection. As media consumption and cultural engagement become increasingly fragmented, what are the implications for our collective identity and sense of belonging?
Consider:
- Which is more valuable to human experience: growing access to individualized experience or prioritizing community bonds?
- Would you support a significant restriction of one or the other, in order to preserve your preference?
- How do you think the loss of shared cultural experiences has affected your ability to connect with others in your community?
- In what ways can we balance the benefits of personalized experiences with the need for shared cultural connections?
- Should we prioritize the preservation of shared cultural experiences, or is it inevitable that individualized experiences will become the new norm?
- How can we create new shared spaces and experiences that foster connection and conversation in a fragmented media landscape?
Thanks Anne for the great prompt!
"It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it." - Not Aristotle, apparently, but we like the quote anyway.
Thinking & Drinking is put on by Chisholm Creek Academy, but you don’t need to be affiliated with the school to join us! We are cross-posted with A Book Walks Into A Bar (the best book club in the area, join them too!) and usually host between 8-14 people per discussion. Actively seeking new discussion members!
ALL ARE WELCOME. The whole concept is to discover new ideas, so you'll hear things that oppose your viewpoint. Sometimes, it's even on purpose (devil's advocate). So, if you do not like being questioned, this may not be the group for you. Also, please note, we have a ZERO TOLERANCE policy on hate speech.
Finally, if you've never tried this kind of thing, don't worry, just jump in! The water (and the wine!) is fine! We love meeting new people with new ideas!
- Thinking & Drinking: The Future of Human ConnectionThe Patriarch Craft Beer House & Lawn, Edmond, OK
Prompt: The Future of Human Connection
Scenario: As virtual reality and AI companions become more advanced, people are increasingly choosing digital interactions over face-to-face relationships. Some argue this is the next step in human evolution, while others believe it signals the decline of genuine human connection.
Consider:
- If you had to choose, would you fully support or fully prohibit AI?
- How do you think virtual interactions compare to physical ones in terms of emotional fulfillment?
- Could reliance on virtual connections lead to a loss of essential social skills? How?
- In what ways might AI companions and virtual reality benefit or harm human relationships?
- Should there be limits on how much time people spend in virtual worlds? Why or why not? What would those restrictions look like?
- Will the increasing use of AI by some and the refusal to engage by others create further schism in our society? What could that look like? What can we do to avoid it?
Thanks Anne for the great prompt!
"It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it." - Not Aristotle, apparently, but we like the quote anyway.
Thinking & Drinking is put on by Chisholm Creek Academy, but you don’t need to be affiliated with the school to join us! We are cross-posted with A Book Walks Into A Bar (the best book club in the area, join them too!) and usually host between 8-14 people per discussion. Actively seeking new discussion members!
ALL ARE WELCOME. The whole concept is to discover new ideas, so you'll hear things that oppose your viewpoint. Sometimes, it's even on purpose (devil's advocate). So, if you do not like being questioned, this may not be the group for you. Also, please note, we have a ZERO TOLERANCE policy on hate speech.
Finally, if you've never tried this kind of thing, don't worry, just jump in! The water (and the wine!) is fine! We love meeting new people with new ideas!
- Thinking & Drinking: The Price of ImmortalityThe Patriarch Craft Beer House & Lawn, Edmond, OK
PROMPT: The Price of Immortality
Imagine a future where medical advancements have made immortality possible, but at a significant cost. The treatment is extremely expensive, and only a select few can afford it.
Consider:
- Would you choose immortality if it meant watching loved ones die while you continue to live? Why or why not?
- How might society change if only a small elite could live forever?
- How would this change the value of other “big life achievements”?
- What ethical concerns arise when considering the allocation of such a resource? Should it be available to everyone, or is it fair to restrict it?
- Would immortality ultimately be a blessing or a curse? How might endless life affect one's purpose and motivation?
Thanks Anne for the great prompt!
"It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it." - Not Aristotle, apparently, but we like the quote anyway.
Thinking & Drinking is put on by Chisholm Creek Academy, but you don’t need to be affiliated with the school to join us! We are cross-posted with A Book Walks Into A Bar (the best book club in the area, join them too!) and usually host between 8-14 people per discussion. Actively seeking new discussion members!
ALL ARE WELCOME. The whole concept is to discover new ideas, so you'll hear things that oppose your viewpoint. Sometimes, it's even on purpose (devil's advocate). So, if you do not like being questioned, this may not be the group for you. Also, please note, we have a ZERO TOLERANCE policy on hate speech.
Finally, if you've never tried this kind of thing, don't worry, just jump in! The water (and the wine!) is fine! We love meeting new people with new ideas!
