What we’re about
This group - formerly known as "Vancouver IDW - Peterson Harris Shapiro Weinstein ..." - is being revived and is morphing towards including more online meetings related to topics YOU choose - human-related topics.
When created, this group was primarily geared towards IDW (Intellectual Dark Web) related topics, but is now more broadly focused on discussing issues in Politics, History, Philosophy, Sociology and Economics, Physics and Quantum Entanglement (even topics related to Crypto and technology).
The IDW is a diverse group of fascinating intellectuals (and perhaps a few dullards) who speak about important and controversial topics such as religion, gender, immigration and the nature of consciousness. Also they are for free speech and equally accepting of political correctness.
Dark2 in IDW refers to the fact that mainstream media1 rarely mentions them, but there are a few exceptions.
(1 Mainstream media is any media you have heard of)
(2 Not to be confused with the NASTY Dark Web. We are so nice :))
We have merged our three groups below and have the same events. Feel free to join any of them, it doesn’t make a difference:
- Humanists Online Vancouver: agnostics, atheists, secular... https://www.meetup.com/hovlane
- Vancouver Humanists Meetup Group https://www.meetup.com/vancouver-humanists
- Intellectual, Not-So-Dark Web, IDW - Vancouver Chapter https://www.meetup.com/vancouver-idw-and-cypto
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•OnlineShould NATO involve themselves in failing states and in what capacity?
OnlineExample of a successful NATO mission: Bosnia & Herzegovina enforcing Dayton Accords; objectives were limited, clearly defined and feasible within a short timeframe while international cooperation was significantly better than it is today.
Failed mission: Afghanistan - preventing state collapse. NATO sought to defeat the Taliban and Al-Qaeda while building Afghan security forces. Objectives exceeded NATO capabilities & relied on cooperation from a deeply corrupt government that could not last without an indefinite NATO presence.
Symptoms of a failed or failing state…
-Governing authority without an effective monopoly on violence
-Severely fragile or failed economy
-Weak or non existent institutions
-High risk of, or ongoing coup, fragmentation, civil war
-Loss of control over natural resources
Given the UN’s limited capacity or inconsistent political cohesion/goals to follow through on a coherent and reliable State building project…
Would NATO be capable of establishing military stability in a conflict like Gaza (to allow a rebuilding process to begin, headed by another international collective (Arab state led/funded project)? Is its role better suited for a stabilization campaign in Sudan (to reduce armed conflict as a whole)? What purpose does it serve if it cannot challenge nuclear armed powers (Russia)?
Assuming NATO cannot sustain long term objectives, should their operations only serve the purpose of diminishing armed insurrectionists overtaking recognized/stabilized bureaucracies?
You can join our Humanists Online Vancouver/Humanist Canada Zoom meeting at
[https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3546290665?pwd=NTFsNVJJTVJ1ajR4cTJrck4wWnNGQT09](https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3546290665?pwd=NTFsNVJJTVJ1ajR4cTJrck4wWnNGQT09)
Meeting ID: 354 629 0665
**It MAY prompt you to enter the Passcode:**humanist
MEMBERS VOTE TOPICS EACH SUNDAY
The Topic Getting
the most votes, above or below 50%, will be considered the number one choice to be discussed.
Same with numbers two and three.
In the choice of the number of topics to be discussed on that day,
the choice receiving the most votes, above or below 50%, will be considered the number one choice.
DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in these topics and this group are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the
official policy or position of Humanists Online Vancouver (HOV)/Humanist Canada.19 attendees
•OnlineGab-Fest - the Unified Theory of Every Topic
OnlineBesides open topics, we now have Riddles... read them in Notes, give your answers in Private Chat. Outdo your friends...
Fun and Camaraderie
We have TWO meeting times, PACIFIC Time-7 pm and 8 pm Join either or BOTH. (See message below re: Photos/memes/comments)
WE EASILY SOLVE ALL WORLD PROBLEMS
Politics, gun control, religion, freedom of religion, freedom from religion, freedom to diss religion or support it, Tesla and electric vehicles, current headline-making events, Aunt Tilly's marijuana recipes,,, we discuss whatever you want to discuss...
It's a friendly, happy, fun place to interact with others with many life experiences to share. No formalities, other than letting others speak without interruption.
Note: We usually average 10-15 attendees. We enjoy international participation.
You can join our Humanists Online Vancouver/Humanist Canada Zoom meeting at
[https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3546290665?pwd=NTFsNVJJTVJ1ajR4cTJrck4wWnNGQT09](https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3546290665?pwd=NTFsNVJJTVJ1ajR4cTJrck4wWnNGQT09)
Meeting ID: 354 629 0665
**It MAY prompt you to enter the Passcode:**humanist
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in these topics and this group are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Humanists Online Vancouver (HOV). Any content provided by our bloggers or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything.
Photos may be uploaded to the Photos section.
Photos/Memes/Comments that will be removed: Any Photos/Memes/Comments which violate Meetup's or our standards; unsubstantiated and/or misleading claims/content; this list may not be complete, expect other additions.10 attendees- •Online
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You can join our Humanists Online Vancouver/Humanist Canada Zoom meeting at
[https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3546290665?pwd=NTFsNVJJTVJ1ajR4cTJrck4wWnNGQT09](https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3546290665?pwd=NTFsNVJJTVJ1ajR4cTJrck4wWnNGQT09)
Meeting ID: 354 629 0665
**It MAY prompt you to enter the Passcode:**humanist
MEMBERS VOTE TOPICS EACH SUNDAY
ANNOUNCEMENT
The TOPIC getting the most votes, above or below 50%, will be considered the number one choice to be discussed.
Same with numbers two and three.
In the choice of the number of topics to be discussed on that day,
the choice receiving the most votes, above or below 50%, will be considered the number one choice.
DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in these topics and this group are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the
official policy or position of Humanists Online Vancouver (HOV)/Humanist Canada.3 attendees
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