Brisbane Social Geeks

Geek Books Club @ MK Cafe, New Farm

Sat, Sep 12 · 11:00 AM AEST

MK Cafe Australia, Brunswick St opposite new farm park, Brisbane, AU

Rendezvous with Rama

For geeks who enjoy reading science fiction, fantasy, and tech-focused fiction

Rendezvous with Rama is a 1973 science fiction novel by Arthur C. Clarke set in the 2130s, where a massive 50-by-20-kilometre cylindrical alien starship enters the Solar System and is named Rama after the Hindu god. The human crew of the Endeavour explores its interior, discovering a vast artificial world with a frozen sea, geometric structures, and alien lifeforms before Rama's course takes it back into deep space.

Contact the host(Steve) if you have problems obtaining a copy of the monthly book. Attendees of the meetup can choose the book for the following month.

Venue is MK Cafe, corner of Sydney St & Brunswich St, across from New Farm park. Please support the cafe by purchasing its drink and food for the use of its tables.

Suggested book reading List:
Ready Player One by Ernest Cline.
Childhood's End by Arthur C Clarke
Snow Crash by Neal Stephenson
I, Robot by Isaac Asimov
The Martian by Andy Weir.
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams
Cryptonomicon by Neal Stephenson
Dune by Frank Herbert
Armada by Ernest Cline
Masters of Doom by David Kushne.
Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card
The Lathe of Heaven by Ursula K. Le Guin
The Children of Men by P.D. James
Oryx and Crake by Margaret Atwood
Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro

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Brisbane Stoics Philosophers @ September Meetup

Sun, Sep 13 · 9:00 AM AEST

New Farm Library, 135 Sydney St, New Farm, QL, AU

This is a meetup for people who are interested in applying stoic principles to their lives or would like to find out more about Stoicism.

Please bring some of your favourite short readings or maxims, along with general ideas, to share.

• 9am - The venue is the small building adjacent to New Farm library. It has a small kitchen and there is nearby free parking and close to public transport. Feel free to bring a friend.
• 11am (Optional) - Drink and eat with the group at nearby MK Cafe after library meetup.

Venue is the small building adjacent to New Farm library and its free carpark. It has a small kitchen with microwave oven. Combined meetup with Brisbane Stoics

​We will explore Discourse 1.30 and discuss what Epictetus' message is and how it's applied to us today. We'll look at some key phrases, look at the metaphors, and talk about how this links in with the broader Stoic philosophy.
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If you can, please read the Discourse prior to the session. A copy can be found at https://brisbanestoics.com/discourse-1-30/

​Bring along your own reflections, questions, and parts that stand out to you.

Recommended Reading List:
https://brisbanestoics.com/recommended-reading/

​Join us for a morning of coffee, community, and discussion.
After the session, we continue the conversation at a nearby cafe.

"An unexamined life is not worth living"
(Socrates)

🍽Dining Philosophers @ Mexican Cusine🍷

Fri, Sep 18 · 6:30 PM AEST

El Torito., 146 Boundary St, West End., Brisbane, AU

What is the good life?

Dine with the Wise at the El Torito restaurant.

Join us for deep conversation answering thought-provoking philosophical dinner party questions.

• 6.30pm - El Torito Mexican in West End offers a variety of authentic Mexican and Latin American dishes, with menu items typically priced around $23. Popular offerings include tacos, burritos, and nachos, making it a favored spot for those seeking flavorful Mexican cuisine
• https://eltoritomexican.com.au/

Venue is at 146 Boundary St, West End, Brisbane, Queensland 4101 Australia

Recommended Reading:
How to Eat: An Ancient Guide to Healthy Living(2025) by Hippocrates (author), Clair Bubb (translator), Princeton University Press.

Please note, this is a booking and requires 24 hours notice if you decide not to attend. As seats are always limited, any no show without notice will be marked as a Recorded No Show.

🐺Social Deduction Games Night @ New Farm Library👹

Sat, Sep 19 · 6:30 PM AEST

New Farm Library, 135 Sydney St, New Farm, QL, AU

Beginners and social players are welcomed.

• Ultimate Werewolf is an interactive game of deduction for two teams: Villagers and Werewolves. The Villagers don't know who the Werewolves are, and the Werewolves are trying to remain undiscovered while they slowly eliminate the Villagers one at a time. A Moderator (who isn't on a team) runs the game.
• Blood on the Clocktower is a bluffing game with players on opposing teams of Good and Evil, overseen by a Storyteller player who conducts the action and makes crucial decisions. The goal of the game is to successfully deduce and execute the demons before they outnumber the townfolk.

Other Games:-

1. Secret Hitler In pre-WW2 Germany, Liberals and Fascists square off in an intrigue-filled parliament.
2. Werewords 20 questions with a twist... a time limit and a sneaky werewolf who knows the answer!
3. Mafia de Cuba Catch diamond thieves or steal from the mob boss in this social deduction game.
4. Party Sushi Go! Pass sushi around a bigger table and take the best dishes. Save room for dessert!
5. Codenames Give your team clever one-word clues to help them spot their agents in the field.
6. Just One Give one-word clues so someone can guess one word!
7. Deception: Murder in Hong Kong Interpret forensic evidence to solve a murder. Beware, the murderer may be among you!
8. Tsuro Play tiles and move around the board. Try to outlast your opponents.
9. Pandemic Your team of experts must prevent the world from succumbing to a viral pandemic.
10. Party Trivial Pursuit X For adults and features edgy trivia for large groups.

You can bring your favorite party social deduction or light strategy games if you own any. Feel free to bring a friend.

• Venue is the small building adjacent to New farm library near the carpark. It has a small kitchen with microwave. Close to bus and ferry terminals.

Combined meetup with Brisbane Boardgamers