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NOTE: Many of our meetings, espeically in the winter months, are at private residences. For security reasons, we do not post the venue informations for these meetings. Instead, if you're on the RSVP list, you'll receive the addresses for the meeting you've signed up. So it's very important for you to set it so you DON'T BLOCK messages or notifications from this group. Otherwise, you may not see the detailed address information.

We're seeking to build a group of thinking people with diverse outlooks and perspectives to share, and do not mind being challenged. We welcome opinions and voices from different parts of the political spectrum and varying backgrounds. We're not afraid of discussing controversial topics honestly, respectfully, and passionately--Let's learn from each other. Come and let's share the fun of digging deeper into issues dear to your heart, and think about the state of the world, humanity, and community.

Towards the goal of creating and maintaining a community that is engaged, productive, civil, fun and open to new ideas and ways of thinking, we have some ground rules. And those who don't follow these ground rules will be asked to move on.

  • This group is for lively conversation, and for learning and understanding different outlooks and points of view. It is not a conversation group aimed at winning an argument, or proselytizing an ideology. The objective is exploration, not confrontation.
  • Although this is certainly a social--and sociable--group, it is basically for conversations about values and philosophy. Each meeting topic is intended to frame a discussion around some interesting ideas and core values. Sidelining these conversations with personal stories, sidebar conversations, and anecdotes reduces the value and enjoyment that everyone else gets from the group.
  • Don't interrupt. Don't talk over other people. Don't roll your eyes. Let people finish their thought before jumping in.
  • We try to keep the group to a size that can conduct good conversation about deep and interesting topics (generally 8 - 12, depending on topic, venue, and the like). People who repeatedly RSVP and no-show, or cancel at the last minute disrupt the group--we almost always have a waiting list, and is generally disrespectful to everyone else.
  • No conspiracy theories!

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We'd like to extend special thanks to David G., the organizer of the Civilized Conversation of San Diego for granting us the right to use the name, 'Civilized Conversation'. David has also graciously given us the permission to borrow their past topics to help launch our new group. We look forward to our continued collaboration and sharing of stimulating ideas and events.

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