What we’re about
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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.
Our 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. Add to the worldwide image of New York as a metropolis where culture and intellect thrive among the people.
4. Organize the plethora of conversations happening in the city and have them listed in one central and easily-accessible spot.
5. Maintain conversations with a human face by discussing topics in-person, while also allowing for further discussion online.
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Upcoming events (4+)
See all- FTI: Find and learn how to do your dream job with chatGPTLink visible for attendees
As of the end of June 2024, there are over 8 million open jobs. There simply aren’t enough people with the training to do all these jobs. Why don’t we look at how we can look for the most in demand jobs, see which of them is best for us, and - of course - how we can teach ourselves to do those jobs.
Format: Lecture and discussion
Note: social time for our community 15 minutes before the presentation.
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 (http://freethinkerinstitute.org/), which aims to create a community that helps members increase happiness and decrease harm for themselves and those they can influence.To get familiar with our organization, feel free to learn more here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E16-qv-OZZoKh4HSyHCtQ_eZA-ko_n3Kd3SwxfLpk84/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.qsvmnmkadvaqAfter registering via zoom, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
By attending this event, I allow Free Thinker Institute (FTI) to use all recordings for educational and business purposes and in addition agree not to sue the FTI for any claims or liability.
- FTI: If the government does something unethical (whistleblowers), what happensLink visible for attendees
# If the government does something unethical (whistleblowers), what happens to those who tell us about it?
Let’s look at a lot of the recent whistleblowers, and how various administrations treated them. To me, it seems that if someone points out that there are unethical practices in the government, we should be praising those who point it out, and firing those who are being unethical. This is not how things have been happening, and we should be very worried about what the government is doing as a result. The government tends to severely punish anyone who points out wrong-doing in the government. This makes it less likely future whistleblowers will come forth. I’d encourage everyone to write to your congress people to say the government should treat whistleblowers as the heroes and heroines they are, and to fire those who did wrong. We should threaten to vote against any congressperson who is not on the same page.
Format: Lecture and discussion
Note: social time for our community 15 minutes before the presentation.
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 (http://freethinkerinstitute.org/), which aims to create a community that helps members increase happiness and decrease harm for themselves and those they can influence.To get familiar with our organization, feel free to learn more here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E16-qv-OZZoKh4HSyHCtQ_eZA-ko_n3Kd3SwxfLpk84/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.qsvmnmkadvaqAfter registering via zoom, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
By attending this event, I allow Free Thinker Institute (FTI) to use all recordings for educational and business purposes and in addition agree not to sue the FTI for any claims or liability.
- FTI: Spend Global Ethics Day with the World Ethics OrganizationLink visible for attendees
Mark your calendar for October 16th, 2024, and be part of It! Global Ethics Day, hosted by the World Ethics Organization in partnership with The Art of Science Learning and Leadership Toolbox.
Theme of this year:
Build a future-ready workforce! Explore how ethical leadership tackles modern workplace challenges. Your dream team starts with ethics.This 90-minute virtual event will combine an insightful interview with ethical leadership expert Harvey Seifter and interactive workshops designed to foster practical solutions to modern workplace challenges.
What to bring: a blank sheet of paper (8.5 x 11) and pencil
Here is the link to register:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/global-ethics-day-building-a-future-ready-workforce-tickets-984127109677
https://worldethicsorganization.org/events/global_ethics_day_2024/