Let's talk about money

talkin' taboos & The Discussion Experiment

For some of us, discussing our finances is even harder than talking about sex. Yet we all struggle with similar questions:

What role does money play in my life? How much money do I really need? Am I thinking about it too much – or not enough? Does money make me feel proud or ashamed? Might I be richer or poorer than I think?

In our next event we want to talk about these kinds of questions in a safe and curious atmosphere. Among other things, we will use anonymous online polls to get a bird’s-eye view of our relationship with money.

We will experiment with structured and open discussion elements to spark meaningful exchange.

For this event, I teamed up with Stef Lenk and her event series talkin‘ taboos. Stef has been running her project since 2021 with the goal of creating a space where strangers can have deep conversations about otherwise rarely discussed topics – free from assumptions and expectations we frequently encounter in those who know us (you can find her talkin‘ taboos meetup group here).

As always, we’ll be hosted by wonderful Tuesday Coworking.
Illustration by Stef Lenk – check out her art here.

Let me know if you have any questions!

FAQ
What is an experimental discussion?
The discussion experiment is a method for discussing complex topics in groups. The method slows the discussions down, creates more clarity and helps the group to arrive at a shared understanding of a topic. Find out more on the homepage (please find the link in the group description).

What is talkin' taboos? - Explanation by Stef:
Taboo (təˈbuː) (adjective) prohibited or restricted by social custom *
Social interactions are often unwittingly steered by expectation. Public life dictates a certain behavioural etiquette (ie. remain ‘cool’, act ‘responsibly’, hide weakness), while personal relationships often evolve into patterns of interaction based on how those who ‚know‘ us expect us to be. Talkin‘ Taboos is an event where strangers get together to discuss topics that rarely make it into everyday discourse. People we don’t know have nothing to judge us by ahead of time, which goes a long way to removing inhibitions in dialogue. Our aim is to look for places where our thoughts overlap and to exchange perspectives on issues we might otherwise struggle with alone.

* (the W.E.I.R.D [White, Educated, Industrialised, Rich, Democratic] blinders of my upbringing influence everything that appears here, and I both welcome and encourage challenges and criticism to that effect.)

What can I expect from the event?
Each event is a test and an experiment, which makes it difficult to predict exactly how it will unfold or feel. But even if the moderated part doesn't meet your expectations, it's still worth sticking around afterward to exchange ideas with the other lovely participants over some snacks.

How long is the event?
This event will last about 1 hour and 45 minutes, i.e. until about 8:45 pm. Everyone is welcome to stay a bit longer after the event to finish the snacks, connect and mingle.

Do I have to actively participate in the discussion, or can I just listen?
It is perfectly fine to just listen. You can decide for yourself at any time how actively you want to participate and will not be asked to speak. We only may have a short round at the beginning of the conversation where all participants say their name.

Is the venue wheelchair accessible?
The venue is on the ground floor and accessible with wheelchairs. However, there are unfortunately no wheelchair-accessible bathrooms!