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The new product skill is not prompting. It's taste.
**Here's what nobody tells you about the AI age in product work: it didn't solve our hardest problem. It actually made it worse.** When execution was expensive, bad ideas died naturally through friction. We couldn't explore every direction, so we got really good at being ruthless about what actually deserved to get built. But now? AI has made execution ridiculously cheap. You can write specs in minutes, spin up prototypes in hours, and often code practically writes itself. No question that you can produce 10x more output than you could before. But here's the thing: in our craft, **producing 10x more doesn't mean you're creating 10x more value.**
Most conversations about AI and product management obsess over tactics - how can you prompt better? What AI features could you ship? How can you ship faster? But the truth is that speed isn't the competitive advantage in our industry anymore. Judgment is. **The product builders who'll define the next decade aren't the ones generating more output or ideas - they're the ones who can stand in front of infinite plausible options and point to the one that matters.**
Join us on February 5th as Akash Kedia takes a fresh look at what AI really changes in product work. Building is indeed easier than ever, which means judgment matters more than ever, too. When everything is fast, bad decisions ship just as easily as good ones. If you've felt the discomfort of infinite options but zero clarity, and you're ready to think harder about what good judgment actually looks like, this one's for you!
Thank you to our host **N26** for making this event possible.
**Agenda**
18:30 - Doors open
19:00 - Hello from ProductTank
19:05 - Main Talk
19:30 - Fireside chat with Akash
19:45 - Q&A with Akash
20:00 - Networking
21:30 - Event ends
Please note
* **N26 is a bank so please bring your IDs as you’ll need it when entering the venue.**
* The event is RSVP only: to enter, you must RSVP here on Meetup.
* We'd like to capture the event with photographs for promotional purposes, such as sharing on LinkedIn after the event. If you have any concerns or preferences regarding this, please feel free to let us know beforehand.
A wizards introduction to Semantic Link
# 🧙♂️ A wizards introduction to Semantic Link
📅 **Date:** February 5
⏰ **Time:** 19:00 CET
🌍 **Format:** Online only
📌 **Language:** English
## 🔍 **Event Description**
Managing a Power BI environment can be frustrating.
Our database changes a name of a column, where is that used in our reports? Do I need to open them all? Who do I contact?
We know that bi-directional filtering is best not-done, but how do we know it is used? Can we find that?
Using Semantic link, a free python library we can use in Fabric Notebooks, even someone with little to no Python experience can save a lot of time finding answers to these questions.
Come and see how semantic link can help you out like it did for me.
The Yellow wizard will take you along on a managing tour of the Power BI environment of Middle Earth.
## 👥 **Who Should Join?**
* Power BI admins and platform owners
* BI developers and analytics engineers
* Data engineers working with Fabric & semantic models
* Anyone responsible for governance and impact analysis in Power BI
* Curious minds — Python knowledge is not required
## ✨ **What to Expect**
* Real-world Power BI management challenges
* Practical insights into Semantic Link
* Fabric Notebook–based examples
* Governance, impact analysis & model transparency
* A story-driven session with Middle-Earth vibes
## 📍 **Event format**
* Online only: The session will take place exclusively via Microsoft Teams. The access link will be shared after registration.
## 🎒 **What You Need**
* Interest in Power BI & Fabric
* Laptop if attending onsite
* A Microsoft account (recommended)
## 🙌 **Join Us**
Join us for an insightful and entertaining session and discover how **Semantic Link** can simplify Power BI management — guided by the Yellow Wizard through Middle Earth.
Netzwerktreffen "Mit Power ins neue Jahr" - Ziele, Ideen, Austausch
Liebe Business Frauen!
wir hoffen, ihr seid gut ins neue Jahr gestartet und laden euch herzlich zu unserem ersten Treffen 2025 ein!
Unser Thema lautet also: „Mit Power ins neue Jahr“. Gemeinsam möchten wir den Grundstein für ein produktives und erfolgreiches 2025 legen. Freut euch auf:
Klarheit über eure Ziele: Welche Meilensteine wollt ihr dieses Jahr erreichen?
Strategien und Ideen: Praktische Ansätze für euren Business-Alltag. Kreative Ansätze und Impulse für euer Business.
Austausch und Vernetzung: Erfahrungen und Ideen teilen, um voneinander zu lernen. Inspiration und Unterstützung von Gleichgesinnten.
Startet mit uns in ein Jahr voller Möglichkeiten – lasst uns zusammen wachsen und uns gegenseitig stärken!
Bringt eure Visionen, Fragen und Energie mit – wir freuen uns auf einen motivierenden Austausch in unserer tollen Runde!
Ihr seid außerdem herzlich eingeladen, Ideen für einzubringen, die ihr aus eurem Business bei einem unserer nächsten Treffen präsentieren möchtet. Ob spannende Projekte, innovative Ansätze oder wertvolle Learnings – teilt eure Expertise mit der Runde und inspiriert die anderen Teilnehmerinnen!
Ihr werdet mit frischen Impulsen, klaren Zielen und neuer Energie nach Hause gehen – bereit, euer Jahr aktiv zu gestalten und Großes zu erreichen!
Vor allem ist das Treffen eine schöne Gelegenheit, uns mal wieder oder zum ersten Mal zu sehen und (noch besser) kennenzulernen und auszutauschen. Wir freuen uns auf bekannte und neue Gesichter.
Herzlich,
Ina, Ute & Marta
Wichtig zu wissen:
Das ist ein Netzwerktreffen, sei darauf gefasst, dass du mit anderen Menschen sprechen musst.
Über uns:
Im Rahmen des Frauen Business Netzwerks bringen wir Unternehmerinnen und Selbstständige Frauen zusammen.
Hier finden sich erfolgreiche und selbstbewusste Frauen aus unterschiedlichen Branchen, die konkret eine Kooperation suchen oder einfach nur andere, visionäre Unternehmerinnen kennenlernen möchten! Die Treffen starten immer mit einem spannenden Impuls-Vortrag und gehen dann über in die Vorstellung und Verknüpfung der Teilnehmerinnen. Wir möchten einander informieren, motivieren und gegenseitig unterstützen.
Berlins großes Ü30 Speed Dating Event
**Berlins großes Speed Dating Event (30-45 Jahre)**
Hast du Lust, Singles in deinem Alter direkt persönlich kennenzulernen?
Wie wäre es, wenn es ein Event gäbe, wo sich möglichst viele tolle Singles aus Berlin an einem Abend treffen?
Mit Berlins großem Speed Dating Event hast du jetzt die Chance auf bis zu 15 einzigartige Dates an einem Abend!
Sicher dir jetzt dein Ticket, bevor alle Tickets weg sind.
[www.speeddating-xxl.de/speed-dating-berlin](www.speeddating-xxl.de/speed-dating-berlin)
Berlin Sprachcafé. Learn and practise German easily (A1-A2)
The Language Café is primarily aimed at people who are struggling with their mental health which can make it hard to go to regular courses. We want to create a safe space for everyone to learn and practise without pressure. Everyone is welcome! Please try to be on time so we can all get started together :)
We mainly practise on a beginner/lower intermediate level and adapt to everyone's prior level of German.
The Language Café will focus on teaching you the most important words and phrases and basic grammar in German. The content of the course is adapted to real life. (everyday life in Germany, dealing with authorities, etc.) We will cover different topics every week and you can join us anytime, since the topics do not necessarily build on each other.
The Sprachcafé is for free.
\*If you cannot make it please cancel your participation so someone else from the waiting list can join, thank you!\*
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Chinese 中文 Chinesisch/German 德语 Deutsch Meetup! (Every 2 Weeks!)
Hey fellow Dragons!
++++++++ Interested in Chinese/German? ++++++++
Learning Chinese/German and need to practice or find language-tandem partners?
Interested in cultural exchange?
Want to meet awesome internationals?
…Or just want to get tips on where to find good Chinese food in Berlin?
Whatever the reason, come join us! The more the merrier: such is the Chinese way!
++++++++++++++++ Our meetup structure ++++++++++++++++
Our meetup is relatively unstructured. Groups often form organically and evolve and move throughout the evening consisting of members learning Chinese/German, members who are fluent/native, and the rest who are here to socialize in whatever language they're comfortable with and jumping into whichever conversation they find themselves in.
We try our best to fulfil everyone's expectations so we can all benefit from the meetup and have a good time; if you have any suggestions or ideas (such as outings!) please don't hesitate to let us know! :)
+++ No time on Thursday's? +++
We meet every second Thursday, but we sometimes have other events, which are not regular and occur on different days/at different locations. Stay tuned for announcements!
Looking forward to seeing old friends and making new ones :)
Cheers & 回头见
Yimu & Xuedi
👩💻🧑🏻💻✍️ Wikipedia: Jugend editiert
Wissen verändert die Welt. Mach Mit!
Du hast Wikipedia in der Schule, der Uni oder woanders genutzt und dich schon immer gefragt, wie die Artikel entstehen – und möchtest tiefer einsteigen? Dann aufgepasst:
**Jugend editiert** richtet sich speziell an junge Leute bis 25. Wir treffen uns immer am **1\. Donnerstag** im Monat. Zusammen erleichtern wir Neulingen den Einstieg in die Wikipedia und tauschen uns aus. Erfahre die vielfältigen Möglichkeiten, wie du deine eigenen Interessen einbringen kannst, so dass auch die Gesellschaft davon profitieren kann. Für eine Betreuung von minderjährigen Teilnehmenden wird durch Wikimedia Deutschland gesorgt, es gelten die [Hausordnung des WikiBär](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:WikiB%C3%A4r/Hausordnung) und die Regeln des Jugendschutzgesetzes.
🕖 Termine: immer am 1. Donnerstag im Monat ab 18.00 Uhr
ℹ️ Aktuelle Termine: [https://w.wiki/tv](https://w.wiki/tv)
Die Teilnahme ist kostenfrei, vor Ort können Leihrechner zur Verfügung gestellt werden. Minderjährige ohne Begleitperson melden sich bitte über die E-Mail-Adresse an, damit ihr eine Einverständniserklärung für Erziehungsberechtigte erhaltet und ausgefüllt mitbringen könnt: [community@wikimedia.de](mailto:community@wikimedia.de)
P. S.: Auch wenn die Teilnahmezahlen hier niedrig erscheinen – wir bewerben das Event noch auf anderen Plattformen.
Foto: Freddy2001, [CC BY-SA 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0), via Wikimedia Commons
Microsoft Excel 2010 Veranstaltungen Diese Woche
Entdecke, was in den nächsten Tagen passiert
🌸 Galentine’s Brunch — A Soft Celebration of Self-Love 🌸
Join us for a cozy Galentine’s brunch in Berlin - a gentle, feel-good gathering created for women who want to slow down, connect, and celebrate self-love in good company.
This brunch is about warmth, conversation, and shared moments around the table. No pressure, no expectations - just space to enjoy good food and meaningful connections with like-minded women.
🗓 **Date:** Sunday, February 8
⏰ **Time:** 11:30–14:30 \| Exact address to be shared after RSVP
🍽 **Brunch Menu**
* **Chatpati** — a tangy South Asian street snack made with chickpeas, potatoes, spices, and fresh toppings
* Vegetarian tart
* Crispy potato-filled samosa
* A refreshing drink
* A sweet surprise dessert
* Milk Tea
👗 **Theme & Dress Code**
Self-love brunch
European chic
Color palette: white, pink, or red
💛 **Contribution**
€14.50 per person (to cover food & ingredients)
Pay via PayPal: paypal.me/FarzanaBintayHai385
Please choose Friends & Family and add your name in the note.
This is a small, intimate gathering designed to feel like a relaxed brunch - even if you’re meeting for the first time.
If you feel a bit hesitant, you can check our instagram account for past event photos to get a feel -> https://www.instagram.com/appayonberlin?igsh=d3ZjcnFteG10cWZz&utm_source=qr
If this sounds like your kind of Sunday, you’re warmly welcome to join 🌷
Lean Coffee for Managers & Leaders
Join us for an upcoming in-person Lean Coffee meetup. Lean Coffee is a lightly-structured meeting format where the attendees create the agenda.
Bring your management challenges; whether you're managing people, products, processes or beyond, and solve them together with peers from a diverse set of backgrounds.
This event is great for anybody trying to create better ways of working and wants to share with + learn from others trying to do the same.
Language exchange Italian/German at The Castle
Ciao a tutti!
For our event we would like to meet you at 17:00 and have a beer all together, or other drinks.
The goal of our first meeting is to get to know eachother and practice Italian and German.
Please don’t be afraid that your language skills might not be sufficiently good or that you are a beginner. We understand that learning languages is a difficult and long journey.
We don’t tolerate discrimination. We don't tolerate any aggressive or weird attitude. This has to be a Place of Comfort zone for everyone :) Please be respectful and kind with the others!
PS: you can find us on the pool table area usually, if not just ask to the bar area for the reservation on the name "Claudio"
A presto, bis bald
Claudio
Ich hoffe dass wir bald uns sehen!
Creative Code Stammtisch [NEW LOCATION @ Prachtsaal]
**⭐ NEW LOCATION! ⭐ PLEASE ARRIVE BEFORE 8PM! ⭐**
The Creative Code Stammtisch is a casual show-and-tell for artists, makers, designers, coders, performers, learners and anyone interested in the use of computing skills for artistic expression.
The event is free and open to all, regardless of age, origin, gender or experience. Beginners and first-timers should feel especially welcome! You don't have to be a coder yourself 😃
HOW TO FIND US?
Find Prachtsaal Studio by crossing the courtyard next to Cafe Augusta on Jonasstr. 22, 12053 Berlin. **NOTE: NEW LOCATION!**
WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT?
We start with quick introductions, then open the floor to anyone who wants to present something. There are usually around six 10-minute slots available, plus time for questions from the audience. First-timers are encouraged to share their work.
Topics range from net art to computational design and interactive installations all the way to wearable electronics or generative poetry. If you’re wondering whether your own project might fit, take a look at the [Stammtisch archive](https://creativecodeberlin.github.io/Stammtisch/) to see what others have shared in the past.
This event is *not* just for coders! New-media artists and anyone working with technology in their art are very welcome to share. If you enjoy art and/or technology, you’ll likely have a great time, and maybe even learn something new!
BEGINNERS WELCOME!
If you’re new to creative coding, you can find beginner-friendly resources at [creativecode.berlin/learn](https://creativecode.berlin/learn).
THIS IS YOUR SPACE
We do our best to create a welcoming environment for all people regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. People from group generally underrepresented in open-source, art, and technology fields are warmly encouraged to come by. And if you know someone who might enjoy this meetup but isn’t sure it’s for them, let them know they’ll be welcome!
SAFE SPACE POLICY
We support the Berlin Code of Conduct:
[berlincodeofconduct.org](http://berlincodeofconduct.org/)
Please read and make sure you agree with its content.
ACCESSIBILITY
Prachtsaal Studio is located on an easy to access ground floor. We're very sorry to say that the bathrooms are not wheelchair accessible yet.
DO I NEED TO SPEAK GERMAN?
We speak mostly English so international guests are more than welcome! Our team also speaks French, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Finnish and German... though language availability may vary depending on which organizers are present :)
CONTACT
Raphaël de Courville
team@creativecode.berlin
+49 (0) 176 70070572
or get in touch via [creativecode.berlin](https://creativecode.berlin/)
***
The featured artwork of the month is by [Grit Kit](https://gritschuster.de/).
We'd love to feature your work on the cover for the next Stammtisch! Please send an image at team@creativecode.berlin
[face to face] Interview Simulation
Join this **Interview Simulation** session — to sharpen the skills for both interviews **and** architectural pitches.
💡 How it works
The event is split into three parts:
1. **Answers for common behavioral questions** \- at the beginning\, I will read some common interview questions\, explain what they mean\, and give the correct answers\.
2. **Interview Simulation (10 minute rounds)** – One participant acts as the interviewee and answers a round of behavioral and design-focused questions. Each other participant gets to ask him one interview question.
3. **Feedback Round** – The group provides feedback on communication, structure, and clarity. Constructive criticism is encouraged.
💡You will be asked:
* **Behavioral questions** (“Tell me about yourself”, “Describe a challenge you faced...”)
* **Technical questions** (based on your tech stack)
* **Light design problems** (high-level reasoning, not code)
No need to prepare anything in advance — just bring curiosity and an open mind.
Feel free to bring your CV if you’d like feedback from others, or share a few words if you’re currently job hunting. If so, we will also brainstorm answers to more common questions that you were asked.
Whether you’re preparing for an interview or simply want to grow as a software designer or architect, this session is for you.
Note: location is restaurant Hackesher Hoff: https://maps.app.goo.gl/btSChwkJzaoUSfN7A
💡Resources:
* IT portfolio ideas: ideabrowser.com , reddit.com/r/SideProject
* mock interview platforms: pramp.com , interviewbit.com , finalroundai.com
* online coding platforms: leetcode.com, hackerrank.com, codewars.com , codingame.com , projecteuler.net ,techiedelight.com , exercism.org
* confidence building exercises: [Confidence exercises ](https://limewire.com/d/o4tZw#RLA03qdOxU) , [reddit discussion](https://www.reddit.com/r/jobs/comments/1cjlblp/how_in_the_world_do_you_keep_your_selfesteem_up/) , [another discussion](https://www.quora.com/How-do-I-keep-my-self-esteem-from-being-destroyed-while-job-hunting) , [quora discussion](https://www.quora.com/In-my-late-50s-I-find-myself-out-of-work-for-the-first-time-in-30-years-How-do-I-replace-apprehension-and-anxiety-with-confidence-to-job-hunt)
* success stories: [story 1](https://www.reddit.com/r/RemoteJobseekers/comments/1p8faip/i_finally_landed_a_remote_job_after_10_months_of/), [story 2](https://www.reddit.com/r/RemoteJobseekers/comments/1fdpeg2/how_i_landed_multiple_remote_job_offers_my_remote/)
Build & Learn: Data Science with Coffee [Cohort 6 Image Processing]
📅 **Week 3 Focus: Training Your Own Deep Learning Model**
Each 7-week cycle focuses on a small, well-defined part of a larger system—and over time, these cycles build toward a complete, real-world project
Feel free to join at any week and we will catch you up. There is no need to be at the beginning of the cohort to build. Complete beginners welcomed!
📌 By the End of a Full Cycle, You should Have
🎯 A working project in your own GitHub repo
🎯 A small but real portfolio piece you can demo or write about
🧠 **Current Project**
This cycle’s shared project is an **image-based knowledge extraction system**.
In Week 2, we explored classical computer vision with OpenCV and introduced the full data labeling workflow needed for deep learning models.
In **Week 3**, we’ll make the jump into modern deep learning with **YOLO**:
* Quick recap of OpenCV techniques and how they compare to deep learning approaches
* Intuition-first overview of how YOLO works (what it predicts, how training actually happens)
* How labeled datasets are used to train object detection models
* Walkthrough of training YOLO on your own project data
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**👋 Who Is This For?**
🔹 Beginners who learn best by doing — no prior experience needed
🔹 Career switchers from product, engineering, design, marketing, or other fields who want to break into data
🔹 Analysts, engineers, and PMs looking to sharpen their skills or build real-world projects
🔹 Data professionals who want a creative playground outside of work
🔹 Anyone with big questions and a love for learning through experimentation
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**BUILD. LEARN. EXPERIMENT. OVER COFFEE.**
Come hang out, meet like-minded people, and work on something fun.
📍 Based in Berlin – in-person meetups only (for now!)
💻 Laptops + ☕ highly encouraged
Join our Discord → [https://discord.gg/dPnmzcCP8w](https://discord.gg/dPnmzcCP8w)
Check out our program resources: [Google Drive](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/15DmZqD4bLBk2vU4zpvh1HiB3_5n09v-q?usp=sharing)
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✨ Who’s Hosting?
I’m Lindsey, a senior data scientist working on AI, causal inference, and data products. I’ve built models for fraud detection, uplift modeling, and LLM-based systems. I am always open to suggestion for different format for this meetup.
Founders Running Club :: Berlin
**Founders Running Club** (FRC) brings founders, investors, tech, creative people and startup enthusiasts together for weekly easy runs and networking. We like to be comfortable when we run and finish with coffee and conversations. Choose your pace or follow a pacer—pets, friends, family, are welcome.
🗓️ Launched in San Francisco, July 16, 2022
🌍 Now in 35+ cities
📅 Running + Networking events + Community
**Join the community** [http://foundersrc.com/chats](http://foundersrc.com/chats)
**Stay updated**:
Instagram [http://instagram.com/foundersrc/](http://instagram.com/foundersrc/)
Podcast [http://podcast.foundersrc.com/](http://podcast.foundersrc.com/)
LinkedIn [http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/](http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/)
Strava [http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC](http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC)
Website [http://foundersrc.com/](http://foundersrc.com/)
Microsoft Excel 2010 Veranstaltungen in deiner Nähe
Verbinde dich mit deiner lokalen Microsoft Excel 2010 Community
CBusData - Ok I Want to Get Data into Fabric - Now What?
I love my job and one of the main things I do is help customers get going with any of the data technologies at Microsoft. Right now there are a lot of my customers asking about Microsoft Fabric. It's hard to weave across all the shiny new options across the Fabric landscape, let alone figure out where it fits into your organization. In this session we'll focus on answering one question - how can I get data into Fabric? We'll talk through the "it depends" options and see some of the options in live demos.
Data & Analytics Wednesday - Compensation Data
**People Analytics 101: Making Sense of Compensation Data**
Compensation data is one of the most widely used and widely misunderstood forms of people analytics.
The session will cover where compensation data comes from, including market pricing data, internal payroll data, and benchmarking sources, and how companies think about structuring and analyzing that information. We will explore how compensation data is leveraged to set salary ranges, manage internal equity, support hiring and retention, and align pay with business strategy. A portion of the session will address common data challenges and limitations, such as market noise, inconsistent job matching, and incomplete datasets, while keeping the primary focus on practical use rather than technical depth.
The session will also look ahead at where the space is going, including the growing impact of pay transparency laws, expanding pay equity requirements, and emerging regulations in the US and Europe that require organizations to report on gender and pay gaps. The goal is to give attendees a clear mental model for how compensation analytics works today and why getting it right is becoming increasingly critical.
(note: we are back at Rev1 this month!)
**About Our Speaker**
[Alex Moore](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexscottmoore/) is the founder of [Moore Cooperative](https://moorecooperative.com/), where he advises organizations on compensation strategy, pay equity, and people analytics. His work focuses on helping organizations like the Ohio Supreme Court design, analyze, and communicate compensation systems that are data-informed, defensible, and aligned with organizational goals. Alex lives in Granville, Ohio and has three little kiddos.
More info at [cbusdaw.com](https://cbusdaw.com)
Neurospicy Columbus - Join us for Stauff's Coffee and Book Loft
Join Neurospicy Columbus at the Stauff's for coffee and then a stroll through the Book Loft nearby!
This will be a friendly chat for like minded individuals with Autism and/or ADHD (or somewhere on the Neurodiverse Spectra).
Azure CBUS February: Build Your Own MCP Server
### Tools in your AI's Toolbox : An introduction to MCP Servers
The generative AI revolution has unlocked unprecedented capabilities, but the next frontier is agency: empowering models to interact with, query, and act upon the world. The current challenge is the “N x M integration problem,” where every AI model requires a custom, brittle integration for each external tool or data source. This approach simply doesn’t scale. How can we give an AI access to our sales leads, code repositories, or IoT devices in a standardized, secure, and reusable way?
This session introduces Anthropic’s Model Context Protocol (MCP), the open-source framework designed to solve this challenge and become the universal connector—the USB-C port—for AI. MCP standardizes how AI models discover and use external tools, moving beyond simple function-calling to a robust, client-server architecture. We will dive into how this open protocol is creating a new ecosystem for building powerful, context-aware AI agents.
Join this session for a developer-focused introduction where you will learn how to:
Understand the core concepts of the open-source Model Context Protocol and its architecture.
Utilize pre-built, open-source MCP servers to instantly connect AI to tools like Git, Slack, and databases.
Build a custom MCP server to securely expose your own proprietary data and APIs as tools for any compliant AI.
Move beyond bespoke integrations and contribute to a standardized, collaborative, and open ecosystem.
Stop building one-off connectors and start building intelligent agents. This session will give you the practical knowledge to leverage MCP and create the next generation of AI that doesn’t just talk, but does.
Want to be a speaker? submit your talk to our Call for Presenters!!!
[https://sessionize.com/azure-cbus-2026/](https://sessionize.com/azure-cbus-2026/)
Philosophy of Friendship: What are the bases of "friendship"?
As you may or may not know--I didn't until late last year--Aristotle wrote extensively on "friendship" in the Nicomachean Ethics. After 69 years the concept of friendship still creates questions and uncertainty. I had close friends in high school and for a few years after high school but our interests diverged and people moved all over the country so it was hard to maintain connections.
* So if I/you haven't talked with a friend for several years, are you still friends? Are we friends who meet at Drunken Philosophy or Omnipresent Atheists?
* Can you be friends with someone with whom you have virulently divergent political views? Sartre and Camus could not.
* Aristotle regarded friendship as essential to a good life, not merely an added "bonus." Do you agree?
* In the Nicomachean Ethics (Books VIII and IX), he claims that wealth and power are meaningless without friends. Trump has wealth and power but seems to have no real friends, but wealth and power seem meaningful to him in perverted ways. Can you have meaning in your life without friends?
* Do men and women view and maintain friendships in different ways?
* Aristotle categorizes friendship into three types, based on what forms the bond:
* **Utility**: Based on mutual benefit, but this type is fragile and ends when the usefulness ceases.
* **Pleasure**: Based on shared enjoyment (e.g., humor, hobbies). Common among youth but fades as interests change.
* **Virtue (The "Complete" Friendship)**: Based on mutual respect for each other's character and goodness. You wish good for the other for their sake, not yours.
* **Key Principles of "True" (Virtuous) Friendship:**
* **Permanence**: Virtuous friendships last a lifetime whereas those based on utility and pleasure are fleeting.
* **Reciprocity**: Requires mutual goodwill; secret or unreciprocated affection does not qualify.
* **The "Second Self"**: A true friend is "another self"—their virtue helps you understand and improve yourself.
* **Time and Intimacy**: Deep ("complete") friendships are few, built on time and shared experiences.
* **Self-Love and Friendship:**
* Good friendship starts with being a friend to yourself.
* They distinguish shallow egoism (chasing honors) from real self-love (pursuing virtue).
* A virtuous person’s pleasant self-company allows them to be a stable, good friend to others.
* Aristotle argues that one's social circle ultimately reflects one's character—a view with striking relevance today. Well--the Drunken Philosophy social circle certainly reflects good character!
IxDA Chat n Pancakes
Join members of the local UX and Digital Design community for a casual monthly breakfast. There _might_ be a little snow, but there _will_ be effectively infinite serve-yourself coffee, so it evens out if you ask me.
Just a reminder, while the other locations are great too, we’re at the Lane Ave one this time.










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