What we’re about
This is NOT a group for philosophers or drunkards. This is a social network for intellectuals and sapiosexuals. In fact, in our current political environment, it might be best if we focused more on connecting and having fun. Our goal is to laugh a lot of make lots of new connections.
But if you do end up in a heated discussion regarding Critical Theory or Intersectionality we have some expectations ...
Basic Guidelines
- ALL ideas are welcome. Ideas that are generally met with skepticism are encouraged.
- Give everyone the benefit of the doubt. Seek to find common ground. Build up ideas instead of dragging them down. Think "Yes, and ..." not "Yeah, but ...".
- Ask for clarification only when the answer adds clarity (see #7).
- Everyone may state a position without fear of feeling attacked or personally confronted. This is a safe space for Thinkers; however, this is also a space for tactful disagreement. Don't be surprised if your idea is met with resistance.
- Use clear position statements that facilitate discussion. Leave the Socratic method to Socrates ... unless you're good at it. Few are.
- Ask questions that benefit the conversation. Don't "What about ... " for sport.
- Request definitions only when they add clarity and further the conversation. Don't be a smug contrarian.
- Clearly state any Devil’s advocacy position. It sucks to defend against a bullshit objection.
- Avoid logical fallacies
- Maintain decorum
- Use respectful words and tone. Avoid angry or mocking tones.
Featured event
Mind Over Midnight : Last Exit to Brooklyn
We’ll dive into Hubert Selby Jr.’s Last Exit to Brooklyn, a novel that drags us through the raw, unvarnished underside of urban America. Selby’s fractured, violent, deeply human stories offer a portrait of desperation, addiction, sexuality, and survival in a world that offers no mercy and even less hope. His experimental prose forces us to confront the chaos of lives lived at the edge. As we meet, we’ll examine whether Selby’s brutality exposes a hidden truth about society’s failure, whether the novel’s relentless darkness leaves us with more questions than answers. Bring your thoughts, your instincts, and your willingness to stare into the abyss.
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