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P&G is more than just a group of people. It is a community. A community of philosophers, thinkers, book readers, paper readers, and folks that ask the foundational questions. What is the meaning of life? How do we know what we know? What makes us human? These are some of the questions that P&G members explore together through lively discussions and debates. But P&G is not only about intellectual pursuits. It is also a community of thoughtful people coming together to hike, and hangout. Whether it's enjoying the beauty of nature, sharing a meal, or playing games, P&G members bond over their common interests and values. P&G is a community where you can find friends who challenge you to grow and support you along the way.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Does a Multipolar World Solve the Triffin Dilemma?Link visible for attendees
Since World War II, the U.S. dollar has been the world’s primary reserve currency — a position that has brought enormous power, but also hidden instability. According to economist Robert Triffin, the very act of supplying the world with dollars would force the U.S. to run ever-growing deficits, creating the seeds of its own eventual decline.
Today, with the rise of new economic powers like China, India, and the BRICS+ bloc, a “multipolar world” is taking shape.
But will this solve the fundamental dilemma that Triffin described? Or will it simply spread the instability across multiple competing currencies?
In this session, we will explore:- The original logic of the Triffin Dilemma.
- How the dollar's global role shaped U.S. policy, foreign and domestic.
- Whether multiple reserve currencies (yuan, euro, etc.) could create a more stable global system — or whether they risk fragmenting global liquidity even further.
- What a post-dollar world might look like — and who stands to gain or lose.
Join us for a wide-ranging conversation on money, power, and the future of the global order.
I will do short presentation on the technical aspect of the discussion. Topics will include the Triffin Dilemma, balance-of-payment equations, and how international trade works. Here are my notes so far. In my presentation, it is typically short and allows maximum opportunities for discussion and debate.
- Non-Absolute Absolutism: A Personal Philosophy.Link visible for attendees
AGNOSTICS GROUP - Melbourne, Australia.
Some of us are participating in their online event.
Andrew Walker (Guest Speaker) will present the topic and lead the discussion.
~ An objective and subjective look at cognition. 'Meaning' is a psychological value-state of being. Because of Truth’s ambiguity, Humanity requires constant truth-seeking for the best values and meanings which serve the Self, the Other, and everything that is current and which will be in the future.
Having lived a life of wonderment and having observed my self and others making conclusions, many of which have proven to be wrong in hindsight, my current understanding is that Meaning is the contribution which each consciousness produces in our world ~
The Agnostics Group discusses the pros and cons of Agnosticism.
They welcome ALL viewpoints, including criticism of Agnosticism.Agnostics Group Facebook
The ZOOM Link will appear for those who RSVP.
Meeting ID: 845 4002 6434 - - Passcode: 393728Due to Daylight Saving changes, the meeting commences at 9pm Friday in California. Which is 2pm Saturday in Melbourne, Australia: AEST. GMT/UTC+10.
