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Do you want to kick your public speaking skills up a couple of notches? Join Maadi Toastmasters Club and practice public speaking with professional speakers from all over the world to ace your next presentation. What's Maadi Toastmasters Club? A Toastmasters Club meeting is a learn-by-doing event in which participants hone their speaking and leadership skills in a no-pressure atmosphere. Through a series of 11 self-paced speaking assignments designed to put a basic foundation in public speaking, you'll learn how to express yourself, and deliver presentations, also you will get to develop your leadership and communication skills. Care to join!! Please join us at our Whatsapp group to follow up our announcements: https://chat.whatsapp.com/IDNREQceN5K13I9IKNpfTa Use this link for direct reservation: [Reservation Site](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vSAQbuKFkUllCSXcdxHQE1Kl29yV_Bfd-YBqajfPCIssYilHb7d_cKp-nhdK92Eolx4EOnIs8Y8l9ii/pubhtml?gid=0&single=true) **Event Time:** 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM **Place:** Meeting will be held at Malaz co-working space - Maadi ***(Please follow the WhatsApp group to know if there is any change in the place)*** Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/3qNxgzz7t5A4unbi6?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy **Guest Fees:** 150 EGP

The Product Mindset for Developers: Building Tech That Matters 🤩 Great products aren’t built by code alone.🙌 This session explores how developers can move beyond implementation and start thinking like product builders. You’ll discover how product mindset helps transform technical skills into meaningful solutions, and what it really takes to build technology that creates real impact. Through practical insights and real-world perspectives, this session will help you rethink how you approach development — from writing features to building products that truly matter.🤩 Whether you’re a student, a developer, or aspiring to work in Big Tech, this session will change the way you think about building tech. 📅 Date: February 11 ⚠️ Limited seats available. Register Now: https://forms.gle/o9ok3FyScaeL78xg7 #GDGCairo #GoogleDevelopers #GDG #ProductMindset #TechThatMatters #BuildingTech Agenda --- Hosted By Muhammed Nagy, Head of GDG Cairo Hi, I'm Mohamed, Head of GDG Cairo. Mona Abd Elaziz, Head of Design Zeinab Salem, WTM Cairo Leader Fady Ibrahim, GDG Organizer - Fady is a Google Developer Expert and Google Cloud Authorized Trainer with 12 Google Cloud certifications. - He is a Build with AI trainer and a mentor in the 2024 Solution Challenge of Google Developer Student Clubs (GDSC). He mentored teams from Germany and Singapore from the Top Global 100 Team. - Fady is the technical reviewer for the book Google Cloud Certified Professional Cloud Network Engineer Guide, published by Packt Publishing. - Fady has a one-hour video published on the official Google Cloud YouTube channel. Furthermore, he has a 10-video YouTube list about Google Cloud published by Cloud Institute, a Cloud Coaching Company based in Austin, Texas, USA. Ibrahim Fathelbab, Co-organizer Highly motivated and results-oriented Flutter developer with 3 years of experience in building and growing successful mobile applications. Proven ability to design, develop, and launch high-quality apps with a focus on user experience and performance. Skilled in managing all aspects of the app development lifecycle, from initial concept to post-launch support. El-hosary A, GDG Organizer Islam Hassan, Android developer Taghrida Mohamed, Co-organizer Mahmoud Sultan, Co-organizer CyberSecurity Engineer GDG Cairo Organizer Kholoud Ahmed, Co-organizer Computer Science Student Mohamed Mohamed, Co-organizer Eslam Kamal, Co-organizer Flutter Mobile App Developer | Coding Instructor | GDG Cairo Organizer | Head of Flutter at GDSC MTI (2023 - 2024) Ali Omar, Co-organizer Youssef Mamdouh, Co-organizer Mohamed Abo el Maaty Zaky, GDG Organizer 🧑🏻‍💻 Software Engineer 💙 Flutter Developer 🇪🇬 Flutter Egypt Organizer 🐦 Flutter Mena Organizer 📱 Mobile Enthusiast 💻 GDG 6 October Organizer 🌐 https://maaty.dev Yousef Bahnsawy, Ai Engineer AI Engineer, GDG on Campus Lead and GDG Cairo Organizer Nour Ashraf Hanafy, Business Developer Abdulrahman Samir, GDG Organizer RaniaM Hafez Photographer, Photographer Saadi Shamallakh, Full Stack developer Abdelrahman Salah, IOS Developer Ahmed Elnaggar, GDE Menna Ahmed, Cloud Engineer Complete your event RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-cairo-presents-the-product-mindset-for-developers-building-tech-that-matters/.

Do you want to kick your public speaking skills up a couple of notches? Join Cairo Toastmasters and practice public speaking with professional speakers from all over the world to ace your next presentation. Please join our whatsapp group to receive the invitation and meeting details. https://chat.whatsapp.com/DDkLoUWtGFiHLA6KWoyhyo What's Cairo Toastmasters? A Toastmasters meeting is a learn-by-doing event in which participants hone their speaking and leadership skills in a no-pressure atmosphere. Through a series of 11 self-paced speaking assignments designed to put a basic foundation in public speaking, you'll learn how to express yourself, and deliver presentations, also you will get to develop your leadership and communication skills. Why join Cairo Toastmasters? Toastmasters will give you a GROWING experience once you decide to join the club. With more than 700,000 active members in more than 16,000 clubs all over the world improving their public speaking and communication skills, you'll be a part of a global network of success. A fee of 100 LE is collected from all guests.

............._*English Club*_ ........... *You Have Received a Letter 4!* ✨ *Old is Gold, isn’t it?* Are you ready to open your *letter*? Are you ready to know from whom? Ready for the fun & excitement? If yes… *join us* ! 🌟 📆 Day : Tuesday, Feb 10 🕗 Time : 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm 💵 Price : 150 EGP + a drink 🥤 🏢 Where : Edu Hub Academy, 45 Al-Nasr Street – Algeria Square – Maadi (Above El-Ezaby Pharmacy – First Floor – Apartment 102) 📍 Google Maps: https://maps.google.com/?q=29.974129,31.275925 🚇 Nearest metro: El-Maadi Station Don’t forget to join our English Club WhatsApp group! https://chat.whatsapp.com/IgjHciHXPZpK1Vh3VtH7XY?mode=gi_t

**Enjoy a full desert camping experience two hours from the city. 🌄** What could be better than having a great weekend one day adventure, multi-stop private tour with different group activities? starting from 7:00 AM in Tahrir square till 11:30PM 👌 Get ready for: ✨**Fayoum oasis desert camping**🤩✨ **֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍** 🦕 **The Program details :** ✅ Visit Fayoum oasis and other natural attractions ✅ Passing by ancient Qarun Lake, spot birds ✅ Having the breakfast of (Feter, Honey, Cheese) ✅ Tunis village visit with hands-on pottery activity ✅ Get a peek at waterfalls in the protected area of Wadi El-Rayan ✅ Enjoying short felucca ride ✅ Dig into an Egyptian-style lunch overlooking Magic Lake ✅ (1/4 Chicken barbecue, Rice, Vegetables, Salad) ✅ Camping experience till sunset with bonfire in the desert Playing games and practicing funny activities🧮 **֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍** **⚡ The offer price 900 EGP** **(1500 for Non - Egyptians) Including** 🔥 👌 Transportation from Cairo to Fayoum and vice versa 👌 Breakfast & Dinner through the trip 👌 Boat trip in Qaroun lake 👌 Accommodation in camp 👌 Guiding through the trip exploring landmarks history 👌 Mineral water, tea 👌 Snack (fruit or corn) **Optional with extra cost:** ✅ Safari 4x4 around magic lake (250EGP) ✅ Horse riding on magic lake (150EGP) ✅ Overnight camping, double tents (700EGP) ✅ Second day breakfast (150EGP) ✅ Wadi Hitan visit 300EGP (800EGP for Non Egyptians) **֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍** **Reservation, Refund and Cancellation:** • For reservation & information contact us on WhatsApp. **00201080430150 or** [https://wa.me/message/Q56QKHVGY7HVN1](https://wa.me/message/Q56QKHVGY7HVN1) ✅ **Payment through** Instapay bank account or Vodafone cash **on: 01080430150** • **For 100% refund**, please cancel **7days** before event, where No refund for **3days** cancellation 🚀**Early booking** till a week before the trip: **900 EGP** ♥️Regular booking till 2 days before the trip: 1100 EGP 🏃‍♂️ Last minute till the day of trip: 1300 EGP • Deposit: at least 50% three days before the trip • Ask for promo code, if you are **10 travelers or more** 🤩 **֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍** **Necessary things to bring with you:✨️** ✅ Id or passport ✅ Power bank or charger ✅ Debit card and Cash money ✅ Slipper or Sandals or Sneakers ✅ Sunglasses + Sunscreen ✅ Hair brush + Teeth brush + Ice cap + Scarf ✅ Two bags (backpack + bag) ■ Warm clothes (it is cool in the evening) ■ Long sleeves (so you don't get sunburn) ■ Toilet wipes (there is no toilet in safari) **♥️ Please list any missing items 😹** **֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍** **Important Notes to keep:** • Accommodation in camp • Transportation using bus or private car 🚗 • Road trip = 2 to 3 hours from Cairo to Fayoum • The program is to be slightly change **֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍** **Social media channels:** **✨️**Find us on Instagram: [@Greencampegypt](https://www.instagram.com/greencampegypt/) **✨️**Event group link: [Whatsapp events group link](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JEuBVocq4DL22WdnOmt54d) **✨️**Last trips link: [Instagram Reel](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPO9HZuAWaT/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==) • Tell us if you need to customize a trip for your group • Don’t miss our **fall collections of 2026** for outings & trips

Enjoy a full desert experience with amazing Sunset Oases in Siwa during weekend vacation through a 4 days / 3 nights trip starting from Thursday evening 11pm ending on Monday 7am🌅 **🌄** What could be better than having a great weekend multi daytrip adventure with different group activities? 💯 Ladies and gentlemen, get ready for: 🌟 **Siwa Oases Four days / Three nights trip from Cairo in Egypt** ✨ Meeting at Tahrir square on 9:00 pm and heading to Siwa arriving at 6am. After check in the hotel, we will have the breakfast to get ready for first day of the adventure. ✨ We have many activities and places to visit during our trip. Also it is preferred to make a time for group and another for individuals. So help to make it done successfully! ✨ After finishing third day visits, we will get a free tour in the city to buy salt products ✨ Get the bus back to Cairo at 9pm to reach before 6am **֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍** **The trip includes:** **🦕 The First day landmarks:** • Shali Castle • View the dead Mountain • Magical sunset from Fetnas Island **🦕 The second day landmarks:** • Safari at Bahr • Dakrour Mountain • Salt lakes and Cleopatra's eye • Sulfur eyes and cold eyes • Bedouin party **🦕 The third day landmarks:** • Temple of Amun • Oracle temple 🛕 • Salt cave • Sunset from Breeze Island 🏝 **֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍** **⚡ The offer price 5500 EGP Including** 🔥 **(Prices differ for Non Egyptian)** 👌 Transportation from Cairo to Siwa and vice versa 👌 Internal transportation 👌 Accommodation in hotel 👌 Breakfast & Dinner for 3 days 👌 Guiding through the trip exploring landmarks history. 👌 **Safari at Bahr Alremal by 4x4 cars (Optional 800EGP)** 👌 Salt cave session. (Optional 250EGP) 👌 Bedouin party (Optional 250EGP) 👌 English activities with a professional all day. 👌 **Unlimited refills of mineral water, tea and coffee.** 👌 Snacks **֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍** **Reservation, Refund and Cancellation:** • For reservation & information contact us on WhatsApp. **01080430150 or** [https://wa.me/message/Q56QKHVGY7HVN1](https://wa.me/message/Q56QKHVGY7HVN1) ✅**Payment through** Instapay or Vodafone cash **on: 01080430150** 🚀**Early booking** till a week before the trip: **EGP 5500** ♥️Regular booking till 2 days before the trip: EGP 6000 🏃‍♂️ Last minute till the day of trip: EGP 6500 • **For 100% refund**, please cancel **7days** before event, & **50%** for **5days** where No refund for **3days** cancellation • Deposit: at least 50% three days before the trip • Ask for promo code, if you are **7 travelers or more** 🤩 **֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍** **Necessary things to bring with you:✨️** ✅ Id or passport ✅power bank or charger ✅Debit card and Cash money ✅Slipper or Sandals or Sneakers ✅Swimwear + Sunglasses + Sunscreen ✅Hair brush + Teeth brush + Ice cap + Scarf ✅Two bags (backpack + bag) ■ Warm clothes (it is cool in the evening) ■ Long sleeves (so you don't get sunburn) ■ Toilet wipes (there is no toilet in safari) **♥️ Please list any missing items 😹** **֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍** **Important Notes to keep:** • Accommodation in Double rooms • Transportation using Hiace Toyota • Road trip = 8 to 9 hours from Cairo to Siwa city • The program is to be slightly change **֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍** **Social media channels:** ✨ Find us on Instagram: [@Greencampegypt](https://www.instagram.com/greencampegypt/) ✨ Event group link: [Whatsapp events group link](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JEuBVocq4DL22WdnOmt54d?mode=wwt) ✨ Last trips link: [Youtube Video](https://youtu.be/Mu9FwB96L5E?si=76Q_ToS_Ts-pFII4) • Tell us if you need to customize a trip for your group • Don’t miss our **spring collections of 2025** for outings & trips

🌿**Enjoy the Peaceful Charm of Countryside just 1.5hr from the city**🌿 Get ready for an adventure combines the charm of authentic Egyptian countryside with the grandeur of ancient Egyptian civilization! 🤩✨**Dahshur Countryside 2x1 Daytrip**🤩✨ 🌴 Picture this: surrounded by lush palm trees and captivating natural scenery, it’s the perfect gateway to unwind and refresh. Just imagine savoring freshly-made traditional food, sipping tea, and enjoying the irresistible smell of bread baking right on the spot! 🛕 Discover the stories and secrets behind some of the oldest and most beautiful pyramids in Egypt (Red, Bent and Black pyramids) through a unique guided tour**✨️** **The trip includes:** ✅ Camping in countryside ✅ A chance to recharge your energy, ✅ Let go of negativity ✅ Meet new people, ✅ So you can start your day full of life and positive vibes! **֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍** 💰 **Cost Just 900EGP includes:** **(Price differs for Non - Egyptians)** 👌 Transportation 👌 Farm day use ticket 👌Pyramids entrance tickets 👌 Breakfast 👌 Tea or Coffee 👌 Lemon juice 💰 Optional: For Dinner meal, extra 300EGP is added **֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍** **Reservation, Refund and Cancellation:** • For reservation & information contact us on WhatsApp 01080430150 or [https://wa.me/message/Q56QKHVGY7HVN1](https://wa.me/message/Q56QKHVGY7HVN1?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2uBPK-w9UCxP2qDLGcK3axtubfXEHPy0K1sLQkzZdl36dSmzIHdbziEXA_aem_AeBi2fDWdQssdQcDD-bgQpxA8vq_u_EhLea3rD_CPIBIxOnoJXYCyHa04eCnn9E9AZltEFbxKNeJ6df5gy9LaAay) ✅ **Payment through** Instapay wallet or Vodafone cash **on: 01080430150** • **For 100% refund**, please cancel **7days** before event, & **50%** for **5days** where No refund for **3days** cancellation 🚀**Early booking** till a week before the trip: **900EGP** ♥️Regular booking till 2 days before the trip: 1000EGP 🏃‍♂️ Last minute till the day of trip: EGP 1100EGP Optional: If you come by car 700EGP • Deposit: at least 50% three days before the trip • Ask for promo code, if you are **7 travelers or more** 🤩 **֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍** **Necessary things to bring with you:✨️** ✅ Id or passport ✅power bank or charger ✅Debit card and Cash money ✅Slipper or Sandals or Sneakers ✅Two bags (backpack + bag) ■ Warm clothes (it is cool in the evening) **♥️ Please list any missing items 😹** **֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍** **Notes:** • Transportation using Hiace Toyota or private car • Road trip = 1 to 1.5 hours from Cairo to Dahshour • The program is to be slightly change **֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍** **Social media channels:** ✨ Find us on Instagram: [@Greencampegypt](https://www.instagram.com/greencampegypt/) ✨ Event group link: [Whatsapp events group link](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JEuBVocq4DL22WdnOmt54d) ✨ Last trips link: [Youtube Video](https://youtu.be/Mu9FwB96L5E?si=76Q_ToS_Ts-pFII4)

**Enjoy a full desert experience while still in the city. 🌄** What could be better than having a great weekend daytrip adventure with different group activities?👌💯Ladies and gentlemen, get ready for: ✨**Maadi night hike and camping**🤩✨ **The day includes:** ✅ Camping in the mountains the sky, nature, silence and clean air🌄 ✅ Optional hiking with professional guiding experience ✅ Grilled Dinner Meal ✅ Group activities Dominos, Chess, Card games ✅ Drinking mineral water, Pepsi, tea ✅ A car will be available to carry our bags 🚙 **The Program details:** we meet at 3:00pm at Maadi gate of the protectorate to reach camp site starting the hiking session (walk in the mountains) then sitting around bonfire having grilled dinner while sharing activities, games with special beduien tea till 11pm **֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍** **Fee: 450 EGP including** 🔥 **(700 for Non - Egyptians)** 👌 Hiking guide 👌 All grilling Dinner Meal 👌 Mineral water, Pepsi, Tea 👌 Snack (Corn or Fruit) **֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍** **Reservation, Refund and Cancellation:** • For reservation & information contact us on WhatsApp. **+201080430150 or** [https://wa.me/message/Q56QKHVGY7HVN1](https://wa.me/message/Q56QKHVGY7HVN1) ✅ **Payment through** Instapay bank account or Vodafone cash **on: 01080430150** • **For 100% refund**, please cancel **5days** before event, where No refund for **2days** cancellation 🚀**Early booking** till a week before the trip: **450EGP** ♥️Regular booking till 2 days before the trip: 500EGP 🏃‍♂️ Last minute till the day of trip: 550EGP • Ask for promo code, if you are **7 travelers or more** 🤩 **֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍** **Necessary things to bring with you:** ✨ Your ID card ✨ Comfortable sneakers ✨ A cap, sunglasses and/or sunscreen ✨ Extra calories food ✨ Extra water bottle (1 liters) ✨ A jacket or a sweatshirt **֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍** **\*Important Notes to keep:\*** • The camp is traditional, not 5 stars • The bathrooms are only at the gate • There's poor to no signal inside • You can leave early if you want • Wear comfy & warm clothes • It is ok for kids • No cinema, no shisha • No jeans, no shoes, no accessories • The program is to be slightly changes **\*Note: it is very cold at night\*** **֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍** **Social media channels:** ✨ Find us on Instagram: [@Greencampegypt](https://www.instagram.com/greencampegypt/) ✨ Event group link: [Whatsapp events group link](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JEuBVocq4DL22WdnOmt54d) ✨ Last trips link: [Instagram video](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DOl2vJpk6vs/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==) • Tell us to customize a trip for your group • Don’t miss our **fall collections of 2026** for outings & trips

**Important time note:** Please plan on arriving between 5:30 and 6:00 as the elevators lock after 6 and you'll need to message us and we'll need to come get you. The building address is 4450 Bridge Park The entrance is 6620 Mooney St, Suite 400 **Abstract** TBD **YouTube Link** TBA

**Important time note:** Please plan on arriving between 5:30 and 6:00 as the elevators lock after 6 and you'll need to message us and we'll need to come get you. The building address is 4450 Bridge Park The entrance is 6620 Mooney St, Suite 400 **Abstract** TBD **YouTube Link** TBA

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.

Christians in Tech is a community at the intersection of faith and technology. Our meetups are designed to spark meaningful conversations, promote knowledge sharing, and encourage growth—both in your career and your spiritual walk with God. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your tech journey, CIT welcomes you. Our Website [https://linktr.ee/citcbus](https://linktr.ee/citcbus) Sponsors and Partners * Improving (Venue Sponsor) * Bethel World Prayer Center (Fiscal Sponsor) * Fruits & Roots (Coffee Partner)

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).

**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)

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!