English Discussion

👋🏻 Hi everyone! I'm here with some exciting news. I'm launching a social project to connect people so we can grow together! ✨ The main idea: We meet in cozy spots with tasty food (different ones each time) to discuss interesting topics in English. Discussion topics: • Psychology • Philosophy • Relationships • Biology • History • Sociology • Science • Technology • Politics • Business • Finance 🗺️ How the meetups work: Stage 1. The Gathering. Usually at 5:00 PM in a park or city center. Stage 2. The Move. We walk together to a chosen cafe or restaurant. Stage 3. The Discussion. We pick a topic to kickstart the conversation. Stage 4. The Wrap-up. Around 8:00 PM, we start winding down and heading home. (Duration: \~3 hours) \* For those who are shy: In my experience, 80% of the tension and nervousness usually fades away within the first 15 minutes of conversation. 💌 Come join us!

En el marco del proyecto **WPCredits** y como parte del proceso de formación en contribución al ecosistema **open source**, se realizará un **Contributor Day** abierto a estudiantes y miembros de la comunidad interesados en participar activamente en el proyecto WordPress. Un Contributor Day es una jornada colaborativa donde personas con distintos perfiles —desarrolladores, diseñadores, traductores, creadores de contenido, docentes o usuarios— trabajan en conjunto para contribuir al proyecto WordPress en diferentes equipos de la comunidad. Durante esta actividad, las personas participantes recibirán orientación para integrarse a los equipos de contribución y realizar aportes reales al ecosistema, aprendiendo cómo funciona la colaboración en proyectos de software abierto y cómo formar parte de la comunidad global de WordPress. Esta jornada busca acercar a estudiantes y profesionales al modelo de trabajo del **open source**, fortalecer la comunidad local y generar una experiencia práctica de contribución dentro del programa **WPCredits**. **Mesas Presentes en el Contributor Online: Inicia a las 01:30pm, las mesas disponibles son: Foto, Traducciones y Core** **Enlace a la sala de bienvenida:** [https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/8f6ca1e8-a4c2-4192-8087-3a180ac50c5d@dde2fb8f-d8e0-445e-b851-e69c198c1e59](https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/8f6ca1e8-a4c2-4192-8087-3a180ac50c5d@dde2fb8f-d8e0-445e-b851-e69c198c1e59 "https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/8f6ca1e8-a4c2-4192-8087-3a180ac50c5d@dde2fb8f-d8e0-445e-b851-e69c198c1e59") **Enlace a la sala de Foto:** [https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/1acb83c1-1733-4a29-b3c2-b7ce6ae56ebf@dde2fb8f-d8e0-445e-b851-e69c198c1e59](https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/1acb83c1-1733-4a29-b3c2-b7ce6ae56ebf@dde2fb8f-d8e0-445e-b851-e69c198c1e59 "https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/1acb83c1-1733-4a29-b3c2-b7ce6ae56ebf@dde2fb8f-d8e0-445e-b851-e69c198c1e59") **Enlace a la sala de Traducciones:** [https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/e9b29d07-d5f5-46c7-942c-343f86b26262@dde2fb8f-d8e0-445e-b851-e69c198c1e59](https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/e9b29d07-d5f5-46c7-942c-343f86b26262@dde2fb8f-d8e0-445e-b851-e69c198c1e59 "https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/e9b29d07-d5f5-46c7-942c-343f86b26262@dde2fb8f-d8e0-445e-b851-e69c198c1e59") **Enlace a la sala de Core:** [https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/4ca35694-f87a-46af-98fa-aa30243c2981@dde2fb8f-d8e0-445e-b851-e69c198c1e59](https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/4ca35694-f87a-46af-98fa-aa30243c2981@dde2fb8f-d8e0-445e-b851-e69c198c1e59 "https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/4ca35694-f87a-46af-98fa-aa30243c2981@dde2fb8f-d8e0-445e-b851-e69c198c1e59") Día: 18 de Abril del 2026 Hora: 10:00am Lugar: Universidad Fidélitas, Sede Central

👋🏻 Hi everyone! I'm here with some exciting news. I'm launching a social project to connect people so we can grow together! ✨ The main idea: We meet in cozy spots with tasty food (different ones each time) to discuss interesting topics in English. Discussion topics: • Psychology • Philosophy • Relationships • Biology • History • Sociology • Science • Technology • Politics • Business • Finance 🗺️ How the meetups work: Stage 1. The Gathering. Usually at 5:00 PM in a park or city center. Stage 2. The Move. We walk together to a chosen cafe or restaurant. Stage 3. The Discussion. We pick a topic to kickstart the conversation. Stage 4. The Wrap-up. Around 8:00 PM, we start winding down and heading home. (Duration: \~3 hours) \* For those who are shy: In my experience, 80% of the tension and nervousness usually fades away within the first 15 minutes of conversation. 💌 Come join us!

En el marco del proyecto **WPCredits** y como parte del proceso de formación en contribución al ecosistema **open source**, se realizará un **Contributor Day** abierto a estudiantes y miembros de la comunidad interesados en participar activamente en el proyecto WordPress. Un Contributor Day es una jornada colaborativa donde personas con distintos perfiles —desarrolladores, diseñadores, traductores, creadores de contenido, docentes o usuarios— trabajan en conjunto para contribuir al proyecto WordPress en diferentes equipos de la comunidad. Durante esta actividad, las personas participantes recibirán orientación para integrarse a los equipos de contribución y realizar aportes reales al ecosistema, aprendiendo cómo funciona la colaboración en proyectos de software abierto y cómo formar parte de la comunidad global de WordPress. Esta jornada busca acercar a estudiantes y profesionales al modelo de trabajo del **open source**, fortalecer la comunidad local y generar una experiencia práctica de contribución dentro del programa **WPCredits**. **Mesas Presentes en el Contributor Online: Inicia a las 01:30pm, las mesas disponibles son: Foto, Traducciones y Core** **Enlace a la sala de bienvenida:** [https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/8f6ca1e8-a4c2-4192-8087-3a180ac50c5d@dde2fb8f-d8e0-445e-b851-e69c198c1e59](https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/8f6ca1e8-a4c2-4192-8087-3a180ac50c5d@dde2fb8f-d8e0-445e-b851-e69c198c1e59 "https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/8f6ca1e8-a4c2-4192-8087-3a180ac50c5d@dde2fb8f-d8e0-445e-b851-e69c198c1e59") **Enlace a la sala de Foto:** [https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/1acb83c1-1733-4a29-b3c2-b7ce6ae56ebf@dde2fb8f-d8e0-445e-b851-e69c198c1e59](https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/1acb83c1-1733-4a29-b3c2-b7ce6ae56ebf@dde2fb8f-d8e0-445e-b851-e69c198c1e59 "https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/1acb83c1-1733-4a29-b3c2-b7ce6ae56ebf@dde2fb8f-d8e0-445e-b851-e69c198c1e59") **Enlace a la sala de Traducciones:** [https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/e9b29d07-d5f5-46c7-942c-343f86b26262@dde2fb8f-d8e0-445e-b851-e69c198c1e59](https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/e9b29d07-d5f5-46c7-942c-343f86b26262@dde2fb8f-d8e0-445e-b851-e69c198c1e59 "https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/e9b29d07-d5f5-46c7-942c-343f86b26262@dde2fb8f-d8e0-445e-b851-e69c198c1e59") **Enlace a la sala de Core:** [https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/4ca35694-f87a-46af-98fa-aa30243c2981@dde2fb8f-d8e0-445e-b851-e69c198c1e59](https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/4ca35694-f87a-46af-98fa-aa30243c2981@dde2fb8f-d8e0-445e-b851-e69c198c1e59 "https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/4ca35694-f87a-46af-98fa-aa30243c2981@dde2fb8f-d8e0-445e-b851-e69c198c1e59") Día: 18 de Abril del 2026 Hora: 10:00am Lugar: Universidad Fidélitas, Sede Central

This month's prompt concerns the idea of the “warrior philosopher” (seemed appropriate in these times)--that is someone whose understanding of violence, power, and justice is forged through direct experience of war. We are looking at Major General Smedley D. Butler, a highly decorated U.S. Marine raised in a Quaker (pacifist) tradition who later became a prominent critic of American militarism (there is a wonderful biography of Gen. Butler called "Gangsters of Capitalism") Butler's argument in *War Is a Racket* (1935): that many U.S. interventions were driven less by national defense than by corporate and financial interests, with Butler portraying himself as an enforcer for business and Wall Street. We can consider the moral ambiguity of his insider critique—whether complicity strengthens or undermines credibility and also consider some of the concrete reforms he proposed (e.g., “conscript” capital before soldiers, restrict the military to coastal defense, and have only those who fight decide on war). Butler’s life arc clearly changed from pacifist upbringing to warrior to antiwar crusader—and asks whether true understanding of peace requires firsthand knowledge of war, and what that implies about the cost of suffering. So do we need to suffer to understand suffering? Do we have to experience war to appreciate peace? As one more question: in the movie "A Few Good Men" Jack Nicholson's character says that "you have the luxury of not knowing what I know" so do most of us go through life oblivious to real violence and suffering? See you at Drunken Philosophy!

Let's grab some coffee/food and share a morning chat! The East Market has an ample parking lot and outdoor and indoor seating. Grab a cup of coffee from Winston's Coffee & Waffles or on your way to East Market and meet us on the second floor - table behind or east of the elevator. Per what this group is about: "Everyone is welcome! International transplants to Columbus who want to improve language skills, Columbus residents who enjoy talking to people from other countries, and those who would like to discuss international travel and culture, and who enjoy getting together for good conversations."

Let's grab some coffee/food and share a morning chat! The East Market has an ample parking lot and outdoor and indoor seating. Grab a cup of coffee from Winston's Coffee & Waffles or on your way to East Market and meet us on the second floor - table behind or east of the elevator. Per what this group is about: "Everyone is welcome! International transplants to Columbus who want to improve language skills, Columbus residents who want to discuss international travel and culture, and anyone who enjoys getting together for good conversations."

We may pick a specific topic and post in advance or may discuss current events and various ad hoc topics . We would love to spend time hanging out and getting to know one another. Atheist, agnostics, other non-theists, and atheist-friendly people are welcome to join us. Note: COUNT operates a Facebook page at www.facebook.com/groups/COUNT.discussions (http://www.facebook.com/groups/COUNT.discussions/) to promote discussions among members and visitors.

In *City Lights*, Chaplin's Little Tramp meets a blind girl selling flowers who mistakes him for a wealthy man. When he learns that an operation may restore her sight, he sets off to earn the money she needs to have the surgery. He also befriends an alcoholic millionaire who only recognizes him when he is drunk. When the blind girl and her grandmother fall behind in the rent and face eviction, he tries working and even enters a boxing competition to raise the money they need. Regarded as Chaplin's masterpiece, *City Lights* has been ranked on more than seventeen "100 greatest movies of all time" lists. Orson Welles cited it as his favorite picture. *City Lights* is available for streaming on Amazon Prime, Hulu, HBOMax, Tubi and PlutoTV. The Columbus Library lists three copies on blu-ray and eight copies on DVD. Watch the movie on your own, then join us upstairs at East Market to discuss the film. If you want more, *Unknown Chaplin* is a three-episode lost-footage documentary available on Youtube. It covers his time on *City Lights* beginning at the twenty-six minute mark of episode two: https://youtu.be/f8960Uc15hI?t=1558

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**Let’s catch up and take an afternoon break.** **Grab a coffee or snack and let’s chit chat! Gayle and I will bring adult coloring books and/or a simple craft if you’d like to unwind and relax.😊**