What we’re about
hello,
This meetup is basically for friendly people to get together and hang out.
I was asked to point out that it is NOT singles only. Couples whether married or not can join and partake in all activities.
I will try to keep it to locations near the NY/NJ border, locations that conversations can actually take place (NOT loud places with dim lighting).
Mostly, it will be game nights, and walks in parks. Since there are many hiking groups out there, I will say that we will NOT hike, we will walk or stroll through a park, enjoying the surroundings, nature, and by talking while walking, enjoy each others company.
I will also try to set up "group conversation" nights where we can talk about subject but not limit ourselves to that subject alone. I found that hot topics were....internet dating....and male/female interactions ("why do they do this..." kind of questions ).
I intend on having most meetups on Friday nights and during the day of a Saturday. Since most likely I will be available those times. Other members are more then welcomed to host other meetups at other times, but I can not guarantee that I could attend.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- FTI: Do Tax Cuts Really Create Growth? Trickle-Down vs. Trickle-Up EconomicsLink visible for attendees
Few economic debates are as long-standing—or as heated—as the question of whether tax cuts truly boost economic growth. Proponents of “trickle-down” economics argue that lowering taxes on businesses and the wealthy spurs investment, job creation, and prosperity for all. Others contend that putting more money directly into the hands of working families—what some call “trickle-up” economics—creates stronger and more sustainable growth.
But what does the evidence actually say? And how much of this debate is driven by data versus ideology?
In this session, we’ll explore:- Historical examples of major tax cuts and their long-term economic impacts.
- Whether cutting taxes on the wealthy, middle class, or businesses has created growth—or simply widened inequality.
- Alternative models for boosting economic opportunity, including demand-side and supply-side strategies.
- How to interpret competing economic studies—and why economists often disagree.
This is not a debate about left vs. right, but about understanding what works best for the economy—and for people across all income levels.
Whether you believe in trickle-down, trickle-up, or something in between, this event invites you to explore the evidence, challenge your assumptions, and imagine a stronger economy for all Americans.Format: Lecture and discussion
Note: social time for our community 15 minutes before the presentation.
To get familiar with our past events, feel free to check out our YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmixGB9GdrptyEWovEj80zgAfter registering via zoom, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
We publish our event recordings on our Youtube channel to offer our help to anyone who would like to but can’t attend the meeting, so we need to give this clause. If you don’t want to be recorded, just remain on mute and keep your video off.
Here’s our legal notice: For valuable consideration received, by joining this event I hereby grant Free Thinker Institute and its legal representatives and assigns, the irrevocable and unrestricted right to use and publish any and all Zoom recordings for trade, advertising and any other commercial purpose, and to alter the same without any restriction. I hereby release Free Thinker Institute and its legal representatives and assigns from all claims and liability related to said video recordings.
- FTI: God, Gödel, and the Gaps: Can Limits of Logic Suggest Something Greater?Link visible for attendees
The “God of the Gaps” argument—claiming that God explains what science cannot—has long been criticized for shrinking as human knowledge expands. But what if there’s a more nuanced version of this argument? One not rooted in ignorance, but in the fundamental limits of human understanding itself.
Enter Gödel’s incompleteness theorems, which mathematically prove that within any consistent system of logic, there will always be true statements that cannot be proven within that system. Does this open the door to a rational acknowledgment of mysteries that may remain permanently beyond human explanation—whether those mysteries point to God, the transcendent, or simply the limits of reason?
In this session, we’ll explore:
What Gödel’s theorems actually say—and don’t say—about the limits of human knowledge.
Whether the “God of the Gaps” argument, when reframed as an acknowledgment of intrinsic limits rather than temporary ignorance, holds any philosophical merit.
Alternative secular explanations for the unknown, such as human cognitive limits, multiverse theories, or epistemological humility.
How this question intersects with science, philosophy, and personal belief systems across the spectrum.
This conversation is for skeptics, believers, and anyone intrigued by the boundaries of what we can know. It’s less about proving or disproving God, and more about asking: When we reach the edges of knowledge, what—if anything—should we place there?
Format: Lecture and discussion
Note: social time for our community 15 minutes before the presentation.
To get familiar with our past events, feel free to check out our YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmixGB9GdrptyEWovEj80zgAfter registering via zoom, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
We publish our event recordings on our Youtube channel to offer our help to anyone who would like to but can’t attend the meeting, so we need to give this clause. If you don’t want to be recorded, just remain on mute and keep your video off.
Here’s our legal notice: For valuable consideration received, by joining this event I hereby grant Free Thinker Institute and its legal representatives and assigns, the irrevocable and unrestricted right to use and publish any and all Zoom recordings for trade, advertising and any other commercial purpose, and to alter the same without any restriction. I hereby release Free Thinker Institute and its legal representatives and assigns from all claims and liability related to said video recordings.
