Ideas Exchange Vancouver

Welcome to this fascinating global debate… held simultaneously!
Join participants from cities the world over… don’t miss out!
https://ideas-exchange.info/en/online-debate/hate-other-division/
You can book your space in a few easy steps.
What drives us to see others not as neighbors, but as enemies? Across history and societies, humans have drawn lines between “us” and “them.” This instinct can bind communities together, yet it also fuels prejudice, polarization, and conflict. In today’s world, politics, media, and algorithms amplify these divisions, turning difference into hostility and mistrust.
When does disagreement become dehumanization? Who profits from our growing divides, and who pays the price? And what possibilities remain for building bridges across political, cultural, and personal fault lines?
We’ll gather, coffee or tea in hand, to share perspectives and challenge assumptions about why we fear and reject “the Other,” and what it would take to move beyond the politics of division.
Some subjects we’ll touch on:

• The psychology of “othering”: fear, identity, and belonging
• Media and echo chambers: how narratives shape enemies
• Polarization as political strategy: who benefits?
• Culture wars vs. material conflicts: values or resources?
• Global vs. local divides: is this everywhere, or specific?
• When we become “the Other”: personal experiences
• Bridge-building: practices that might heal divides

By the end of our conversation, we will have explored whether polarization is an inevitable feature of human society—or whether new ways of seeing and connecting can help us resist the politics of division.
When? Tuesday, September 30
What time? 8 PM New York/ 7 PM Chicago/ 5 PM LA
Who participates? Global minds from all over the world
How many people per group? A maximum of 9 people per debating group to maximize experience
How much? We only charge a small contribution of 5 USD which covers our costs and allows us to sponsor people who wouldn’t be able to connect otherwise
First time? Drop us a line and you can participate for FREE 😊
And if I don’t like it? No risk involved. We’ll give you a complete refund
Do I have to prepare? It’s not mandatory, but if you like there’s Food for Thought videos
How do I connect? You’ll receive a link in your email max. 24 hours after payment
Everyone is welcome, together with their plus ones, ideas, and perspectives.
Click on the link and register now!
https://ideas-exchange.info/en/online-debate/hate-other-division/

Welcome to this fascinating global debate… held simultaneously!
Join participants from cities the world over… don’t miss out!
https://ideas-exchange.info/en/online-debate/climate-extinction-threat/
You can book your space in a few easy steps.
Across headlines and social media, we are told that the planet is burning, species are disappearing, and humanity itself may be at risk. Rising global temperatures, mass extinctions, and extreme weather events seem to paint a picture of a world in crisis. Yet at the same time, some voices argue that the narrative has been exaggerated — that alarmist rhetoric fuels fear rather than solutions, and that human adaptability and innovation may carry us further than we think.
How do we discern reality from narrative in the climate and extinction debate? Is this truly an existential threat demanding radical action, or are we overstating the risks in ways that distort public understanding and policy?
In this conversation, we will explore:

• The evidence for climate-driven ecological collapse and mass extinction.
• The counterarguments that challenge “crisis” framing.
• The psychological impact of fear, hope, and denial in shaping public response.
• The roles of politics, media, and science in amplifying or tempering urgency.
• The ethical dilemma: precautionary action versus the cost of overreaction.
• The global divide: how perspectives differ between the Global North and South.

This is not a lecture but a space for dialogue. Together, we’ll wrestle with the hard questions: how much danger are we really in, and what is the most constructive way forward?
When? Tuesday, October 14
What time? 8 PM New York/ 7 PM Chicago/ 5 PM LA
Who participates? Global minds from all over the world
How many people per group? A maximum of 9 people per debating group to maximize experience
How much? We only charge a small contribution of 5 USD which covers our costs and allows us to sponsor people who wouldn’t be able to connect otherwise
First time? Drop us a line and you can participate for FREE 😊
And if I don’t like it? No risk involved. We’ll give you a complete refund
Do I have to prepare? It’s not mandatory, but if you like there’s Food for Thought videos
How do I connect? You’ll receive a link in your email max. 24 hours after payment
Everyone is welcome, together with their plus ones, ideas, and perspectives.
Click on the link and register now!
https://ideas-exchange.info/en/online-debate/climate-extinction-threat/