
What we’re about
A social group for people who love books, cinema, debate, writing, expanding their mind and - most of all - having fun and making new friends. We welcome everybody, and we love nothing more than to have members propose a book that really means something to them, so that they can share their passion for that literature with others.
We aim to be a friendly social group where curious minded people are encouraged to share their opinions and ideas with the members. Our ambitious pursuit to create such a fully charged sphere of variable thoughts sparking around, comes with the risk of catching fire 🔥. Therefore, we have some principles which are geared at maintaining good debate and ensuring that everybody has the chance to contribute a diversity of opinions and beliefs:
Inclusiveness
While most of our discussions are quite civil and not particularly contentious, occasionally people will hear views they don't agree with. Note that inclusiveness means inclusion of viewpoints you may not like. The idea is that in the ensuing debate, everyone learns more, and hopefully comes to respect and understand the viewpoint of other members, even if not agreeing
Open-mindedness
We do occasionally discuss sensitive social issues, thus we expect members to tolerate open and fair discussion. [♾📃📕♣ ] doesn't promote any form of radicalism that denigrates groups of people by their gender, race, religion or orientation (in any direction).
Feel free to be fired up about a cause that means something to you, but also have the humility to accept fair critique in return, and not expect an echo chamber or a safe space. Our club is a place to make friends and to sharpen your intellect at the same time.
Consideration
Both the hosts and the attendees alike are putting effort in having a thoughtful gathering, so we kindly ask our members to be considerate about their commitments when reserving a slot in the attendance list by:
- Updating their RSVP to "Not going" when they are unavailable for the event anymore.
- Avoiding last minute cancellation, especially if there are members in the waiting list.
⚠ Please note that having more than 2 "no shows" (RSVP and neither attend nor cancel) in less than 6 months is a reason for us to consider blocking the member account.
FAQs
What kind of books are discussed usually?
We have hosted all kinds of books, from science fiction to classic literature, self-help to feminism, economics to history.
Can I still join the event without having finished/read the featured book?
Yes! you're still welcome to join to socialize and enjoy the discussion, as long as you don't mind the spoilers.
I want to host a book discussion, what do I need to do?
Any member in our group is free - and actively encouraged - to host a discussion after they have at least attended one event with us. For the organizers to create an event they should receive the following details from the requester:
- Book name
- Event description (optional)
- Date, time, & location
Are the discussions always in person?
Mostly yes, however online events could still happen.
Are all the events strictly on books?
Not really, we could have discussions about movies, articles, concepts, etc...
Upcoming events (3)
See all- The Basic Laws of Human Stupidity (article | mini-book)Créa'pelle (The Church), Luxembourg
I don't know about you, but when I hear someone being called stupid I feel some sort of resistance to accept, that the accused person justly deserved such a horrendous title. Not only that it literally sucks to be stupid, but it could be wildly unfair to be labelled as one under false pretences... Based on what measurements one could be truly STUPID? IQ? EQ? don't worry we won't get into this polarizing rabbit hole. With Cipolla's article The Basic Laws of Human Stupidity, there are no units to count, no test and scores, only the consequences of your action socially.
Let's meet and discuss stupidity with elegant lenses.Agenda
17:00: initiation, settling down, drinks, etc..
17:30 - 19:00: Discussion.
19:30: extended (heated) discussion.Resources
- Hell Yeah or No: what's worth doingCréa'pelle (The Church), Luxembourg
In our world of hyper reality, of overwhelming variety, where every animate and inanimate thing is competing for your most valuable currency: your attention! How could one be protected from being consumed day and night by the attention seeking traps? may that be an ad, an uninspiring project, a boring social commitment, or (god forbid) a book discussion!
Let's meet and discuss Derek Sivers simple yet profound selection algorithm "Hell yeah or no" to actualize the life that we wish for ourselves, rather than the empty promises of consumerism and pre-packaged visions of how we're supposed to be.Agenda
16:30 Initiation, settling down, drinks, etc.
17:00 The discussion begins
19:00 wrap up!P.S
Please pay attention to the address, for it may change.
For now it's going to be in the church in Eich the opposite side of the fuelling station. If the weather is great, we could do this in the park nearby, stay tuned. - Contact (book vs. film)Créa'pelle, Luxembourg
Read the book, watch the film, or do both!
Let's meet and discuss the author and astronomer Carl Sagan classic sci-fi adventure.Agenda:
17:00 Initiation (socializing, drinking, snacking and getting settled with the space)
17:30 - The discussion begins.
19:00 - Wrap-upBook description:
In December of 1999, a multinational team journeys out to the stars, to the most awesome encounter in human history. Who—or what—is out there? In Cosmos, Carl Sagan explained the universe. In Contact, he predicts its future—and our own.Film description:
Dr. Ellie Arroway, after years of searching, finds conclusive radio proof of extraterrestrial intelligence, sending plans for a mysterious machine.