Philosophers & Gamblers

Hosted by Juliette
Various topics - see main group page via link below for weekly events
or click attend and then RSVP via the attend link.
https://www.meetup.com/south-bay-positive-psychology-salon/?eventOrigin=your_groups

Group Rules:

1. Please be sensitive, kind, and compassionate with other group members. We are a positive psychology group and intend for this meetup to be supportive of each others' well-being.
2. Please keep your responses to 2 minutes or less.
3. Please raise your hand and avoid interrupting other members.
4. Please reserve conversation unrelated to the meetup topic for after-meeting conversation.

I would like to invite all members to help us keep this meetup safe and comfortable for everyone. In order to accomplish this, if you feel any of the rules are not being followed please let Juliette or Anthony know by private message in the chat. Sometimes we might get too immersed in the conversation to notice potential issues and we appreciate your help in making sure we are all happy with the shape of our meetup.
Every week we meet to discuss a topic related to positive psychology and how to best achieve optimal well-being. Due to the risks of community transmission of COVID19 via pubic meetings, we will video conference using the Zoom app.

Fire, Cells, and Circuits: Genes, Culture, and Human Nature
Presentation Event

Join us for a presentation exploring how the interplay between genes and culture shapes human nature, distinguishing us from our non-human primate relatives. We’ll examine how our genetic makeup interacts with cultural evolution to form the unique behaviors, cognitive capabilities, and social structures that define humanity. This session will focus on the mechanisms that set humans apart from other species, exploring how culture amplifies, influences, and refines our genetic inheritance. If you’re interested in understanding how biology and culture co-create the essence of what it means to be human, this event is for you.