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On Truth in Politics by Michael Lynch Week 1

Sat, Jun 6, 2:00 PM

From NYC Philosophy and Psychology Readers Community

4.8

Does truth matter in politics anymore or is it just about power? With so much of our political discourse influenced by social media algorithms and the echo chambers we tend to find ourselves in one starts to wonder what role does, and/or should, some kind of overarching truth play in our public discourse. Michael Patrick Lynch argues that truth is indispensable for democracy and he reminds us that our relationship to truth is never fully determined. The goals of this work are to describe what kind of truth is vital for democracy, the pivotal role it should play in a healthy society, and how we can take steps to correct our misalignment in values. Participants should read the entire reading before attending this in person meeting. For the first week we will read p. 1-97. I will be reading from this version [here](https://www.amazon.com/Truth-Politics-Why-Democracy-Demands/dp/0691231931). For questions please send me a message or post to meetup. Best, Brian

21 attendees

Writers Meetup in Alphabet City

Tue, Jun 9, 10:00 PM

From The Writing Group

4.9

We're back at Hekate, where they’re serving THC drinks, Kava, and sober cocktails while we meet, socialize, share, and discuss our work. Welcome to the Writing Group! Craft is in session. **Itinerary** People are welcome starting at **6 o'clock**, and you can come and meet other writers, enjoy a happy hour, socialize and hang out as you like until 7 when we will start readings. At **7 o'clock** we formally get together as a group to listen to readings from those looking for feedback. * We do not select readers based on order of arrival or a sign-up sheet, so if you have work until late but still want to come and read, you can! * Each reader gets five (5) minutes to read, so please select a section of work which is appropriate for that time limit. * We welcome narrative prose (fiction and non-fiction), poetry, the occasional essay, and scripts (be they for screen or stage), so long as it is writing that you're serious about. Please no ad copy, journal entries, memes, musings, idea pitches, works where performance is more critical than the writing, or other errata. Nothing AI, if that needs saying. * We'll then spend another five (5) minutes in discussion. This is time for the listeners to provide feedback on the reading and discussing the craft in general. We welcome (and encourage) constructive criticism, so long as it is done with respect. This is just as important as the reading, and is done as an open conversation not lead by the reader or the host, so no hand raising required! * We try to get to as many people who want to read as we can, so if there are a lot of attendees we will be very strict on time. * We take a short break at **8 o'clock** . At **9 o'clock** we finish readings and start our formal social hour. Meet new friends, connect with old ones, exchange longer works for review, or just let loose.

26 attendees

Writers Meetup in East Williamsburg

Thu, Jun 4, 10:00 PM

From The Writing Group

4.9

A special, Thursday evening event at a new spot! So if you thought Tuesday was just too square a night to come out, don't worry, we got you. **Itinerary** People are welcome starting at **6 o'clock**, and you can come and meet other writers, enjoy a happy hour, socialize and hang out as you like until 7 when we will start readings. At **7 o'clock** we formally get together as a group to listen to readings from those looking for feedback. * We do not select readers based on order of arrival or a sign-up sheet, so if you have work until late but still want to come and read, you can! * Each reader gets five (5) minutes to read, so please select a section of work which is appropriate for that time limit. * We welcome narrative prose (fiction and non-fiction), poetry, the occasional essay, and scripts (be they for screen or stage), so long as it is writing that you're serious about. Please no ad copy, journal entries, memes, musings, idea pitches, works where performance is more critical than the writing, or other errata. Nothing AI, if that needs saying. * We'll then spend another five (5) minutes in discussion. This is time for the listeners to provide feedback on the reading and discussing the craft in general. We welcome (and encourage) constructive criticism, so long as it is done with respect. This is just as important as the reading, and is done as an open conversation not lead by the reader or the host, so no hand raising required! * We try to get to as many people who want to read as we can, so if there are a lot of attendees we will be very strict on time. * We take a short break at **8 o'clock** . At **9 o'clock** we finish readings and start our formal social hour. Meet new friends, connect with old ones, exchange longer works for review, or just let loose.

20 attendees

On Truth in Politics by Michael Lynch Week 2

Sat, Jun 13, 2:00 PM

From NYC Philosophy and Psychology Readers Community

4.8

Does truth matter in politics anymore or is it just about power? With so much of our political discourse influenced by social media algorithms and the echo chambers we tend to find ourselves in one starts to wonder what role does, and/or should, some kind of overarching truth play in our public discourse. Michael Patrick Lynch argues that truth is indispensable for democracy and he reminds us that our relationship to truth is never fully determined. The goals of this work are to describe what kind of truth is vital for democracy, the pivotal role it should play in a healthy society, and how we can take steps to correct our misalignment in values. Participants should read the entire reading before attending this in person meeting. For the first week we will read p. 101-210. I will be reading from this version [here](https://www.amazon.com/Truth-Politics-Why-Democracy-Demands/dp/0691231931). For questions please send me a message or post to meetup. Best, Brian

15 attendees

Writers Meetup in the West Village

Tue, Jun 16, 10:00 PM

From The Writing Group

4.9

**Itinerary** People are welcome starting at **6 o'clock**, and you can come and meet other writers, enjoy a happy hour, socialize and hang out as you like until 7 when we will start readings. At **7 o'clock** we formally get together as a group to listen to readings from those looking for feedback. * We do not select readers based on order of arrival or a sign-up sheet, so if you have work until late but still want to come and read, you can! * Each reader gets five (5) minutes to read, so please select a section of work which is appropriate for that time limit. * We welcome narrative prose (fiction and non-fiction), poetry, the occasional essay, and scripts (be they for screen or stage), so long as it is writing that you're serious about. Please no ad copy, journal entries, memes, musings, idea pitches, works where performance is more critical than the writing, or other errata. Nothing AI, if that needs saying. * We'll then spend another five (5) minutes in discussion. This is time for the listeners to provide feedback on the reading and discussing the craft in general. We welcome (and encourage) constructive criticism, so long as it is done with respect. This is just as important as the reading, and is done as an open conversation not lead by the reader or the host, so no hand raising required! * We try to get to as many people who want to read as we can, so if there are a lot of attendees we will be very strict on time. * We take a short break at **8 o'clock** . At **9 o'clock** we finish readings and start our formal social hour. Meet new friends, connect with old ones, exchange longer works for review, or just let loose.

21 attendees

Uptown Reading Morning (Inwood)

Sun, Jun 21, 3:00 PM

From Silent Book Club NYC

4.7

✨ Registration will open on June 12 ✨ Join us at **[Buunni Coffee](https://www.buunnicoffee.com/)** in Inwood to read, relax, and sip some delicious coffee (or tea) on Sunday morning! We'll spend half an hour settling in, ordering drinks, and doing introductions, and then read from 11:30 to 12:30. Or longer, if you like. Buunni Coffee is easy to get to from the Inwood - 207th stop on the A (accessible station), the 207th stop on the 1, and several buses.

1 attendee

Singles and Non- Singles - Book Club at the Cafe - Open Choice

Fri, Jun 5, 11:00 PM

From Bergen & Rockland County Singles-20s & 30s

4.5

**The book club is a bi weekly discussion group which focuses on exploring different literary works through insightful conversation! We meet at Panera Bread in Paramus, NJ** **This is an open choice group, where people can bring a book to discuss and there will be general questions about the book.** **In addition, we will have topics unrelated to the book! The topics for this month are as follows:** **Are you more like your brother or your sister? Why?** **What’s your favorite pick up sport?** **What is your favorite podcast that you have been watching?** **If you are not feeling well, please do not attend our event. Thank you!** **The cafe sells an assortment of food items as well as drinks.**

8 attendees

Book to be discussed: “Tramps Like Us” by Joe Westmoreland

Tue, Jun 2, 10:30 PM

From NYC Gay Guys' Book Club

4.7

"*Tramps Like Us* is a modern day Huckleberry Finn. It's an all-American story about the search for home, for a better life, feeling like a refugee in one's own country. It's about creating a family from a group of misfits. It tells what it was like to come of age in the era between gay liberation and the beginning of the AIDS crisis." — [goodreads.com](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/217388193-tramps-like-us?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_16) After the meeting, we head over to Julius' (one of the oldest operating gay bars in NYC) to chat about things other than books. Julius' is at 159 West 10th Street (on the corner of Waverly Place, about a block from the library). www.juliusbarny.com

60 attendees

Queer Women Reading Whatever We Fancy: The Book Club for Troublesome Women

Wed, May 27, 11:30 PM

From Queer Book Club

4.9

Hi all! After skipping April's, we're back with some fiction. I haven't read this one and it looked fun- hopefully it will be! Here is the [link](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/216052751-the-book-club-for-troublesome-women?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=7ZPzg0YmKT&rank=3) to the description of the book. I also wanted to project out some books over the coming months (that might take longer from the library so you should request now if you want to go that route): June: [Woodworking](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/217311813-woodworking?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=WghfDg1LrF&rank=1) July: [Yesteryear](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/238226942-yesteryear?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_10) Also glad to take some suggestions for after! Please only RSVP if you plan to attend and please update your RSVP status if your plans change. We'll have casual potluck so bring whatever you'd like to share with the group. See you soon! Rebecca

9 attendees

Remember You Will Die by Eden Robins

Wed, Jun 10, 11:30 PM

From The Williamsburg Book Club

4.8

For April we're reading [Remember You Will Die ](https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/203751806-remember-you-will-die)by Eden Robins (336 pgs). Hope to see you then! *About the book:* "Can the absence of words tell a story? Like a pattern in lace, the holes as important as the threads?" A search. A puzzle. Sixty protagonists―all of whom are dead. Told entirely through obituaries and ricocheting through time, *Remember You Will Die* is an innovative, genre-bending epic about the messy tapestry of human history and the threads that connect us, told through the eyes of Peregrine, an AI mother grappling with the unexpected death of her human daughter, Poppy. And from the newspaper clippings of individual lives emerges something else unexpected: generations entwined through blood and art and the consequences of their actions, betrayals and redemptions that traverse our dying world and beyond. Spanning continents, centuries, planets, and genres, and centering a diverse mix of human experiences, *Remember You Will Die* is a provocative exploration of who we are and what we could be. **Because Meetup charges organizers like me $389.76 annually, there is a $1 suggested donation. If you'd like to contribute, you can do so at the meetup or by venmo (I'll post the info afterwards).**

11 attendees

Time for (June) Book Club

Thu, Jun 4, 5:00 PM

From NYC Weekday+ Activities for Gen X Women

5.0

***Please RSVP only if you truly intend to come. Please alter your RSVP as soon as you know you will not be able to attend.*** **The Book:** *Broken Country* by Clare Leslie Hall **About the Book:** *Broken Country* is set in the English countryside that combines a love story with a mystery, exploring themes of love, loss, and secrets. The plot centers on Beth, whose past love, Gabriel, returns to her life after her brother-in-law shoots his dog, forcing her to confront buried secrets and make difficult choices between her past and present. **Location:** Private residence in Tribeca. Actual location to be shared in Comments closer to the event. Map is incorrect. \*\*We might on the rooftop / in the sun. Bring hat and sunglasses\*\*

10 attendees

The Spite House - June thriller

Sat, Jun 13, 6:00 PM

From Thrills and Chills Book Club

5.0

\*\*June book:\*\* Father thriller time! \*\*When?\*\* We’re meeting on \*\*Saturday\*\*. On \*\*June 13 @2:00pm.\*\* \*\*What you do?\*\* 1. Read the book. \*\*Where are we meeting?\*\* Bryant Park. \*\*What to bring?\*\* Yourself, And now, the book! \*\*Book of choice: “ The Spite House” by Johnny Compton\*\* \*\*Pages: 272\*\* \*\*Synopsis:\*\* Eric Ross is on the run from a mysterious past with his two daughters in tow. When he comes across an ad for a caretaker for the Masson House, Eric hopes they have finally caught a lucky break. The owner of the “most haunted place in Texas” is looking for proof of paranormal activity. All they need to do is stay in the house and keep a detailed record of everything that happens there―provided the house’s horrors don’t drive them all mad, like the caretakers before them. The job calls to Eric, not just because of the huge payout, but because he needs access to the secrets of the spite house. If it is indeed haunted, maybe it will help him understand the uncanny power that clings to his family, driving them from town to town, too afraid to stop running…

14 attendees

Does truth matter in politics anymore or is it just about power? With so much of our political discourse influenced by social media algorithms and the echo chambers we tend to find ourselves in one starts to wonder what role does, and/or should, some kind of overarching truth play in our public discourse. Michael Patrick Lynch argues that truth is indispensable for democracy and he reminds us that our relationship to truth is never fully determined. The goals of this work are to describe what kind of truth is vital for democracy, the pivotal role it should play in a healthy society, and how we can take steps to correct our misalignment in values. Participants should read the entire reading before attending this in person meeting. For the first week we will read p. 101-210. I will be reading from this version [here](https://www.amazon.com/Truth-Politics-Why-Democracy-Demands/dp/0691231931). For questions please send me a message or post to meetup. Best, Brian

15 attendees