Community Service Sydney

Sunday Spiritualism Service - Mediumship Demonstration

**Craig North** is known for his grounded style, authentic delivery, and meaningful connection with spirit. Come along and be part of this special May service. **Connection with Spirit** At the heart of **Spiritualism** lies a living philosophy. One that helps us explore our divine nature, grow through experience, and walk hand in hand with Spirit. We honour the Seven Principles, gifted to us through the mediumship of Emma Hardinge Britten, not as rigid rules, but as spiritual truths to guide our daily lives. These principles invite us to live with purpose, compassion, and a deeper awareness of our eternal connection to the Spirit world. [Seven Principles](https://www.chatswoodspiritualistchurch.org.au/about) Join us for a Mediumship Demonstration, where the connection between the physical and spiritual worlds is revealed. Experience messages from the spirit realm as skilled practitioners facilitate communication with loved ones who have passed. This event offers insights, comfort, and closure, encouraging you to explore connections beyond this life. Open your heart and mind to the wonders of spirit. [Our Website](https://www.chatswoodspiritualistchurch.org.au/services)

Public speaking and communication every 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursday of the month

Are you afraid of public speaking? 🗣️ Do you want to be a better communicator? Or maybe you just want to be confident enough to deliver the toast at your friend's wedding. 🤵👰 You have been delaying this for years and it's never too late to start. We are part of a non-profit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network of clubs. At each meeting, you will get the opportunity to develop your speaking, communication & leadership skills. You are welcome to attend the first few meetings as a visitor to ensure the club is a good fit for you. Meetings have an agenda that has been published on our interactive website and members are encouraged to nominate themselves for meeting roles in advance. Undertaking roles is part of developing leadership skills 🥇. You will find that our meetings are friendly and fun, welcoming and warm, nurturing and encouraging attendees to achieve their goals. Laughter is guaranteed; you will be amazed that learning can be so much fun! 😃 Join us as a guest every 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursday of the month at 7:00 am at the new St Leonards Library in Mall 88. For more information you can send us a message, email us at vpm-5810@toastmastersclubs.org or simply visit our website https://5810.toastmastersclubs.org/ Public speaking is a skill, not a talent, you can do this 💪

PMM - Cook4Dignity Charity Day

OVERCOMING ANXIETY - Free Coaching Session

**This is 1:1 call. After RSVP, someone from our team will contact you and send you calendly link for scheduling meeting** This is a free coaching session as a part of our promotional activity, created for individuals who are experiencing anxiety and want to regain a sense of inner balance and control 🌿 In this session, we will explore what anxiety means for you - what triggers it, how it shows up in your thoughts and body, and what keeps it active. You will be guided through a supportive conversation that helps you understand your inner processes more clearly, without judgment or pressure 🤝 The focus is not only on awareness, but also on practical steps. You will learn simple and effective techniques that can help you calm your mind, reduce tension, and respond differently in challenging moments. We will also look at how your patterns of thinking and emotional responses influence your experience, and how small shifts can create meaningful change over time 🔄 This is a safe space where you can openly share, feel heard, and begin building a more stable, grounded, and confident version of yourself 💬

Monthly Hack Day - Cost of Living in an oil crisis

The already bad Cost of Living crisis has recently got worst with the closing of the Straight of Hormuz and the oil crisis the world has been plunged into because of it. Can we think up some solutions that can save us money, help reduce our dependance on oil or generally improve life for ordinary people? During our monthly hack day, we'll learn about civic challenges, brainstorm ideas about solutions, and sit down to code together. Together, we can make an impact on civic challenges and build a better city. Networking with fellow software engineers, designers and student/s welcome! If anyone would like to present a quick talk or propose a project idea, do talk to us! Also please do join the discussion on Discord https://discord.gg/wPmp25Xnm5

Cook & Connect with a Bay View

**New Initiative** 🔥 🍝 **Cook & Connect – Cooking Class with a Bay View** Join a relaxed, social cooking experience in our cozy waterfront home in Mosman, overlooking the bay. You will learn how to make pasta from scratch from Italian Chef 👨‍🍳 ✨ No pressure. Just good food, beautiful views, and great people. Learn simple, delicious Italian recipes step by step, then sit down and enjoy the meal we’ve cooked together. **Reserve your spot here:** https://events.humanitix.com/cook-and-connect-u35je7d6 To preserve the unique home vibe, attendance is strictly limited to **15 guests**. Although Meetup may display a higher number, spots are reserved on a first come, first served basis, and priority is given to the first 15 guests who purchase a ticket. If you can still buy the ticket on Humanitix, you can join us! Perfect to meet new people, have fun, and enjoy great food with an amazing view. 📅 Sunday, 17 May ⏰ 11 AM – 2 PM + enjoy home made Lunch all together Can’t wait to see you 💚

Community Sing Circle 2nd Edition

After an incredible first event on 14th March that saw nearly 90 people attend. We’d love for you to join us for the 2nd Edition of Community Sing Circle for another Heart-Opening Journey of Song, Connection and Nourishment! Are you ready to rediscover the joy of your voice in a safe, transformative space? Step into a warm, welcoming, alcohol-free, all-ages, family-friendly gathering where voices unite, hearts open and connections deepen. Inspired by timeless traditions like campfire singalongs, kirtan-style circles and community choirs, Community Sing Circle isn’t about performing, it’s a guided, participatory experience that unlocks confidence, fosters emotional safety and celebrates the healing power of shared music. Imagine immersing yourself in: • Familiar Songs & Harmonies: Sing along to beloved nostalgic tunes from the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s and now with gentle vocal guidance, no pressure, no judgment, just pure enjoyment as we blend voices in uplifting unity. • Guitar-Led Magic & Optional Instruments: Led by acoustic guitar, with space for your own portable instruments (like hand percussion or guitars) to add rhythm and flow, all curated for an inclusive, cohesive vibe. • Embodiment & Movement: Gentle practices to ground your body, release tension and connect your breath with your voice, turning self-consciousness into playful ease. • Nourishing Communal Dinner: End the evening with a shared, whole-food feast prepared by the renowned Chef Jeevi (aka The Laughing Chef). As Sydney’s beloved plant-based pioneer, Jeevi brings joy and vitality to every bite with his gluten-free, dairy-free, peanut-free, vegetarian creations. Drawing from his Nepalese roots and certification as a Raw Food Chef from California’s Living Light Culinary Institute, Jeevi’s dishes are fun, flavourful and deeply nourishing, perfect for fuelling connections over laughter and conversation. He’s a staple at retreats, workshops and events across Australia, where his “make healthy food FUN” ethos transforms meals into memorable experiences. Founded by Melissa Williams, a Clinical Hypnotherapist and Strategic Psychotherapist at Zen Mind Body Therapies, Community Sing Circle is more than a one-off event, it’s the start of an ongoing community, gathering every 6-8 weeks to build lasting bonds. We’re proudly aligned with local not-for-profits: The Women’s Resilience Centre (@womensresiliancecentre), supporting women and families post-trauma. Mowana Safe Space (@mowanasafespace), a safe haven for those in emotional distress Acts of Kindness (@aokcommunityoutreach), rescuing surplus food and cooking for those in need. Together, we’re weaving wellbeing, support and unity into Sydney’s Northern Beaches. All voices welcome, no experience needed. Whether solo, with family, friends, or as a couple, come as you are and leave feeling more confident, connected and alive. Tickets available on Humantix here: events.humanitix.com/community-sing-circle-2nd-edition

Unhurried Conversations - Sunday

Bring yourself, we will go over how Unhurried Conversations works.

Weekly Coffee Catch Up

**Everyone is welcome!** Whether you’re part of a local community group that’s struggling with admin friction or you’ve just started "vibe coding" and want to build something that actually matters, come grab a coffee. We are currently collating **Bluehex Blocks**—standalone tools that solve real problems today and will eventually dock into our single 1-stop solution for Australian non-profits, charities and communities. We’re all about open doors and high-energy builds—it’s simply a chance to lean in with your skills (or your community insights) and create real impact for the public good.

Chatswood Hackathon: AI for Real-World Impact

**UPDATE:** WOW! We’ve had an overwhelming response across all platforms, with over 200 applications received for only 40 available spots. **Please note that an RSVP or acceptance on Meetup alone did not secure a place at the hackathon.** Only participants who received a direct confirmation email and calendar invitation from GEEQ have secured a spot for Saturday. If you’re unsure, please check your inbox and spam folder for: * A confirmation email from GEEQ * A calendar invitation for the event \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Ready to build something that actually matters? Join us for the **Chatswood Hackathon**, a one-day, in-person hackathon where you’ll team up with other ambitious builders to solve *real challenges* facing our local community. In partnership with **Willoughby City Council**, this is your chance to create solutions that could genuinely shape the future of Chatswood. 💡 **What You’ll Be Doing** Over the course of the day, you’ll: * Learn from a hands-on **AI workshop** to kick things off * Team up with other members of the GEEQ community (or bring your own team) * Build a **rapid prototype** tackling real-world problems * Pitch your solution to a panel of judges and community leaders No fluff. No fake problems. Just real impact. 🧠 **Challenge Areas** You’ll choose from problem statements like: * 🚗 Smarter traffic flow as the city grows * 🅿️ Real-time smart parking solutions * 📊 Data tools to support local businesses * ⚡ Sustainable “last mile” transport in Chatswood 🏆 **Why Join?** * Build something meaningful in just one day * Meet and collaborate with other talented builders * Get exposure to **council leaders and local stakeholders** * Present your idea at the **2026 Support Local Presentation Night** (for the top 3 winning teams) * And of course… **prizes and good vibes** 🗓 **Event Schedule** **9:00 AM** – Welcome & kickoff **9:30 AM** – AI workshop **10:30 AM – 3:00 PM** – Hackathon (with lunch provided) **3:00 PM – 4:00 PM** – Team presentations **4:00 PM – 5:00 PM** – Awards & celebration Morning tea, lunch, and nibbles & drinks all included. 👥 **Who Should Attend** * Developers, designers, data people, and builders * Anyone who wants to **learn, build, and make an impact** ⚡ **Spots Are Limited** This is a **boutique hackathon experience**, so we’re keeping numbers intentionally small to maximise collaboration and impact. 👉 **RSVP now and complete the registration form to secure your spot:** [Chatswood Hackathon: AI for Real-World Impact – Fill out form](https://forms.office.com/r/320guAkUDJ) If you’ve been waiting for a chance to *actually build something meaningful* — this is it.

🔥Asian Background Social: Lounge Asia Meetup (Easy English) @ Sydney 6pm

**👉 🎥** [WATCH EVENT VIDEO](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNak_cu9CXw) **⚠️ IMPORTANT: TONIGHT’S RULES ⚠️** 1. **🎟️ NO TICKET = NO ENTRY** **(If you are on the WAITLIST, you cannot enter tonight.)** 2. **🪑 SIT IF EMPTY** **Please take a seat if you see one to help create more space.** 3. **📧 SHOW SCREEN AT DOOR** **Have your confirmation email/screen ready for Chris & Kev.** **NO WALK-INS. THANK YOU!** **"The perfect Saturday night to meet new friends in a warm, relaxed atmosphere"** **✨** **1,000+ Members** **have joined across Australia** **✨** **Free Entry** **✨ Relaxed & Friendly (Not a loud party, perfect for conversation)** **Why Join Us?** * **First-timers welcome:** **About 70% of people are new every time!** * **Easy to join alone:** **Most people arrive by themselves and leave with new friends.** * **Language friendly:** **Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Taiwanese & English OK 🧋** **📍** **WHEN & WHERE** **🗓 Every 2 weeks on Saturday** **🕕 6:00pm – 10:00pm** **📍 Harts Pub (The Rocks) Located in the heart of historic Sydney!** **🚶‍♂️ Super Easy Access: - 5 min walk from Circular Quay Station** * **8 min walk from Wynyard Station** * **Easy to drop by after exploring The Rocks!** **💰 Cost: FREE** **👉** **HOW TO JOIN** **Please click "Join" on Meetup OR "Going" on Facebook.** **Follow & DM us on Instagram: @_lounge_asia** **⚠️HOUSE RULES & SAFETY POLICY** **To ensure a safe and comfortable environment for everyone, Lounge Asia has a** **ZERO TOLERANCE** **policy for the following behaviors:** * **🚫 No Solicitation:** **Any form of business recruitment, MLM, religious proselytizing, or poaching is** **STRICTLY PROHIBITED**\*\*.\*\* * **🚫 No Harassment:** **Unwanted "pick-up" activities, persistent pestering, or making others feel uncomfortable will not be tolerated.** * **Action:** **Any attendee reported for misconduct will be removed from the event immediately and banned from future events without warning.** * **Report:** **If you feel uncomfortable or see suspicious behavi** **⚠️** **IMPORTANT** **Photo ID Required: Passport or Driver’s License only (Student IDs NOT accepted).** **18+ only: The venue is a licensed bar, and ID checks are required under NSW law.** **🎁** **BECOME A FOUNDING MEMBER (VIP)** **We are building an official app to connect our community safely! Join the VIP list for early access and priority invites to special parties.** **👉 [\[Join the VIP List here\]](https://forms.gle/T2KukvgEiGWEz3VR9)** **👥 Your Host:** **🎤** **Chris** **– Your friendly Sydney host, ready to welcome you!** **Lounge Asia Sydney 🌏** **アジア系コミュニティ＆文化好きのための、シドニーで一番フレンドリーな交流会！** **"温かくリラックスした雰囲気で、最高の土曜日を新しい友人と過ごそう"** **✨** **累計1,000人\*\*\*\*以上が参加！** **✨** **入場無料** **✨ 落ち着いた雰囲気（会話を楽しめる空間です）** **【参加のメリット】** * **初参加大歓迎：** **毎回約70%が初めての方なので、すぐ馴染めます！** * **一人参加でも安心：** **ほとんどの方が一人で来場し、新しい友人を作って帰ります。** * **多言語OK：** **日本語、中国語、韓国語、台湾語、英語で交流できます 🧋** **📍** **日時と場所** **🗓 2週間ごとの土曜日開催** **🕕 18:00 – 22:00** **📍 Harts Pub (The Rocks)** **🚶‍♂️ アクセス抜群：** * **Circular Quay駅から徒歩5分** * **Wynyard駅から徒歩8分** **💰 参加費：無料** **👉** **参加方法** **Meetupで "Join" または Facebookで "Going" のどちらかをクリックしてください。** **Instagramをフォロー＆DM：@_lounge_asia** **⚠️【禁止事項】勧誘・営業活動(MLM等)、ナンパ、迷惑行為は一切禁止です。違反者は即刻退場となります。不審な行為はすぐに主催者(Chris / Kev)までお知らせください。** **⚠️** **注意事項** **写真付き身分証が必須：パスポートまたは運転免許証のみ（学生証は不可）。** **18歳以上限定：NSW州法に基づき、会場入り口でIDチェックがあります。** **🎁** **VIPメンバー募集中** **コミュニティ専用アプリを開発中！先行アクセスや特別パーティーの招待を受け取るには、VIPリストに登録してください。** **👉** [VIP登録はこちら](https://forms.gle/T2KukvgEiGWEz3VR9) **👥 ホスト紹介** **🎤 Chris – シドニーホストのクリスが、皆さんを温かく迎えます！** **Lounge Asia Sydney 🌏** **專為亞洲背景及喜愛亞洲文化的朋友打造，雪梨最溫馨的交流聚會！** **"在溫暖放鬆的氛圍中，與新朋友一起開啟美好的週六夜晚"** **✨ 澳洲已有超過** **1,000名\*\*\*\*成員 加入** **✨** **免費入場** **✨ 輕鬆友善（非常適合聊天交流）** **【為什麼要加入我們？】** * **歡迎新人：** **每次約有70%是新朋友，完全不用擔心！** * **一個人來也OK：** **大多數人都是獨自前往，並帶著新友誼離開。** * **語言無障礙：** **日語、中文、韓語、台語及英語皆可通 🧋** **📍** **時間與地點** **🗓 每兩週一次（週六）** **🕕 18:00 – 22:00** **📍 Harts Pub (The Rocks)** **🚶‍♂️ 交通極便利：** * **步行5分鐘即達 Circular Quay 站** * **步行8分鐘即達 Wynyard 站** **💰 費用：免費** **👉** **如何參加** **請在 Meetup 點選 "Join" 或在 Facebook 點選 "Going"（擇一即可）。** **並追蹤我們的 Instagram 並傳送訊息：@_lounge_asia** **⚠️【嚴禁推銷與騷擾】 禁止任何商業/傳直銷(MLM)招攬及搭訕騷擾行為。違者將被立即請離。如有問題請即時告知主辦人(Chris / Kev)。** **⚠️ 重要事項** **必須攜帶附照片的身分證件：僅限護照或駕照（不接受學生證）。** **年滿18歲：根據NSW法令，進入酒吧需進行證件核對。** **🎁 成為創始VIP成員** **我們正在開發官方專屬App！立即加入VIP名單，獲得優先下載權及未來特別派對的邀請。** **👉** [點此加入VIP名單](https://forms.gle/T2KukvgEiGWEz3VR9) **👥 主辦人** **🎤 Chris – 我們親切的雪梨主辦人 Chris，期待見到大家！** **Lounge Asia Sydney 🌏** **아시아인들과 아시아 문화를 사랑하는 이들을 위한 시드니 최고의 커뮤니티!** **"따뜻하고 편안한 분위기에서 새로운 친구들과 함께 즐거운 토요일 밤을 보내세요"** **✨** **누적 1,000명** **이상의 멤버가 함께했습니다** **✨** **입장료 무료** **✨ 편안하고 친근한 분위기 (대화를 즐기기에 완벽한 공간)** **【참여해야 하는 이유】** * **첫 참가자 환영:** **매회 참가자의 약 70%가 새로운 분들입니다!** * **혼자 와도 괜찮아요:** **대부분 혼자 오셔서 새로운 친구를 사귀어 갑니다.** * **다양한 언어 지원:** **일본어, 중국어, 한국어, 대만어 및 영어 가능 🧋** **📍 일시 및 장소** **🗓 격주 토요일** **🕕 오후 6:00 – 10:00** **📍 Harts Pub (The Rocks)** **🚶‍♂️ 최고의 접근성:** * **Circular Quay 역 도보 5분** * **Wynyard 역 도보 8분** **💰 비용: 무료** **👉** **참여 방법** **Meetup에서 "Join" 또는 Facebook에서 "Going" 중 하나를 클릭해 주세요.** **그 다음, Instagram 팔로우 후 DM: @_lounge_asia** **⚠️【영업 및 헌팅 금지】 비즈니스/다단계(MLM) 권유 및 불쾌한 헌팅 행위를 엄격히 금지합니다. 위반 시 즉시 퇴장 조치됩니다. 문제 발생 시 호스트(Chris / Kev)에게 알려주세요.** **⚠️ 중요 사항** **사진이 부착된 신분증 필수：여권 또는 운전면허증만 가능 (학생증 불가).** **18세 이상 입장 가능：NSW 법에 따라 신분증 확인이 진행됩니다.** **🎁 창립 VIP 멤버 모집** **우리 커뮤니티만을 위한 공식 앱을 개발 중입니다! VIP 리스트에 등록하고 우선 액세스 권한과 특별 파티 초대장을 받으세요.** **👉** [VIP 리스트 등록하기](https://forms.gle/T2KukvgEiGWEz3VR9) **👥 호스트 소개** **🎤 Chris – 친절한 시드니 호스트 Chris가 여러분을 반갑게 맞이해 드립니다!** **Lounge Asia Sydney 🌏** **专为亚洲背景及喜爱亚洲文化的朋友打造，悉尼最温馨的交流聚会！** **"在温暖放松的氛围中，与新朋友一起开启美好的周六夜晚"** **✨ 澳洲已有超过** **1,000名\*\*\*\*成员 加入** **✨** **免费入场** **✨ 轻松友善（非常适合聊天交流）** **【为什么要加入我们？】** * **欢迎新人：** **每次约有70%是新朋友，完全不用担心！** * **一个人来也OK：** **大多数人都是独自前往，并带着新友谊离开。** * **语言无障碍：** **日语、中文、韩语、台语及英语皆可通 🧋** **📍** **时间与地点** **🗓 每两周一次（周六）** **🕕 18:00 – 22:00** **📍 Harts Pub (The Rocks)** **🚶‍♂️ 交通极便利：** * **步行5分钟即达 Circular Quay 站** * **步行8分钟即达 Wynyard 站** **💰 费用：免费** **👉** **如何参加** **请在 Meetup 页面点选 "Join" 或在 Facebook 页面点选 "Going"（择一即可）。** **然后关注我们的 Instagram 并发送消息：@_lounge_asia** **⚠️** **重要事项** **必须携带附照片的身份证件：仅限护照或驾照（不接受学生证）。** **年满18岁：根据NSW法令，进入酒吧需进行证件核对。** **🎁** **成为创始VIP成员** **我们正在开发官方专属App！立即加入VIP名单，获得优先下载权及未来特别派对的邀请。** **👉** [点此加入VIP名单](https://forms.gle/T2KukvgEiGWEz3VR9) **👥 主办人** **🎤 Chris – 我们的悉尼主办人 Chris，期待见到大家！** **Lounge Asia Sydney 🌏** **Cộng đồng thân thiện nhất dành cho người gốc Á và yêu văn hóa Á Đông tại Sydney!** **"Bắt đầu tối Thứ Bảy tuyệt vời với những người bạn mới trong không gian ấm cúng"** **✨ Đã có hơn** **1,000** **thành viên tham gia tại Úc** **✨** **Vào cửa MIỄN PHÍ** **✨ Thoải mái & Thân thiện (Không gian lý tưởng để trò chuyện)** **【Tại sao bạn nên tham gia?】** * **Chào đón người mới:** **Khoảng 70% người tham gia là người mới trong mỗi buổi!** * **Dễ dàng tham gia một mình:** **Hầu hết mọi người đi một mình và kết bạn mới ngay tại đây.** * **Đa ngôn ngữ:** **Tiếng Nhật, Trung, Hàn, Đài Loan & Tiếng Anh đều được hỗ trợ 🧋** **📍** **THỜI GIAN & ĐỊA ĐIỂM** **🗓 Thứ Bảy cách tuần (2 tuần một lần)** **🕕 6:00pm – 10:00pm** **📍 Harts Pub (The Rocks)** **🚶‍♂️ Tiện đường di chuyển:** * **5 phút đi bộ từ Circular Quay Station** * **8 phút đi bộ từ Wynyard Station** **💰 Chi phí: MIỄN PHÍ** **👉** **CÁCH THỨC THAM GIA** **Vui lòng nhấn "Join" trên Meetup HOẶC "Going" trên Facebook.** **Sau đó Follow & DM cho chúng tôi trên Instagram: @_lounge_asia** **⚠️【Cấm Quảng Cáo & Quấy Rối】 Nghiêm cấm bán hàng đa cấp (MLM) và các hành vi quấy rối/tán tỉnh. 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The Trolley Problem: Would you kill the fat man?

Chances are you've heard some version of this before, but it's worth revisiting. A runaway trolley is hurtling down the tracks toward five unsuspecting workers. You're standing on a footbridge above, and beside you is a large man. If you push him onto the tracks, his body will stop the trolley. He will die—but the five will live. Would you do it? What if pushing him saved a hundred people? This is no idle riddle. Our responses to this famous thought experiment (and many variants of it) reveal how we weigh consequences, rights, and intentions, and how our moral intuitions can clash with our moral reasoning. Moreover, these choices matter in the real world. From foreseeable risks to civilian lives in military action, to public‑health decisions about allocating scarce vaccines, to autonomous vehicles deciding who to save in a crash, trolley problems offer an accessible way to confront the hard edges of moral decision‑making in the modern age. Let's dive in. ***Primary Reading: [An Introduction to the Trolley Problem](https://1drv.ms/b/c/adb4f7488b2eef0a/IQCJWblmfROdQ57-BP0B6yCtAarIwZk1SPyFG157nZiDWN0?e=hjP4jO)*** (document prepared for this discussion) ***(Optional) Book: Would You Kill the Fat Man? The Trolley Problem and What Your Answer Tells Us About Right and Wrong (2014) by David Edmonds*** For this meetup, we’ve prepared a 40-page guide that introduces the Trolley Problem, its philosophical significance, and what neuroscience has learned from using it to study moral decision-making. The guide includes sixteen scenarios, each probing different aspects of moral thinking: How do we weigh consequences against rights? Does intention matter more than outcomes? Do personal relationships override impartial calculation? When is it acceptable to use one person to save many? These scenarios reveal the complexity of our moral intuitions and will form the heart of our discussion. Hopefully the prepared guide will leave you wanting more. If so, David Edmonds' *Would You Kill the Fat Man?* is a wonderful next step. Edmonds traces the fascinating history of the Trolley Problem, interviews philosophers who've wrestled with it, and explains the competing moral frameworks with clarity and wit. It's highly readable and brings real depth to these abstract dilemmas—but it's entirely optional. The guide has everything you need for our discussion. As always, we strongly encourage you to do the reading before attending. This will enrich both your experience and our collective discussion. We’ve also put links below on further resources on the topic. So join us for a drink (and optional meal) at 6:30pm on Monday, 1st June, on the 2nd floor of the Keg & Brew Hotel in Surrey Hills (i.e. up two flights of stairs). The venue is conveniently located near Central Station and the Light Rail. We look forward to seeing you there! P.S. Please adjust your RSVP if you have indicated that you will come but are no longer able to do so. This is courteous to other people if there is a waitlist. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- These are just optional links to consider. Feel free to pass on other useful links in the discussion section. **Videos** * A TED-Ed explainer on basic trolley problems: [Would you sacrifice one person to save five? (5 mins)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yg16u_bzjPE&t=1s) * Michael Sandel starts his famous Harvard justice lecture course with some trolley problems: [ Justice: What's The Right Thing To Do?](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBdfcR-8hEY) * Podcast with David Edmonds, author of our book, on trolley problems: [Philosophy Bytes - Trolley Problems](https://philosophybites.com/podcast/david-edmonds-on-trolley-problems/) * Podcast with Prof Joshua Greene, a pioneer on applying neuroscience to the trolley problem: [Trolleyology with Dr Joshua Greene (1.22 hr)](https://www.alieward.com/ologies/trolleyology) * TED-Ed on self-driving car scenarios [The ethical dilemma of self-driving cars (4 mins)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ixIoDYVfKA0) * A real-life version of the trolley problem staged with unsuspecting participants!: [The trolley problem in real life (35 mins)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sl5KJ69qiA&t=158s) * For fans of *The Good Place*, you’ll remember the ever-indecisive philosophy professor Chidi facing a real life trolley problem: [The Good Place – The Trolley Problem (3 mins)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtRhrfhP5b4) * If you want to brush up on your utilitarianism and Kant’s categorical imperative, see these two Crash Course Philosophy videos: [Utilitarianism: Crash Course Philosophy (10 mins)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-a739VjqdSI) [Kant & Categorical Imperatives: Crash Course Philosophy (10 mins)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bIys6JoEDw) **Written** * A nice easter egg for anyone who has read down the page this far (from the Utilitarianism.com website): [Would You Kill the Fat Man?](https://www.utilitarianism.com/trolley-problem.pdf) * Encyclopedia Entries: [Wikipedia - The Trolley Problem](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trolley_problem) [Wikipedia - Dual Process Theory](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dual_process_theory) [Britannica - The Trolley Problem](https://www.britannica.com/topic/trolley-problem) * A Conversation piece on AI systems and trolley problems [The self‑driving trolley problem](https://theconversation.com/the-self-driving-trolley-problem-how-will-future-ai-systems-make-the-most-ethical-choices-for-all-of-us-170961) * If you want to play with some moral dilemmas in autonomous vehicle crash scenarios and see how your choices compare globally: [Moral Machine - Moral Decisions and Machine Intelligence](https://www.moralmachine.net/)