About us
Globalizing Ideas
Thanks to our growing community, we can debate big ideas with people all over the world... Simultaneously!!
https://ideas-exchange.info/en/
Join our global community of minds and share with people in different countries and from all backgrounds thorough our weekly online debates. Imagine debating with people in 10 different countries at the same time... How awesome is that?
This is a safe, inclusive and respectful space designed to talk to other humans, learn from one another and implement our ideas, in all relevant aspects of life.
We will discuss both “big” and “small” ideas, talking about the past, present, and future, the ideal world and our everyday reality.
Each Meetup will have a main focus subject, with a wide margin to explore other interesting topics.
Our main rule:
“I do not agree with what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it.”
Some subjects we’ll explore:
- Human wellbeing and psychology
- Relationships and family
- Society, economics and politics
- Lifestyles, cultures and languages
- Technology and futurism
- Philosophy, religions and ideologies
- The “why” and “what for” of life
And many more, that we’ll decide on together…
Welcome to the global community of Ideas Exchange!
Upcoming events
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- $6.00
Can We Still Talk Across Our Differences? The Future of Dialogue
·OnlineOnlineWelcome to this fascinating global debate, held simultaneously across cities and countries. Join thoughtful people from around the world for a structured conversation where disagreement is welcome and curiosity matters more than winning.
Reserve your place: https://ideas-exchange.info/en/online-debate/can-we-still-talk-across-our-differences/
Public conversation increasingly rewards certainty, outrage and performance. Political identity can shape whom we trust before a discussion even begins, while fragmented media make it difficult to agree on basic facts. Yet dialogue remains one of the few tools available when people must share workplaces, families, cities and democracies despite deep disagreement.
This final English debate in the Meetup series asks when dialogue changes minds, when it merely manages coexistence, and when refusing conversation is justified. We will examine empathy without endorsement, the role of power and bad faith, and the habits and institutions that make disagreement productive.## Key topics we will discuss
- Why people change—or defend—their beliefs
- Understanding, persuasion, compromise and coexistence as different goals
- Empathy without agreement or endorsement
- Identity, dignity and emotional safety
- Shared facts in a fragmented information environment
- Bad faith, propaganda and the limits of dialogue
- Online incentives that turn conversation into performance
- Practices and institutions that help people disagree better
You do not need to arrive with a fixed position. Bring experiences, questions and a willingness to listen. People of all ages, professions, countries and political viewpoints are welcome.
## Practical information
When? Tuesday, October 27, 2026
What time? 8:00 PM New York · 7:00 PM Chicago · 5:00 PM Los Angeles
How does it work? Online on Zoom · International groups · Maximum 9 participants per group
How much? US$6 contribution · First participation free on request · Full refund if it is not for you
Do I need to prepare? You do not have to prepare. The optional Food for Thought videos below offer contrasting perspectives and useful questions.
How do I connect? You will receive the Zoom link by email no later than 24 hours after payment.
Register now: https://ideas-exchange.info/en/online-debate/can-we-still-talk-across-our-differences/2 attendees
Past events
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