About us
Do you wish you could have more of the genuine, passionate conversations which make you feel deeply connected to other human beings?
Welcome to Minds in Motion! Our mission is to connect the world one deep conversation at a time. We believe in the power of conversations to connect us all to our shared humanity.
We host regular events to explore interesting topics together, which will leave you feeling enriched and full of new ideas and insights about yourself and the world. We create a safe space for everyone to participate in.
To allow this experience to happen fully, we encourage each participant to participate actively and to share ideas and stories that enriched their lives.
To guarantee a safe space and playful exploration, be mindful of existing rules:
- DO listen respecfully. DON'T interrupt others.
- DO show up with a learning mindset. DON'T try to win an argument.
- DO show curiosity towards other people experiences and ideas. DON'T project judgement and blame.
- DO make yourself fully present. DON'T pull out your phone during the conversation.
Why are we here?
For most of human history we've lived in small communities. Now, as a global society we are more connected, but also more disconnected than ever before. We've traded quality for quantity, meaningful engagement in the community and connection to place with superficial small talk. When we meet new people, or even meet up with old friends, we have the same conversations over and over again.
The power of meaningful conversations
Studies show, though, that the more deep, meaningful conversations we have, the happier we are. Not only are we happier when we connect in a meaningful way, but we share new, inspiring ideas and come to care for one another in a way that encourages problem solving and cooperation in the face of complex challenges. Allowing ourselves to understand those who are outside of our usual bubbles just a little bit better is a practice that we need more of in our divided culture. Hopefully this practice makes us more understanding, less judgemental of different perspectives, and more respectful, collaborative people overall. How would we change as a culture if we took the time to talk about challenging or deeper topics in person, rather than writing angry posts on social media?
Upcoming events
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Book club: The Anxious Generation
z'sam Zentrum für freiwilliges Engagement, Theresienstraße 63, München, DEThis is a book club discussion of:
The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness by Jonathan Haidt.- 400 pages or 10 hours of audio.
- Finishing the book is optional.
In this book, the author examines how smartphones and social media have reshaped everyday life for children and adolescents, with noticeable effects on well-being and social interaction. The book connects personal experience with broader cultural and societal changes driven by constant connectivity. It invites readers to reflect on how technology influences behavior, relationships, and responsibility in modern society.
Example of questions to discuss:
- In what ways have smartphones and social media changed how people relate to themselves and others?
- Do you recognize patterns from the book in your own life or in people around you?
- Where should we draw the line between personal choice and societal responsibility when it comes to technology use?
- What do you think children lose—and gain—by growing up online?
- How should schools and families respond to the challenges described in the book?
- If we were designing social media today from scratch, what values should guide it?
This discussion values shared reflection over completeness, so everyone is welcome regardless of how much of the book they’ve read.
If you've never participated before, here's what to expect:
- 2 hours of deep, interesting conversations in a respectful environment that will elevate your spirit and give you new ideas for life, work or relationships.
- a supportive group of people sharing their own unique experiences and viewpoints, and encouraging you to do the same.
- a rich mix of newcomers and regulars from different countries and cultures for a broad diversity of opinions and experiences.
In order to cover the room expenses we will collect a small donation per participant.
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