[Tuesday] Discussion: Knowledge

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Knowledge is the understanding and awareness we gain through experience, learning, and reflection. It helps us make sense of the world, solve problems, and make decisions. Knowledge can be personal or shared, practical or theoretical, taught or discovered. It raises questions like: How do we know what we know? What counts as truth? And how do we keep learning and growing? In this discussion, we’ll explore where knowledge comes from, how we value it, and how it shapes the way we see ourselves and others.

1. How do you define knowledge, and how is it different from information or belief?
2. Where do you feel you’ve gained your most meaningful knowledge—school, experience, others, or elsewhere?
3. Can you think of something you once “knew” that later turned out to be wrong? What changed your mind?
4. How do emotions, intuition, or personal experience contribute to what we consider knowledge?
5. What role does curiosity play in gaining and expanding knowledge?
6. How do you decide whether a source of knowledge is trustworthy?
7. Is there a type of knowledge you value more—practical skills, emotional insight, academic learning, etc.?
8. How do different cultures or communities define and pass down knowledge?
9. Can knowledge ever be a burden? In what ways?
10. How do you continue to learn and grow your understanding as an adult?
11. How do you share what you know with others in a meaningful or respectful way?

These are just some of the questions we will discuss during our meetup. No preparation needed, just bring yourself and a willingness to listen and share your thoughts.

The meetup will be structured in a way to promote small group discussion so everyone has a chance to listen, be heard, and really dive into the discussion.

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Due to the increased group size, we're making a few changes to how our discussions will be structured.

We'll arrange tables of 6 participants each, without a moderator. When you arrive, please gather at the front near the escalator. Once enough people are assembled, I'll escort each group of 6 to their table to begin the discussion, and continue doing this as more participants arrive.

Each table will receive a sheet containing the topic description and discussion questions. Feel free to take a photo or refer to the event page to have your own copy handy.

The official event time is from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm, but some of us stay longer, transitioning into informal conversations beyond the topic. You're welcome to join any other ongoing discussions once your initial group wraps up and members start leaving.

Please do not go directly to a table upon arrival; instead, wait at the front area by the escalator. This approach will help us manage seating smoothly and ensure everyone enjoys an organized and engaging discussion experience.