Online Group - Philosophy, Science, Politics and Economics

“Pilgrimage, Solitude, and Sacred Journeys: Modern Nomads or Seekers?”

What fills the space when traditional belief fades? And why do we still feel the need to walk, to wander, to search?

Join us for a deep, open conversation or feel free to just listen! - About the human search for meaning in an increasingly secular world. Whether you're spiritual, skeptical, religious, or undecided—this meetup welcomes every perspective.

We'll explore two closely connected themes:

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1. Can We Live Without God(s)?
In a world where organized religion is fading for many—

• What takes the place of the sacred?
• Can philosophy, community, art, or nature offer the same depth?
• Is meaning something we must now create rather than receive?

2. Pilgrimage, Solitude, and Sacred Journeys
Why do people still walk the Camino, climb mountains, or travel alone to faraway places?

• Are we modern pilgrims in disguise?
• What do solitude and silence offer that society can’t?
• Is the journey itself now the sacred act?

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Open and casual discussion. No preparation needed—just bring your thoughts, questions, and stories.

This is a space for conversation—not conclusions. Whether you’ve pondered these questions for years or are just beginning to ask them, you’re very welcome.

“The Philosophy of Happiness (!) — From Buddha to Brain Scans” - Join our online conversation, or just tune in to listen (signup for link)

Meaning, Pleasure, Discipline, Faith, and What It Means to Live Well
Everyone wants to be happy—but no one seems to agree on what that actually means. Is happiness inner peace or external success? Pleasure or purpose? Detachment, discipline, faith, or self-optimization? Across history, cultures, and now science, radically different answers compete for our attention.
This isn’t a self-help workshop or a mindfulness class. It’s a philosophical conversation about happiness as an idea, a practice, and a social goal.

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Topics we’ll touch on:

• Buddha and the end of suffering: desire, attachment, and liberation
• Stoicism: control, resilience, and emotional discipline
• Hedonism: pleasure, limits, and whether “more” ever satisfies
• Religion and happiness: salvation, meaning, and transcendence
• Modern self-help: empowerment, illusion, or coping strategy?
• What does science say? Brains, dopamine, habits, and well-being data
• Can a society be “happy”—and should happiness be a political goal?
• And finally… is happiness something to pursue, cultivate, accept—or stop chasing altogether?

Casual discussion. No philosophical or scientific background required—just curiosity and lived experience. Whether you feel content, restless, skeptical, or searching—you’re not alone.
Let’s explore happiness not as a slogan—but as one of humanity’s oldest and hardest questions.

“The Role of the State (!) — Nanny, Neutral Referee, or Quiet Manipulator?” - Join us online, participate or listen in. Signup and get the link for the online session :-)

Freedom, Responsibility, Behavioral Economics, and Who Really Decides
The modern state no longer just taxes, regulates, and enforces laws. It nudges. It designs choices. It subtly shapes behavior—often in the name of health, safety, equality, or efficiency. But where is the line between helping citizens and controlling them?
This isn’t a left–right debate or a policy seminar. It’s a philosophical conversation about power, freedom, and the assumptions we make about human behavior.

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Topics we’ll touch on:

• Is the “nanny state” a myth—or a growing reality?
• Behavioral economics: helping people choose better, or bypassing free will?
• Are nudges respectful guidance—or soft coercion?
• Who decides what “good behavior” actually is?
• Can freedom survive if choices are engineered?
• Do people need protection from themselves—or from the state?
• And ultimately… what kind of citizens does this model create: autonomous adults or well-managed subjects?

Casual discussion. No background in economics or political theory required—just curiosity and a willingness to reflect honestly. Whether you value strong institutions, personal freedom, or feel torn between the two—you’re not alone.
Let’s examine the invisible hands shaping our choices—and ask how much guidance we really want.

Wars, AI, Civilizations, and Competing Visions of Life... Join us for an interessting session online! Listen in or participate, your choice :)

We’re entering an era defined by a single, uneasy question: who shapes the future of the world? The rivalry between the United States and China is no longer just about trade or territory. It’s about technology, artificial intelligence, power—and, beneath it all, very different ideas about what a good life and a good society actually are.
This is not a military briefing or a policy debate. It’s a philosophical conversation about what this global confrontation really means for humanity.

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Topics we’ll touch on:

• Is this a new Cold War—or something fundamentally different?
• AI as a strategic weapon: dominance, surveillance, autonomy, and control
• Freedom vs stability: individual rights or collective order?
• Can technology replace ideology—or does it secretly become ideology?
• Is war becoming more likely, or just more invisible?
• What do these two worldviews say about human nature, meaning, and purpose?
• And ultimately… what kind of future are we drifting toward—and which one do we want?

Casual discussion. No expertise required. Just curiosity, reflection, and a willingness to think beyond headlines and slogans. Whether you feel anxious, fascinated, skeptical, or conflicted—you’re not alone.
Let’s look past the superpowers—and ask what kind of world they are quietly building for all of us.