Sam Harris Philadelphia Meet Up Group

Making Sense in Philly

A bi-weekly meetup for Sam Harris listeners in the Philadelphia area.
Each session, we focus on the most recent episode of Making Sense. We break down the arguments, push back on ideas, clarify what we agree or disagree with, and explore the topics further than the episode allows. Think of it as the conversation you wish you could have after pressing stop.

If an older episode or broader topic from Sam's work has been stuck in your head, bring that too. The recent episode is the starting point, not the boundary.

This group is open to anyone regardless of background, belief, or worldview. You don't need to agree with Sam on everything. You do need to be a genuine listener who engages with his ideas seriously, whether that means defending them, challenging them, or just trying to understand them better.

What to expect:
- Casual, honest conversation. No presentations. No lectures.
- A mix of philosophy, science, politics, AI, meditation, ethics, and whatever else Sam is talking about
- People who want to think out loud without performing
- Respect for disagreement

If you've ever finished an episode and wished you had someone thoughtful to talk it through with, this is that.

Recent episodes:
Sam talks with Alex O'Connor about The Self
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=un5JsnnxZKU

Sam talks with Garry Kasparov about the state of Americas Democracy:
https://www.samharris.org/podcasts/making-sense-episodes/461-dictators-always-tell-you-what-theyll-do
Free episode if youre not a subscriber -https://samharris.org/episode/SE482FE5A2D