Group Discussion - Language: Still Lost in Translation?

Join us in mutual enrichment of perspectives through discussing deep topics in the company of warm, insightful people. Many of us are regulars, but newcomers are welcome!

On a sunny Sunday a year ago, we memorably looked at the promise and pitfalls of language. Now, as a new season begins, we’ll revisit the language and communication domain from fresh angles: what’s changed, what hasn’t, and whether there's fresh hope for humanity's ability to communicate.

Last year these were some of the areas we covered:

• Is it always good to know exactly what another person means?
• Has the internet and social media improved our communication?
• Will technology eliminate language as we know it?
• Ultimately, what is the future of language?

Before the meetup, feel free to submit topic suggestions in the realm of language, communication, and miscommunication using this form:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1r69tYWPU5EyG5edTkcsUFz6aP_ciK1uI9YL67Gx84v8/

The group will vote on which 2-3 topics we would like to talk about, then have a facilitated discussion for about 30-45 minutes on each topic (ideally we'll weave a thread through the discussion).

Location Note: We are finalizing the venue for this meetup, but it will be located in the vicinity of *Mission Bay/Mission Rock*. Once the attendee roster is finalized, we'll communicate the exact location to confirmed attendees 1-2 days before we meet. Please only attend if you have a confirmed spot, as per our norms. Standard Meetup norms/terms of service also apply: https://help.meetup.com/hc/en-us/articles/360027447252-Terms-of-Service

Looking forward to our discussion!