"COINCIDENCE" | Thought Experiments in Pubs | Potters Bar

Join us for 'Thought Experiments in Pubs'. Connecting conversations, guaranteed.

A chance to discuss interesting questions in a wonderful space. No experience necessary. Don't worry about coming on your own, most people will be in the same boat and everyone is very friendly.

Who should come?
Everyone. The more perspectives, the richer the conversation. Each session is standalone and there is a nice mix of first timers and regulars. The atmosphere is calm and inquisitive so leave your boxing gloves at home!

What to expect
We discuss three 'thought experiments' or scenarios at each event all focused on a central theme. For September 9th the theme will be COINCIDENCE.

We discuss each thought experiment in small groups of about four. There will be an opportunity to change groups between each thought experiment, so you’ll get the chance to connect with quite a few different people at each event.

At the end of the session we’ll have a short get together as a whole group to share thoughts and ‘vote’ on a few questions, so that you can get a sense of everyone’s views.
After that feel free to stay and continue to chat with your fellow thinkers!

We run our Potters Bar events once a month, usually on a Weds evening. It's £5 for a ticket which helps us to cover our costs.

If you have friends who are not on Meetup but who might enjoy this event, feel free to get an extra ticket (or 2) for them when you sign up.

The group is part of the Thought Experiments in Public network founded by Bonny Astor, so if you've been to one of Bonny's London events, you'll know the score.

The Venue
The beautiful Old Manor pub in Potters Bar. Dating back to the 13th century, the building is the surviving part of an old manor house.

We’ll be at the top of the stairs in a cosy space with exposed beams called ‘The Eaves’. Ask at the bar if you can't find us!

Address: The Old Manor, Wyllyotts Place, Darkes Lane, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6 2JD.

By train: the nearest station is Potters Bar (a 4 minute walk to the venue) with fast train links from Finsbury Park and Kings Cross as well as Welwyn Garden City and Cambridge.

By car: Potters Bar is close to the A1(M) and the M25 (South Mimms roundabout). There’s lots of parking including: the pub's car park; free on-street parking after 6.30 on Darkes Lane; and an underground car park (pay and display) opposite the pub (under Wyllyotts theatre).