About us
A laid-back group focussed on good conversation with minimal structure. We take thought experiments as conversational jumping off points and see how ideas flow from there.
We meet in nice pubs/cafes/bars/galleries in central London. Everyone welcome! The more perspectives, the richer the conversation.
I post regular reflections and newsletters on substack.
You can see what we look like and get regular updates on instagram.
Featured event
BATTERSEA: HAWKINS FORGE • HAPPINESS | Thought Experiments in Pubs
A special theme for our pilot event at HAWKINS FORGE in Battersea: HAPPINESS
I'm so excited to bring THOUGHT EXPERIMENTS IN PUBS to this new venue. The pub staff reached out because they'd seen TEiP elsewhere and thought we'd be at at home at Hawkins Forge. From the moment I walked into the pub I could see why. It embodies our values: warm, welcoming, convivial, and a home to deep thinkers. I can't wait for you to join us there.
The pub has boardgames and cards for the after party, and they’ve also kindly offered us a deal on their Arrowsmiths Darts experience: 30 minutes free for anyone who buys a drink.
This episode of TEiP will explore the theme 'HAPPINESS' by way of three thought experiments, which I will post in the comments on the day.
Spaces are limited, so get your ticket early if you want to be there 😊
THOUGHT EXPERIMENTS - announced on the day of the event
WHATSAPP GROUP - stay in the loop
INSTAGRAM - see what we look like (including The People of TEiP project)
SUBSTACK - sign up for the newsletter and more
The idea: A chance to meet and talk at a 'deeper' level than 'small talk'.
How we'll do it (timings approximate):
- 7:00pm - Arrive at Hawkins Forge. We'll be in the private dining room - ask at the bar if you can't find us.
- Organise ourselves into small groups (3-4)
- Have a look at the thought experiments (announced on the day of the event)
- 7:15 - First rotation begins - Talk about the first thought experiment, but feel free to pursue tangents and anecdotes.
- 7:35 - Optional reshuffle: swap groups, move on to the second thought experiment.
- 8:00 - Optional reshuffle: swap groups, move on to the third thought experiment.
- 8:25pm - Wrap up - hear about upcoming events, feedback/requests for future meetups.
- 8:30 Meetup ‘ends’. But feel free to carry on conversations. Usually a lot of us stay until late :-)
Notes on the general atmosphere:
- The vibe is to let conversation flow rather than stick strictly to one topic.
- While we'd like to talk about 'meaningful things', we also see the value in lighter topics, so don't worry about not being 'deep' enough!
- Feel free to suggest ideas for future Thought Experiments in Pubs meetup groups, both in terms of structure and topics to discuss.
Where we'll meet:
This group will be at Hawkins Forge, 5 minutes walk from Clapham Junction. We'll be in the private dining room - ask at the bar if you can't find us.
Who should come:
Everyone! We believe that the more perspectives, the richer the conversation. This group is not about being experts in Philosophy, it is about doing philosophy. That is, bringing our various life experiences and lenses on the world to group discussions about the human experience, the nature of reality... etc....
I'm so looking forward to meeting & talking with you in this beautiful location :-)
If you would like to further support me & these meetups, you can do so here: https://buymeacoffee.com/bonnyastor
Thank you!
Upcoming events
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SOLD OUT • TEiP ON THE HOUSE • PORTOBELLO • SEASON 4 EPISODE 2: PERSUASION
The Earl of Lonsdale, 277-281 Westbourne Grove, London, GBOur BIG FREE Friday night episode of Thought Experiments in Pubs.
Join us to think (and imagine) out loud with an openminded group of people from all walks of life :-)
This time we'll be talking about "PERSUASION".
We'll explore the theme using three thought experiments (posted in the comments below on the day of the event)
The aim of this meetup: meet new people and have different, thought provoking conversations.
You can get a sense of what the events and community are like here.
WHATSAPP GROUP - stay in the loop
SUBSTACK - get our newsletter
INSTAGRAM & FACEBOOK - bits and pieces about the people, the thought experiments, and the communityHow we'll do it (timings approximate):
- 6:30 - Arrive at the pub, find us in the dining room
- Organise ourselves into small groups (4-7ish...recent research finding: apparently 4 is the best number for a good conversation!)
- Have a look at the thought experiments (posted here on the day of the event)
- 6:45 - First rotation begins - Talk about the first thought experiment. If you don’t want to talk about that one, move on to another one. Feel free to veer off topic.
- 7:05 - Optional shuffle: swap groups, move on to the second thought experiment.
- 7:30 - Optional shuffle: swap groups, move on to the third thought experiment.
- 7:55 - Wrap up - hear about upcoming events, join the whatsapp group, give feedback/requests for future meetups.
- 8:00 Meetup ‘ends’. But feel free to carry on conversations :-)
Notes on the general atmosphere:
- The vibe is to let conversation flow rather than stick strictly to one topic.
- While we'd like to talk about 'meaningful things', we also see the value in lighter topics, so don't worry about not being 'deep' enough!
- Feel free to suggest ideas for future episodes of Thought Experiments in Pubs, both in terms of structure and topics to discuss.
Where we'll meet:
This group will be at the Earl of Lonsdale Pub on Portobello. The nearest Tube station is Notting Hill Gate.Who should come:
Everyone! We believe that the more perspectives, the richer the conversation. This group is not about being experts in Philosophy, it is about doing philosophy. That is, bringing our various life experiences and lenses on the world to group discussions about the human experience, the nature of reality... etc. etc....Looking forward to meeting & talking with you!
If you would like to support me & these meetups with a donation, you can do so here: https://buymeacoffee.com/bonnyastor
Thank you!
**ALTERNATIVE PLATFORM FOR TICKETS - TRIBE**
#everyonewelcome #newideas #newpeople #inclusivity #openmindedness
100 attendees- £5.00
SOLD OUT • TEiP DEEP: A small group, deep dive into a single Thought Experiment
The Fitzroy Tavern, 16 Charlotte Street, W1T 2LY, London, GBA smaller, quieter, and less rushed edition of THOUGHT EXPERIMENTS IN PUBS.
At TEiP DEEP, we have the chance to spend a whole hour and a half on one thought experiment, exploring different perspectives, coming up with new questions, listening and learning from one another.
How it works:
- We split into small groups for each chapter of the thought experiment (3-4).
- We shuffle every 25 mins to meet new people and change things up.
- And at the end we'll have a brief group reflection, sharing ideas and insights - this will be lightly facilitated to ensure that everyone has a chance to speak if they want to (no pressure).Some simple ground rules to keep our conversation the best it can be:
- respect for one another’s perspectives, beliefs, time (etc.)
- confidentiality of personal stories
- own your perspective
- you don’t have to talk if you don’t want to.
Our aim is the same as our bigger Thought Experiments in Pubs meetups: a chance to meet and talk at about meaningful, thought provoking things.
Although we’ll be going a bit ‘deeper’, we’ll keep the intention to have an enjoyable evening, with good humour and fun.
Places are limited to 15-20 people and tickets are £5.
Please update your RSVP if you can no longer attend so that someone else can have your place.
Who should come:
Everyone! We believe that the more perspectives, the richer the conversation. This group is not about being experts in Philosophy, it is about doing philosophy. That is, bringing our various life experiences and lenses on the world to group discussions about the human experience, the nature of reality...etc. etc....Where we'll meet:
The Fitzroy Tavern in Fitzrovia. The nearest Tube stations are Goodge Street and Tottenham Court Road.Looking forward to meeting & talking with you :-)
WHATSAPP GROUP - stay in the loop
INSTAGRAM - see what we look like
FACEBOOK - ditto
WEBSITE - sign up to the newsletter, support, & feed back**ALTERNATIVE PLATFORM FOR TICKETS - tribe**
#philosophyinpubs #inclusivity #openmindedness #deepdive #TEiPdeep
18 attendees - £5.00
SOLD OUT • ST PANCRAS • S2E2: LOVE III | Thought Experiments in Pubs
The Betjeman Arms, St. Pancras International Station, London, GBAlthough the theme of this episode is LOVE, and it's right after Valentines day, we will not necessarily be talking about LOVE in a Valentines day sense of the word!
This episode will explore various ideas associated with 'LOVE'. There are so many ideas to explore, in fact, that this is our third time tackling the topic. We will explore it by way of three *new* thought experiments, which I will post in the comments on the day.
Join us for thought provoking conversations at the beautiful Betjeman Arms!
Spaces are limited, so get your ticket early if you want to be there 😊
THOUGHT EXPERIMENTS - announced on the day of the event
WHATSAPP GROUP - stay in the loop
INSTAGRAM - see what we look like (including The People of TEiP project)
SUBSTACK - sign up for the newsletterThe idea: A chance to meet and talk at a 'deeper' level than 'small talk'.
How we'll do it (timings approximate):
- 7:00pm - Arrive at The Betjeman Arms. You can access the pub either from the street (entrance to the right of The St Pancras Hotel entrance) or via St Pancras Station (entrance from the upstairs train platforms). We'll be in the private dining room - ask at the bar if you can't find us.
- Organise ourselves into small groups (3-6ish - apparently 4 is the best number for a good conversation!)
- Have a look at the thought experiments (announced on the day of the event)
- 7:15 - First rotation begins - Talk about the first thought experiment, but feel free to veer off topic.
- 7:35 - Optional reshuffle: swap groups, move on to the second thought experiment.
- 8:00 - Optional reshuffle: swap groups, move on to the third thought experiment.
- 8:25pm - Wrap up - hear about upcoming events, feedback/requests for future meetups.
- 8:30 Meetup ‘ends’. But feel free to carry on conversations. We have the room until 10pm and usually a lot of us stay until then :-)
Notes on the general atmosphere:
- The vibe is to let conversation flow rather than stick strictly to one topic.
- While we'd like to talk about 'meaningful things', we also see the value in lighter topics, so don't worry about not being 'deep' enough!
- Feel free to suggest ideas for future Thought Experiments in Pubs meetup groups, both in terms of structure and topics to discuss.
Where we'll meet:
This group will be at The Betjeman Arms. The nearest Tube station is King's Cross St. Pancras. You can access the pub either from the street (entrance to the right of The St Pancras Hotel entrance) or via St Pancras Station (entrance from the upstairs train platforms). We'll be in the private dining room - ask at the bar if you can't find us.Who should come:
Everyone! We believe that the more perspectives, the richer the conversation. This group is not about being experts in Philosophy, it is about doing philosophy. That is, bringing our various life experiences and lenses on the world to group discussions about the human experience, the nature of reality... etc....I'm so looking forward to meeting & talking with you in this beautiful location :-)
If you would like to further support me & these meetups, you can do so here: https://buymeacoffee.com/bonnyastor
Thank you!37 attendees - £5.00
TEiP DEEP: A small group, deep dive into a single Thought Experiment
The Fitzroy Tavern, 16 Charlotte Street, W1T 2LY, London, GBA smaller, quieter, and less rushed edition of THOUGHT EXPERIMENTS IN PUBS.
At TEiP DEEP, we have the chance to spend a whole hour and a half on one thought experiment, exploring different perspectives, coming up with new questions, listening and learning from one another.
How it works:
- We split into small groups for each chapter of the thought experiment (3-4).
- We shuffle every 25 mins to meet new people and change things up.
- And at the end we'll have a brief group reflection, sharing ideas and insights - this will be lightly facilitated to ensure that everyone has a chance to speak if they want to (no pressure).Some simple ground rules to keep our conversation the best it can be:
- respect for one another’s perspectives, beliefs, time (etc.)
- confidentiality of personal stories
- own your perspective
- you don’t have to talk if you don’t want to.
Our aim is the same as our bigger Thought Experiments in Pubs meetups: a chance to meet and talk at about meaningful, thought provoking things.
Although we’ll be going a bit ‘deeper’, we’ll keep the intention to have an enjoyable evening, with good humour and fun.
Places are limited to 15-20 people and tickets are £5.
Please update your RSVP if you can no longer attend so that someone else can have your place.
Who should come:
Everyone! We believe that the more perspectives, the richer the conversation. This group is not about being experts in Philosophy, it is about doing philosophy. That is, bringing our various life experiences and lenses on the world to group discussions about the human experience, the nature of reality...etc. etc....Where we'll meet:
The Fitzroy Tavern in Fitzrovia. The nearest Tube stations are Goodge Street and Tottenham Court Road.Looking forward to meeting & talking with you :-)
WHATSAPP GROUP - stay in the loop
INSTAGRAM - see what we look like
FACEBOOK - ditto
WEBSITE - sign up to the newsletter, support, & feed back**ALTERNATIVE PLATFORM FOR TICKETS - tribe**
#philosophyinpubs #inclusivity #openmindedness #deepdive #TEiPdeep
15 attendees
Past events
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