THOUGHT EXPERIMENTS IN PUBS

TEiP BATTERSEA • HAWKINS FORGE • S1E6: TRAVEL | Thought Experiments in Pubs

Wed, Jul 29 · 7:00 PM BST

Hawkins Forge, 110 Battersea Rise, London, GB

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This episode will explore the topic of 'TRAVEL' by way of three original thought experiments written by guest author, Dipa. They will be posted in the comments below on the day of the event.

Hawkins Forge embodies our values: warm, welcoming, convivial, and a home to deep thinkers.
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 after the event.

Spaces are limited, so get your ticket early if you want to be there 😊

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The idea: A chance to meet and talk meaningfully about thought provoking topics.

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 :-)

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Thank you!

3RD THOUGHT EXPERIMENT WRITING WORKSHOP: cultivate curiosity :-)

Thu, Jul 30 · 7:00 PM BST

The Fitzroy Tavern, 16 Charlotte Street, W1T 2LY, London, GB

A creative process to free your mind, and explore fresh perspectives.

The first two workshops sold out, so here's another opportunity :-)

Over the past 3 and a half years, I've written over 300 thought experiments and learned a lot along the way. Here's a bit more about why I enjoy the practice.

In brief, the creative practice of writing thought experiments gives you the opportunity to:

• investigate ideas (old and new)
• work your imagination
• write creatively and playfully
• produce compelling conversation starters that you can share with friends and strangers to provoke great discussions

In this workshop, I'll share my process and together we'll create new thought experiments by:

• Identifying areas of interest
• Gathering ingredients for thought experiments
• Imagining scenarios
• Constructing narratives
• Generating relevant, thought provoking questions
• Participating in a round of small group discussions - you can volunteer your new thought experiment, or if you'd rather, you can pick one out of the hat.

By the end of the evening we'll have

• had some thought provoking conversations
• become familiar with a new method for creative thinking
• written our own original material for future group discussions :-)

Although we’ll be learning a new technique we'll also be aiming to have an enjoyable evening, with good humour and fun. This will be less like school and more like a fun TEiP night out with an additional creative twist.

Who should come:
Everyone! We believe that the more perspectives, the richer the conversation. This group is not about being experts, it is about thinking creatively together and learning new ways to develop and communicate ideas.

Tickets
Space is limited (15-20) people and tickets are £15.
I'd like to make this event accessible, so if cost is a barrier, please send me a DM.

Where we'll meet:
The Fitzroy Tavern in Fitzrovia. The nearest Tube stations are Goodge Street and Tottenham Court Road. We'll be upstairs in the Private Dining Room.

Looking forward to meeting & talking with you!
Bonny

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ANOTHER FREE TEiP PARTY IN THE PARK • REGENTS PARK | Thought Experiments in Pubs

Sat, Aug 8 · 3:00 PM BST

Regents Park, NW1 4NR, London, GB

Our July party has proven so popular, we're doing it again in August 🎈😊

The theme for this event is TBD - let me know your ideas by comments @thoughtexperimentsinpubs

We will explore the theme by way of three thought experiments (tiny stories that raise big questions), posted on our substack on the day of the event (more info on how it all works below).

We love meeting in Regents Park because it has lots of beautiful big trees that provide shade during heatwaves, and shelter during downpours.
Here is the **EXACT LOCATION **and here is a little video showing how to get there from the Gloucester Gate entrance to Regent's park (more directions below if you need them).

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The idea: A chance to meet and get straight into meaningful conversations - both deep and light are welcome!

How we'll do it (timings approximate):

• 3:00pm - Meet in the park (exact location)
• Organise ourselves into small groups (3-6ish)
• Have a look at the thought experiments (posted on our Substack on the day of the event).
• 3:15pm - First rotation begins - Talk about the first thought experiment. Feel free to let your conversations flow organically and wander off topic. If you'd like to bring things back, you have several 'questions to consider' that you can suggest to the group.
• 3:40pm - Shuffle: swap groups, move on to the second thought experiment.
• 4:10pm - Shuffle: swap groups, move on to the third thought experiment.
• 4:40pm - Votes! (optional, unscientific votes to get a sense of the group's opinions)
  5:00 - Organised meetup ‘ends’. Party continues!

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.

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....

What to bring:

• Something to sit on - picnic rug, plastic bag, camping chair, whatever you prefer
• Drinks/snacks for yourself (you can share if you want to, but there's no pressure)
• Layers, sunglasses, sunblock, umbrella... it's London

Where we'll meet:

• Please use this link to navigate to our exact location: https://what3words.com/grand.frogs.vouch

Directions:

• The closest tube station is Camden Town.
• The closest park entrance is Gloucester Gate.
• I have made a little video of how to get there from Gloucester Gate
• And here are written directions: Enter the park from Gloucester Gate. Take the path to the left. You will see a coffee kiosk on your right. Immediately beyond that, there is a little dirt path on the left. Take the little dirt path and follow it across a small ditch and onto a big lawn. Walk straight across the lawn, away from the park entrance, about 50 meters and you will find us.
• If you are coming from any other direction, it will be easiest to find us using the location link: https://what3words.com/grand.frogs.vouch
• Our banners will be on display, so we should be easy to spot!
• I have chosen this spot because there is lots of shade. It is also fairly close to a cafe (with toilets).

Some relevant links:
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Instagram -Scrapbook and thought provoking stuff ❤️
Whatsapp - Occasional announcements

Looking forward to meeting & talking & celebrating SUMMER with you!

Bonny ❤️

N.B. we will be taking some photographs and videos at this event to share the story of TEiP and help others discover our events. By attending, you acknowledge that you may appear in photos or videos. If you would prefer not to be included, just tell one of the organisers and we'll happily respect your wishes.

#TEiPinthepark #ThoughtExperimentsInPubs #thegreatoutdoors #BritishSummer #philosophy #thinking #conversation #inclusivity #openmindedness

TEiP SUMMER CAMP • FREE RETREAT • HAMPSTEAD HEATH | Thought Experiments in Pubs

Sun, Aug 16 · 10:00 AM BST

Hampstead Heath, Greater, S Hill Park, London, NW3 2QD, London, GB

A free day retreat under the trees of Hampstead Heath, co-produced by our community.

WHY: Humans are naturally creative, naturally social, and naturally part of nature.

Modern life squeezes our creativity, our time together, and our time outside.

We want to make space (physically, temporally, economically) for people to come together, be creative, and connect with nature.

How does this connect to THOUGHT EXPERIMENTS IN PUBS (TEiP)?
TEiP has become a thriving community because our events create opportunities for people to get straight into meaningful, imaginative, creative conversations.

We want to take that imagination and creativity to the next level.

We've met so many people with skills and ideas to share, and so many people up for trying new things.

So we're creating an opportunity for people to share and learn from one another in the same openminded, relaxed spirit as TEiP.

And we're doing it outside because it's Summer, we love nature, and our last outside event attracted a huge number of RSVPs demonstrating major enthusiasm for outdoor gatherings.

How will it work?

• We'll set up camp in the forest of Hampstead Heath for a day.
• There will be a central hub for 'hanging out', refreshments, and the occasional TEiP style round of conversation.
• In nearby clearings and 'rooms of the forest', throughout the day, there will be optional activities hosted by community members (e.g. improv, forest bathing, poetry, yoga, camping cooking, etc.)
• It will all be free, though if you'd like to make a donation, you are very welcome to.

Please get in touch if you'd like to run an activity 😊

And please come along if you'd like to hang out and possibly try something new ❤️

Notes on the general atmosphere:

• The vibe is relaxed, collaborative, and friendly.
• Participate in as much or as little as you wish.
• We appreciate both depth and levity in our conversations.
• A 'beginner's mind' takes the pressure off everything.

Who should come:
Everyone! This group is not about being experts. The more perspectives, the richer our conversations and the richer our collective creativity. By bringing our various life experiences and lenses on the world together, we all become a little wiser.

What to bring:

• Something to sit on - picnic rug, plastic bag, camping chair, whatever you prefer
• Water
• Other drinks/snacks for yourself (you can share if you want to, but there's no pressure)
• Layers, sunglasses, sunblock, umbrella... it's London

Where we'll meet:

• Hampstead Heath. Exact location TBD. I will share a what3words link when we've found the perfect spot.

Some relevant links:
Newsletter - Upcoming events and our evolving story 💌
Instagram -Scrapbook and thought provoking stuff ❤️
Whatsapp - Occasional announcements

Looking forward to meeting & talking & celebrating SUMMER with you!

Bonny ❤️

N.B. we may take some photographs and videos at this event to share the story and help others discover our events. By attending, you acknowledge that you may appear in photos or videos. If you would prefer not to be included, just tell one of the organisers and we'll happily respect your wishes.

#CoProduction #Creativity #Community #TEiPinthepark #ThoughtExperimentsInPubs #thegreatoutdoors #BritishSummer #Inclusivity #Openmindedness