AI and Society

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Open Heart Meditation Sessions with Amrita Rani (Live Online on Selected Thursdays via Zoom) You are warmly invited to join the Open Heart Meditation Sessions with Acharya Amrita Rani — a living space of awakenings and direct experience. These sessions are created both for beginners and seasoned practitioners who wish to deepen their meditation practice, stabilize awakening, and walk the path of enlightenment with guidance and support. Whether you are new or experienced, each gathering offers a grounded structure to help you build consistency in daily practice and grow in confidence on your spiritual path. At the heart of Open Heart teachings is direct recognition. Through the Two-Part Formula and precise meditative guidance, you are supported in shifting from self-based mode into selfless awareness, again and again, until cessation of suffering takes place. A central and deeply transformative practice in Open Heart is guru yoga. Through guru yoga, the practitioner directly connects with awakened awareness through devotion, transmission, and experiential recognition. With the help of this profound method, one recognizes their true selfless ease, the natural, effortless state beyond space and time. Alongside guru yoga, the sessions include insight meditation (Vipashyana), tantric methods, dynamic concentration, trauma-healing techniques, and foundational practices such as Bodhicitta prayers. Each session includes guided meditation, space for questions, reflection, and personal support. Rani’s meditation sessions are held live on Zoom on selected Thursdays from 18:30 to 20:00 (CET). Recordings may be available for continued integration and practice on her YouTube channel, The Sweetness of Enlightenment. Participation fee: 15 € per session Please make your payment in advance via PayPal before joining, to Rani’s PayPal account: kaisaeskeli@gmail.com Upcoming Thursday Sessions for Summer Season: 7.5.2026 at 18:30–20:00 (CET) 14.5.2026 at 18:30–20:00 (CET) 4.6.2026 at 18:30–20:00 (CET) 11.6.2026 at 18:30–20:00 (CET) 18.6.2026 at 18:30–20:00 (CET) 25.6.2026 at 18:30–20:00 (CET) 2.7.2026 at 18:30–20:00 (CET) 9.7.2026 at 18:30–20:00 (CET) 23.7.2026 at 18:30–20:00 (CET) 30.7.2026 at 18:30–20:00 (CET) Zoom link for all sessions: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89766267672 Welcome all! Visit our home page for more information www.openheartofallbeings.com

Singen, Lachen und es lustig haben. Wir versuchen soviele Töne wie möglich zu treffen und das ganz ohne Autotune.

**HU** (ausgesprochen Hjuu) ist ein uraltes Mantra und ein Überbringer der Liebe zwischen Gott und der Seele. Es kann dir helfen, dein Herz zu öffnen und inneren Frieden zu finden. Jeder kann HU singen, unabhängig von Alter oder Religion. ERLEBE einige der vielen Vorteile des HU: • Innere Ruhe und Gelassenheit • Erweiterte Wahrnehmung • Spirituelles Wachstum • Heilung des Herzens • Göttliche Liebe Eine Ton der Seele Veranstaltung bietet die Möglichkeit einen HU- Gesang zu erleben und gleichgesinnte Menschen zu einem spirituellen Austausch zu treffen. Du kannst Deine eigenen Erfahrungen mit dem Singen des HU machen und Deine eigenen Antworten erhalten. In diesem Video erfährst Du mehr über die transformierende und heilende Kraft des HU. https://youtu.be/C-tzPycyXao *** Die Veranstaltung findet statt, unabhängig der hier angemeldeten Teilnehmer. The event will take place regardless of the participants registered here.

Dear hikers, This event is targeted to dedicated and fit hikers, guided by a local, trained mountain leader (2-year training) for group of 8 people max, curious about nature and willing to take up a 6h hike, eventually rewarded by a dip in a small lake (optional) and an apero + dinner in the evening. Let's meet up on Saturday morning at 10.30 directly at the hike's starting point : Wildhaus, Dorf. \*Disclaimer\* *By signing up, you confirm you are fit for this hike, in possession of a valid liability insurance and have read and agreed on below conditions.* Looking forward to it! Anthony ***Hike Description*** *(see map attached)* \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* * Meeting / starting point: Wildhaus, Dorf bus station, 10.30 (bus arrives from Zurich at 10.28) * Finish : Unterwasser, Dorf (no set timing) * Transport : to be arranged individually * Length : 18km * Hiking time : 5h30 excl. breaks * Ascent / Descent : 970m / 1150m * Min / Max Altitude : 900m / 1645m * Hike level : T2 ([link ](https://www.sac-cas.ch/fileadmin/Ausbildung_und_Sicherheit/Sicher_unterwegs/Sicher_unterwegs_Wandern/2020_Berg_Alpinwanderskala_EN.pdf)to SAC hiking scale) * Lunch break : please take food & water along (picnic midway) * Dip in the lake : Gräppelensee, towards the end of the hike * Drink/dinner: we can enjoy a well-deserved drink and dinner at the Aelpli restaurant or directly at the Unterwasser village, depending on our timing ***Equipment / misc.*** \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* * Hiking /trail shoes (no sneakers) * Backpack (ideally not more than 10% of your own weight) * Sunglasses / sunscreen * Warm jumper (due to low morning temperature) * Light rain jacket (in case of wind/rain) * 2nd Tshirt (optional, for comfort after hike) * Hiking poles (optional) * Swimsuit / towel * Camera / cell phone * Cash (as credit card are not always accepted in the mountains) ***Highlights of the day*** \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* * Small quiz during lunch about nature / region * Dip in the lake to realize how beneficial cold water is after a sporty day * Waterfall 'Thurwasserfälle' * Best picture of the day contest * Apero & dinner ***Weather Forecast*** \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* Weather forecast Saturday: overcast, temp 7-16c (Wildhaus) ***Booking process*** \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* * Sign up * Contact : please send me your phone number so I can set up later on a group chat for the event * Anthony contact number : 076.303.93.10 * Cancellation : don't forget to sign off if you can't make it * No-show : in case of no-show, participants will not be considered for future events

**Join Anina every Sunday morning for an open level Hatha Yoga class!** This class is our way to #GiveBack to our Community, making yoga accessible to all with a reduced class price. It is an invitation to come together and share our love of yoga to serve others. The funds collected with the Community Classes are donated in equal parts to the Yoga Medicine Seva Foundation and Paréa SG, supporting broader communities through your own practice. Expect a balance of postures, breath and meditation practices, led each week with a specific theme drawn from the yoga philosophy - reflecting on how your practice on the mat can also nourish your daily life. **Class in English // Open Levels** Space is limited to 10 students. **\>\> Registration is mandatory [HERE](https://bubbleyoga.ch/yoga/schedule/).** Donation price is on 'pay what you can' basis, starting at CHF10. Yoga mats & equipment provided at the studio, simply come with comfortable clothes to move. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- The **Yoga Medicine Seva Foundation**'s mission is to fight human trafficking and sexual exploitation by empowering global, impoverished communities through efforts of education and entrepreneurship. You can learn more about the foundation [here](https://yogamedicine.com/india-seva/). **Paréa St. Gallen** supports humanitarian projects for displaced people at Europe’s borders. Every contribution goes directly to projects that provide safety, dignity, and essential resources to those in need. Additionally, Paréa SG organises events and campaigns to raise awareness about refugees' reality, aiming to foster understanding and solidarity within Swiss society.

**Join Anne in the cosy Bubble Yoga studio or online to close your week wrapping yourself in the softness of this Yin practice.** Landing from your day with soft movements and some myofascial release elements, leading to soothing yin and restorative poses. Embracing stillness and simplicity to restore balance and nourishment. Welcome to your Sunday night cocoon. **Class in English // Open to all levels** **Join at the studio or live online via Zoom.** **\>\> Registrations mandatory [HERE](https://bubbleyoga.ch/yoga/schedule/).** Yoga mats & all equipment available at the studio. Simply bring comfy clothes to move. **Pricing options:** '2 for 1' Welcome Pack CHF 35 1 month unlimited Intro Pass CHF85 ZOOM Drop-in class CHF20 STUDIO Drop-in class CHF35 / Abos available. All details available on [http://www.bubbleyoga.ch](http://www.bubbleyoga.ch/) Come as you are & bring your friends! *** Bubble Yoga Kirchgasse 12 9000 St. Gallen *NB: The entrance door is at the BACK of the building, from the pathway facing Magnihalden fountain*

Lust auf Abenteuer zwischen den Baumwipfeln? Wir machen gemeinsam den Seilpark Atzmännig unsicher! Ob du zum ersten Mal kletterst oder schon fast wie Tarzan durch die Lüfte schwingst - hier findest du deinen Weg über schwankende Brücken, wackelige Netze und luftige Höhen. Alles ist vorbereitet. Die Seile sind gespannt. Du musst dich nur noch einhängen. Nach dem Klettern lassen wir den Tag beim gemeinsamen Grillen ausklingen und kommen ins Gespräch: "Wer bereitet eigentlich Wege für uns vor? Und was heißt es, sich auf etwas einzulassen, das andere schon gesichert haben?" Ein Tag für Kopf, Herz, Muskelkater - und echte Gemeinschaft.

Microvacation ☀️🌅 on Lake Geneva 😱🎉🍾 Ever dreamed about sailing vacations and waking up on the lake ? Join for a weekend sailing and exploring the lake constance within a group of 5 people. Arrival Friday evening 7-8pm, check-in, coming back Sonnday. Start and End in Lausanne , on a new Yacht, Dafour 31 with facilities 🚽🛳️😂, Limited to 5 people. How to attend? 1\. \- Join the group: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/FJPW3SqXWDFJUctszURU6K](https://chat.whatsapp.com/FJPW3SqXWDFJUctszURU6K) , 2\. drop the admin a message\, with a short introduction and why you should become a part of the crew :\-\) 🥳⛵ 3\. more details about exact meeting location will follow\. Pressing attending to this event does not guarantee attendance .

Singen, Lachen und es lustig haben. Wir versuchen soviele Töne wie möglich zu treffen und das ganz ohne Autotune.

Most people still use AI like a search box: type one question, get one answer, repeat. But the next step is AI agents: systems that can take a goal, break it into steps, use tools, remember context, and produce useful work for a human to review. In this beginner-friendly session, we’ll demystify what AI agents actually are — without hype or jargon. We’ll walk through practical examples of how agents can help with research, planning, writing, coding, operations, and personal productivity. We’ll cover: * What makes an AI “agent” instead of just a chatbot * How agents break tasks into steps * Where agents are genuinely useful today * Where they fail, hallucinate, or need human review * How to design simple AI workflows for your own work * A live demo of an AI agent-style workflow from start to finish No coding experience required. This is for anyone who wants to understand where AI tools are going and how to use them more effectively right now. LOGISTICS AND PARKING: The talk starts at 7:00 PM. The first half hour is reserved for everyone to get set up and mingle. Free pizza and drinks! The cheapest parking option is to find street parking, which will only cost you a few bucks. Otherwise, park in the nearby veteran's museum lot for $8. It's highly recommended you avoid the nearby $15 garage parking.

NFT's are here to stay folks! This is a group for like minded people interested in understanding, leveraging, using, creating for, profiting from, trading too i suppose, NFT's.. everything around them, complexity, fear and exploits, best practices and more. **PLUS** This group will talk AI ART tools, techniques, artists, video, audio, prototypes and more in the AI assisted production space- ART specifically, but we can get into any aspect of some of the cooler things happening in AI in general.

This is an in-person meeting. At this meeting you will get answers to depression and anxiety. Find out the source of them and how to get rid of them. Did you know that unwanted emotions like anxiety, depression, unhappiness, loneliness, hopelessness, anger, fear, or feelings of irritation don’t just fall on you for no reason. They are not random occurrences that simply happen to people's minds. They are definitely not due to a chemical imbalance in your brain from some nebulous chemical reaction "by chance". Your negative emotions are the symptoms of the painful experiences that you have which are not healed, and which are still affecting you. The effects of these painful experiences are exacerbated by the pressures or difficulties of the other problems in your life. Come to our Meetup, where we can introduce you to some of the knowledge, tools and techniques of the breakthroughs in the field of the mind that we can apply to this ever important area of life. Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to this local event. We look forward to seeing you there. This group is created by the Hubbard Dianetics Foundation of Central Ohio and Church of Scientology of Central Ohio.

## 🤝 Host Information A co-hosted event by ProductTank Columbus & Women in Product Columbus 💡 About the Workshop AI adoption is stalling across organizations — not because of a lack of motivation or tools, but because it's fundamentally a behavior design challenge. This hands-on workshop applies proven Behavior Design models and methods to help you move from a vague organizational wish to boost AI adoption to 3-5 concrete, testable interventions you can act on starting tomorrow. Whether you're a product manager, on a product team, or just someone trying to get AI to actually stick at work, you'll leave with a clear picture of what's worth focusing on, what to ignore, and how to drive real, sustained adoption — no guesswork required. 🛠️ What to Bring Laptop: Fully charged and ready to go. AI Assistant: Have your favorite AI assistant pulled up. (Dom will be using Claude, but feel free to use whichever assistant you prefer!) 🍕 Logistics & Perks Food & Drink: Pizza and drinks provided! Parking: Plenty of free spaces available on-site. ###

I have been studying the question of "self" online with Prof. Ellie Anderson and so I thought a prompt on the "self" might be interesting. Full confession: I had Claude create this prompt and I like it, so here goes: Imagine a thought experiment that merges two classic puzzles: > You undergo a procedure, performed neuron by neuron, in which every biological component of your brain is replaced with a functionally identical synthetic substitute. At each step, your behavior, memories, and personality remain unchanged. When the last neuron is swapped, is the consciousness experiencing the world still you? And — more pressingly — was there ever a continuous "you" to begin with? ### Questions to Wrestle With * If consciousness is purely physical, does the *gradual* nature of the replacement matter, or is it equivalent to being destroyed and rebuilt? * Could there be a "self" without continuity of experience — even moment to moment, while you sleep? On a more practical level, consider the simpler case first: **hemispherectomy** patients — people who have had an entire cerebral hemisphere surgically removed — often retain a strong sense of personal identity and continuity. This suggests "you" are not rigidly tied to specific physical material. But does that vindicate the synthetic neuron case, or merely show that identity is more *flexible* than we thought — not that it can survive *complete* substrate replacement? I used Claude so I could get this out today and let everyone have some time to consider it. Hope to see you at the Oracle. Sorry about the location change two weeks ago. That's what I get for trusting local weather predictions!

**Not everyone will come. That is exactly why you should.** **Two for Tuesdays** is for the people who actually want to get out and do something instead of just talking about it. We’re kicking off the night with a one-hour social walk before Duckpin Social. **Expect a laid-back** But an Intentional 1 hour walk (2-3 miles), good people, and a better way to spend your Tuesday than staying home and doing the same thing you always do. **If the weather does not cooperate, we’ll move indoors.** A small contribution helps keeps events sustainable and ensures those **who RSVP actually show up.** Payment **Link Found in comments**. Walk RSVP **$2** Walk / DuckPin Social **$5** Walk / DuckPin Social + 1 game of duckpin **$12** Please be sure **to Put Event and Event Date** in the note when paying RSVP Fee

QA or the Highway is a one-day, affordable, regional, professional conference featuring real-world experience and thought leadership in the QA and testing industry. This is a ticketed event please register here: https://www.qaorthehwy.com/ Featured Keynote Speakers: **Matthew-Hope Eland** **(Wizard at Leading EDJE)** \- An AI Specialist and Wizard at Leading EDJE who is known to teach software engineering\, AI\, and data science concepts in the most ridiculous ways possible\. Matt has used machine learning to settle debates over whether Die Hard is a Christmas movie\, reinforcement learning to drive the behavior of digital squirrels\, data analytics to suggest improvements to his favorite TV show\, and AI agents to play board games and create an AI agent with the personality of a dog\. Matt is the author of "Data Science in \.NET with Polyglot Notebooks" and "Refactoring with C\#" as well as several LinkedIn Learning courses\. Matt helps organize the Central Ohio \.NET Developer Group\, runs several blogs and a YouTube channel\, has a Master’s of Science in Data Analytics\, and is a current Microsoft MVP in AI and \.NET\. **Tatyana Arbouzova** **(CEO at Innovate QA)** \- Tatyana Arbouzova is an engineering and business leader with a strong background in Quality Engineering across multiple industries\, including Big Tech\, Healthcare\, and Entertainment\. She has held leadership roles at world\-class companies such as Microsoft\, VMware\, Disney\, and The Pokémon Company International\, where she focused on building quality\-driven cultures and scaling teams to deliver high\-impact products\. With decades of experience\, Tatyana has helped organizations transform their quality practices so teams can deliver software efficiently\, confidently\, and with measurable business outcomes\. Today\, Tatyana advises software companies on adopting AI to optimize quality practices and improve how software is delivered at scale\. She is also a passionate community builder and the founder of Innovate QA\, a thriving Seattle\-based community and conference for quality professionals\.