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Meditation for Well-being
Meditation for Well-being
Hello there! - We'd like to welcome you to a Free Meditation Meetup hosted by Luc & team. Topic: Free Meditation Time: 07:30 PM Every week on Friday Location: La Source 20-22 Rue Sébastien Mercier Paris 75015 Commute information: M° Javel-Citroën or station RER C Javel. Bilingual possible: French/ English This is a very simple, effortless, and spontaneous meditation technique also known as Sahaja Yoga. Sahaja meaning spontaneous and Yoga meaning union with one’s true self. Through meditation we connect to our true self and feel the peace within. This happens when we reach a state of thoughtless awareness and go beyond our mind and thoughts. Across the globe, many are seeking new sources of energy. In fact, the most transformative energy of all is hiding in plain sight, within us. It's natural, sustainable, and renewable. This energy is called Kundalini which helps us restore our balance and harmony within ourselves. It works spontaneously and effortlessly. This is a simple time-honored meditation technique that lets you tap into that energy and harness its power to become more balanced, better manage stress, and better connected to yourself - emotionally, physically, mentally, and spiritually. Sahaja Yoga has many layers, varied and deep. Explore at your own pace, in your own way. Every last Friday of the month there is a music session where we invite musicians professional or amateur to play. We can sing all together and enjoy a beautiful meditative state through music's vibration. All the sessions are free and everyone is cordially invited. We normally sit on chairs. There is no need for mats and no special clothing is required. See you soon!
★ Erasmus, Expats & Internationals meetings for Socializing★Ⓜ️ Bastille
★ Erasmus, Expats & Internationals meetings for Socializing★Ⓜ️ Bastille
The week feels endless and you can’t see the finish line? Friday blues hitting you hard? Come take a break with us and shake off the gloom of everyday life! **On the program:** chatting over a drink – or two – to get to know each other, social games… And if you want to practice your English (or any other language), don’t hesitate! Many internationals will be there, since we also meet to encourage cultural and language exchanges. An icebreaker game is suggested to meet more people – just ask the organizer. We’ll be a big group, often more than fifty people, so the idea is to talk to everyone – that’s the Friday concept, with the app :) Tall, short, slim, curvy, old, young, beautiful, not-so-beautiful – come as you are, we’ll welcome you with open arms. Two key words: friendliness and curiosity. Come at the time that suits you, but the earlier you arrive, the more you enjoy the vibe! **Practical info:** From 9pm until late into the night Free with the Socializus pass! WhatsApp for quick info: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/ITesisMThOFAyNRUJ6uECN](https://chat.whatsapp.com/ITesisMThOFAyNRUJ6uECN) **How to join:** * Check the exact address with the free app and free pass: [www.socializus.org](http://www.socializus.org/) * Or support the association with an annual membership card here: [https://www.placeminute.com/event/afterwork/apero-linguistique-dans-un-bar-secret,36046.html](https://www.placeminute.com/event/afterwork/apero-linguistique-dans-un-bar-secret,36046.html) **Stay connected:** Meetup – [https://www.meetup.com/internationals-events-paris/](https://www.meetup.com/afterwork-paris/) WhatsApp (info & reminders): [https://chat.whatsapp.com/ITesisMThOFAyNRUJ6uECN](https://chat.whatsapp.com/ITesisMThOFAyNRUJ6uECN) (Turn on “Receive all” so you don’t miss anything!) Facebook Group – [https://www.facebook.com/socializing.with.internationals.in.Paris/](https://www.facebook.com/socializing.with.internationals.in.Paris/) Facebook Page – Photos, memories & updates: [https://www.facebook.com/socializing.with.internationals.in.Paris/](https://www.facebook.com/socializing.with.internationals.in.Paris/) Socializus: [www.socializus.org](http://www.socializus.org/) Become an Organizer: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/KtR79S8Obfs3WTPTIBsoCm](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KtR79S8Obfs3WTPTIBsoCm) Join the volunteer team and get a free drink It’s 100% free because we are a non-profit association. ✦✦ Last-minute changes may happen, but everything is updated via the app with the free pass. To better manage the number of participants, we rely on registrations via the free pass. Sign up only if you’re sure to come – we’re counting on you! / By participating in our activity, you agree to be photographed and/or filmed. Photos and videos will be shared on our social networks and may be used for commercial purposes. You can also post your own photos with the hashtag #socializus
Blabla littéraire : Le Dernier Voeu, de Andrzej Sapkowski.
Blabla littéraire : Le Dernier Voeu, de Andrzej Sapkowski.
Coucou les égarés ! Pour le mois de juin, je vous propose la lecture de "Le Dernier Voeu", de Andrzej Sapkowski. On se retrouvera à l'étage de l'Indiana Café de Montparnasse, pour en discuter autour d'un dîner, comme d'habitude. À bientôt !
★  Free Drink- Free party in Paris - New in town  ★
★ Free Drink- Free party in Paris - New in town ★
Hello! Are you new in Paris or want to meet people in a friendly international atmosphere? We start with a **free drink** to mingle and get to know people from all over the world. This evening is made for you! Perfect to **practice languages**, have **a great time with a fun icebreaker game** to **win free shooters**, encourage friendly conversations, and **discover the international social life in Paris**. Bring your energy and smile — we guarantee a **warm and festive atmosphere**! **What’s on the program:** * Aperitif and icebreaker games * Happy hour, sometimes extra large until 11 PM The maxi happy hour at €5 often gets fully booked, and sometimes we switch locations with slightly fancier but always friendly formats… Let’s go!! **Practical Info:** From 9:30 PM until the early hours… Free with the Socializus pass! WhatsApp for quick info: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/ITesisMThOFAyNRUJ6uECN](https://chat.whatsapp.com/ITesisMThOFAyNRUJ6uECN) **How to join:** Check the exact address with the free app and free pass: [www.socializus.org](http://www.socializus.org) Or support the association with an annual membership card at: [https://www.placeminute.com/event/afterwork/apero-linguistique-dans-un-bar-secret,36046.html](https://www.placeminute.com/event/afterwork/apero-linguistique-dans-un-bar-secret,36046.html) **Stay connected:** Meetup – [https://www.meetup.com/internationals-events-paris/](https://www.meetup.com/afterwork-paris/) WhatsApp (info & day-of reminders): [https://chat.whatsapp.com/ITesisMThOFAyNRUJ6uECN](https://chat.whatsapp.com/ITesisMThOFAyNRUJ6uECN) (Enable “Receive all” to not miss anything!) Facebook Group –[https://www.facebook.com/socializing.with.internationals.in.Paris/](https://www.facebook.com/socializing.with.internationals.in.Paris/) Facebook Page – Photos, memories, and updates: [https://www.facebook.com/socializing.with.internationals.in.Paris/](https://www.facebook.com/socializing.with.internationals.in.Paris/) Socializus: [www.socializus.org](http://www.socializus.org) Become an organizer: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/KtR79S8Obfs3WTPTIBsoCm](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KtR79S8Obfs3WTPTIBsoCm) Join the volunteer team and get a free drink It’s 100% free because we are a non-profit association. ✦✦ Last-minute changes can happen, but everything is updated via the app with the free pass. To better manage the number of participants, we rely on registrations via the free pass. Only sign up if you’re sure you’ll come—we’re counting on you!
Petit-déjeuner freelance
Petit-déjeuner freelance
Hello ! Tu es freelance, entrepreneur, créatif/ve ou salarié.e qui se pose sérieusement la question d'être à son compte ? Viens échanger avec d'autres indépendants dans une ambiance conviviale et sans pression ! On parle : statuts admin, prospection, réseaux sociaux, cas clients On échange : nos instas, nos cartes de visite, nos bons plans... Prépare-toi simplement à présenter ce que tu fais lors du tour de table à Ah et tu peux venir accompagné.e ! Prochaine date : le 19 juin Déroulé : 9h-10h : discussions à bâtons rompus sur l'entrepreneuriat 10-11h : tour de table et présentations 11- 12h : échanges et réseautage pro Lieu : le bon pêcheur, salle du bas (PS : L'événement est vite complet alors si vous ne pouvez pas venir, pensez à vous désinscrire)
★ Free Drink- Free Party - Nouveau à Paris ★
★ Free Drink- Free Party - Nouveau à Paris ★
Salut ! Tu viens d’arriver à Paris ou tu veux rencontrer du monde dans une ambiance internationale et amicale ? On commence par un **apéritif** pour échanger et faire connaissance avec des personnes venues du monde entier. Cette soirée est faite pour toi ! Parfaite pour **pratiquer tes langues**, passer **un super moment autour d’un jeu brise-glace** pour **gagner des free shooters**, favoriser les conversations conviviales et **découvrir la vie sociale internationale à Paris**. Viens avec ton énergie et ton sourire — on te garantit une **ambiance chaleureuse et festive** ! **Au programme :** \- Apero et jeux brise la glace * happy hour, Extra Large parfois jusqu’à 23h Le maxi happy hour à 5€ est souvent complet et parfois il nous arrive de changer de lieu avec d’autres formats un peu plus chic mais toujours friendly … Let’s go !! **Infos pratiques :** De 21h30 jusqu’au bout de la nuit.. Gratuit avec le pass Socializus ! WhatsApp pour des infos rapides : [https://chat.whatsapp.com/ITesisMThOFAyNRUJ6uECN](https://chat.whatsapp.com/ITesisMThOFAyNRUJ6uECN) **Comment participer :** Vérifie l’adresse exacte avec l’app gratuite et le pass gratuit : [www.socializus.org](http://www.socializus.org) Ou soutiens l’association avec une carte de membre annuelle sur :[https://www.placeminute.com/event/afterwork/apero-linguistique-dans-un-bar-secret,36046.html](https://www.placeminute.com/event/afterwork/apero-linguistique-dans-un-bar-secret,36046.html) **Reste connecté :** Meetup – [https://www.meetup.com/afterwork-paris](https://www.meetup.com/afterwork-paris/) WhatsApp (infos & rappels jour J) : [https://chat.whatsapp.com/ITesisMThOFAyNRUJ6uECN](https://chat.whatsapp.com/ITesisMThOFAyNRUJ6uECN) (Active “Tout recevoir” pour ne rien manquer !) Groupe Facebook – [https://www.facebook.com/groups/afterwork.paris](https://www.facebook.com/groups/afterwork.paris) Page Facebook – Photos, souvenirs et actus : [https://www.facebook.com/groups/afterwork.paris](https://www.facebook.com/groups/afterwork.paris) Socializus : [www.socializus.org](http://www.socializus.org) Deviens Orga : [https://chat.whatsapp.com/KtR79S8Obfs3WTPTIBsoCm](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KtR79S8Obfs3WTPTIBsoCm) Rejoins l’équipe bénévole et reçois une boisson gratuite C’est 100% gratuit car nous sommes une association à but non lucratif. ✦✦ Les changements de dernière minute peuvent arriver, mais tout est mis à jour via l’app avec le pass gratuit. Pour mieux gérer le nombre de participants, nous comptons sur les inscriptions via le pass gratuit. Inscris-toi seulement si tu es sûre de venir, on compte sur toi !
✨ APÉRO CRÉATIF À LA MAISON/ CREATIVE APERITIF AT HOME✨
✨ APÉRO CRÉATIF À LA MAISON/ CREATIVE APERITIF AT HOME✨
Adresse : [https://chat.whatsapp.com/GzV0ojptK5Z7EvPYI1Zhc8](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GzV0ojptK5Z7EvPYI1Zhc8) Groupe Whatsapp pour filtrer les spams et les fantômes avant de vous ajouter au vrai groupe. English text at the end of this message Bienvenue dans notre maison de ville du 14e arrondissement. Un lieu, des rencontres, et la créativité comme langage commun. Speed Friending Factory France est une association qui fait naître des rencontres et du lien humain à travers l’art, la créativité et des moments partagés. Dans notre Atelier-Village Alésia, notre ambition est simple et précieuse : rassembler des personnes d’horizons variés, encourager les échanges et créer des expériences conviviales qui rapprochent. Bienvenue dans notre maison de ville sur 2 niveaux où vous pourrez participer à nos activités et événements, faire les votres, rencontrer autrement avec animateurs et jeux brise glace. Chaque jour des activités et événements à toutes heures. Chaque soir à partir de 19h, un apéro créatif convivial... Soirée comme à la maison. Pour les activités et événements d'ambiance quotidiens, voir la programmation sur place. Ici, c’est un véritable QG où l’on fait des soirées comme à la maison. Bien calés dans les canapés, on se retrouve jour après jour pour créer du lien, rencontrer des artistes et artisans passionnés, et partager des moments authentiques. Chaque soirée mêle atelier d'initiation artistique et apéro papotage convivial, avec des animations brise-glace pour que chacun se sente à l’aise et que tout le monde s’amuse, même en venant seul·e. Activités d'ambiance : Jeux de société, karaoké, soirée dansante, projection vidéo, cuisine.. Activités artistiques : Peinture, dessin, personnalisation d’objets, broderie artisanale, body painting, art numérique, musique, écriture créative, pyrogravure… explorez, échangez, expérimentez librement. ⚠️ Venir avec à grignoter et à boire pour prolonger le moment ensemble.⚠️ ⚠️⚠️ Prix : 10€ ⚠️⚠️ Débutant·es bienvenu·es Aucune expérience requise, juste l’envie de vivre un moment différent 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧 Creative & Social Evenings A place, encounters, and creativity as a shared language. Speed Friending Factory France is an association that fosters encounters and human connection through art, creativity and shared moments. In our Alésia Atelier-Village, our ambition is simple and precious: to bring together people from diverse backgrounds, encourage exchanges and create convivial experiences that bring people closer together. Welcome to our two-story townhouse where you can participate in our activities and events, organize your own, and meet people in a new way with our facilitators and icebreaker games. Activities and events every day at all hours. Every evening from 7 pm, a friendly, creative aperitif... An evening just like home. For daily activities and events, See the schedule on site. Here, it’s a true home base where evenings feel like hanging out in a cozy house. Comfortably settled on sofas, we gather day after day to connect, meet passionate artists and artisans, and share authentic moments. Each evening combines an introductory creative workshop and a relaxed social apéro, with icebreaker activities to make everyone feel at ease and ensure a fun time, even if you come alone. Social activities: Board games, karaoke, dance parties, video screenings, cooking... Artistic activities: Painting, drawing, object customization, embroidery, body painting, digital art, music, creative writing, wood burning … explore, connect, and express yourself freely. ⚠️ Bring something to snack on and drink to enjoy together.⚠️ ⚠️⚠️ Price : 10€ ⚠️⚠️ Beginners welcome No experience needed, just the desire to enjoy something different

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DECOUVRIR SON MONDE INTERIEUR
DECOUVRIR SON MONDE INTERIEUR
Nous avons le plaisir de vous proposer la conférence **Découvrir Son Monde Intérieur - La Possibilité est partout** *Samedi 20 juin 2026 à 16h30* *Au dojo les sens du monde 17 rue Lisfranc 75020 Paris* Nous passons une grande partie de notre vie en pilote automatique : nous réagissons, nous oublions, nous nous dispersons persuadés pourtant de décider. Et si une autre manière d'être au monde était possible, non pas ailleurs, mais ici même, au cœur du quotidien ? Depuis toujours, certaines écoles transmettent une connaissance tournée vers le développement complet de l'être humain par l'étude de soi. Leur message tient en une phrase : l'homme porte en lui des possibilités encore largement inexploitées. Cette rencontre en propose les idées de base, dans une approche qui ne sépare jamais la pratique de la vie. Pas besoin de se retirer du monde : observer ses réactions, reconnaître ses automatismes, affiner son attention là où l'on vit, travaille et aime. La possibilité est partout. Au programme • Les principes fondamentaux de cet enseignement • Une progression claire : de la vie ordinaire vers un autre rapport à soi • un outil simple à emporter dans la vie de tous les jours Il ne s'agit pas de s'extraire du monde, mais d'apprendre à s'y observer autrement. Animée par l'association **Overtone - Vivons l'Harmonie,** qui diffuse la Self-awareness depuis plus de vingt ans, dans un esprit de partage d'expérience vivante. *Samedi 20 juin 2026 à 16h30* *Au dojo les sens du monde 17 rue Lisfranc 75020 Paris* P.A.F. 7€ Information et réservations : asso.overtone@gmail.com 0618622149 Vous pouvez vous inscrire ou faire inscrire vos amis aussi avec ce formulaire : [formulaire de réservation](https://forms.gle/gZqeheCcMWAUSEsp9)
🌍 Business, AI & Networking Dinner – International Meetup 🍴
🌍 Business, AI & Networking Dinner – International Meetup 🍴
Join us for a **convivial homemade dinner**, around a friendly table with a shared aperitif! 🍴🥂 A rare opportunity in the restaurant world to enjoy quality dishes while connecting. [ Reserve your ticket now HERE ](https://www.placeminute.com/event/afterwork/diner-business-ia-networking-rencontre-internationale,48130.html?sl=instagram&_locale=fr)to secure your place at this unique international business networking and conviviality experience! [Join ou whatsapp Group here](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Jk12ijoxWL62NNEjgVmcbG) This event is designed for **entrepreneurs, project owners, and tech enthusiasts** from **France and around the world**: share your experiences, discuss your ongoing projects, exchange business advice, and explore **new technologies and artificial intelligence**. Conversations can be in **French, English, or Spanish**, encouraging international networking and collaboration. It’s also a chance to **meet other participants**, create partnerships, and enjoy an inspiring and pleasant evening. We will also take this occasion to **celebrate our Meetup group of over 44,000 members**, the largest in Paris and **number 1 in France**, and share this achievement with you. **Limited to 12 participants**, [https://www.placeminute.com/event/afterwork/diner-business-ia-networking-rencontre-internationale,48130.html?sl=instagram&_locale=fr](https://www.placeminute.com/event/afterwork/diner-business-ia-networking-rencontre-internationale,48130.html?sl=instagram&_locale=fr)
Deviens bénévole !
Deviens bénévole !
🍷 Pourquoi devenir bénévole ? Nous t’invitons à rejoindre l'équipe de bénévoles pour organiser des activités sympas en profitant d'une petite boisson gratuite, c'est un petit avantage mais tout va progresser car nous souhaitons aider les organisateurs. Pour les organisateurs, la première boisson est gratuite. C’est l’occasion de faire connaissance, d’échanger en différentes langues et de discuter de la manière dont tu pourrais, si tu le souhaites, contribuer à l’évolution du projet Socializus. Que tu sois développeur graphiste ou que tu souhaites développer tes compétences en communication, dans l'événementiel ou dans un autre secteur. You're welcome. Notre objectif est simple : Aider les organisateurs et favoriser les rencontres amicales et les échanges linguistiques. Au fil du temps, notre communauté est devenue la plus grande sur Paris, et nous sommes heureux de rassembler des personnes d’horizons différents pour partager de bon moments. Notre démarche est portée par une association à but non lucratif. Cela veut dire que nous avançons doucement, avec les moyens du bord, mais toujours avec la volonté de créer du lien et de soutenir les organisateurs qui souhaitent développer des événements similaires. **Infos pratiques :** 🕖À partir de 20h30 💸 Gratuit avec le pass Socializus ! 📲 WhatsApp pour des infos rapides : [https://chat.whatsapp.com/IVuEzaPwe0h4iRHglUZWoa](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IVuEzaPwe0h4iRHglUZWoa) **Comment participer :** Vérifie l’adresse exacte avec l’app gratuite et le pass gratuit : [www.socializus.org](http://www.socializus.org) Ou soutiens l’association avec une carte de membre annuelle sur :[https://www.placeminute.com/event/afterwork/apero-linguistique-dans-un-bar-secret,36046.html](https://www.placeminute.com/event/afterwork/apero-linguistique-dans-un-bar-secret,36046.html) **Reste connecté :** 🔹 Meetup – [https://www.meetup.com/afterwork-paris/](https://www.meetup.com/afterwork-paris/) 🔹 WhatsApp (infos & rappels jour J) : [https://chat.whatsapp.com/IVuEzaPwe0h4iRHglUZWoa](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IVuEzaPwe0h4iRHglUZWoa) (Active “Tout recevoir” pour ne rien manquer !) 🔹 Groupe Facebook – [https://www.facebook.com/groups/afterwork.paris](https://www.facebook.com/groups/afterwork.paris) 🔹 Page Facebook – Photos, souvenirs et actus : [https://www.facebook.com/groups/afterwork.paris](https://www.facebook.com/groups/afterwork.paris) 🔹Socializus : [www.socializus.org](http://www.socializus.org) 🔹 Deviens Orga : [https://chat.whatsapp.com/KtR79S8Obfs3WTPTIBsoCm](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KtR79S8Obfs3WTPTIBsoCm) ✦✦ Les changements de dernière minute peuvent arriver, mais tout est mis à jour via l’app avec le pass gratuit. Pour mieux gérer le nombre de participants, nous comptons sur les inscriptions via le pass gratuit. Inscris-toi seulement si tu es sûre de venir, on compte sur toi ! 😊
Cours de Qi Gong en plein air
Cours de Qi Gong en plein air
**Qi Gong en plein air – Parc du Château de Saint-Germain-en-Laye** Respirez, bougez, harmonisez-vous. Venez pratiquer le Qi Gong au cœur de la nature, dans un cadre calme et inspirant. Une discipline chinoise millénaire pour améliorer la vitalité, la souplesse et la sérénité. Au Parc du Château – Saint-Germain-en-Laye Accessible à tous – débutants bienvenus Mardi 12h30-13h30 Dimanche 11h-12h30 Inscription via site: www.jinling.fr OU par mail au: jinlingfrance@gmail.com Reconnectez-vous à votre énergie vitale dans un lieu chargé d’histoire et de nature!
Outdoor Vinyasa In The Park with Laura in Parc Monceau
Outdoor Vinyasa In The Park with Laura in Parc Monceau
**Sign up : yogaclubparis.fr/booking** This class will help you to increase circulation, strengthen the immune system and elevate your mood. It allows you to experience the stress-reducing and energy enhancing benefits of yoga. Contact Laura with any questions: +33752969551 **We'll meet outside the main park entrance, at La Rotonde du Parc Monceau, 5 minutes before class**
Venez et expérimentez
Venez et expérimentez
Bienvenue à tous ! La méditation du cœur est une technique simple et pratique. En quelques minutes, vous apprendrez à vous détendre véritablement et à ressentir la légèreté et la joie. Vous n'avez pas besoin de savoir comment méditer ni croire en un système ou une philosophie particulière. Venez et faîtes l'expérience. C'est tout ! A dimanche prochain !

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Neurodivergent Women Navigating Midlife Changes - Sleep, Rest, and Connection
Neurodivergent Women Navigating Midlife Changes - Sleep, Rest, and Connection
Sleep, Rest & Connection: Building Our Community Together Join us for the next gathering of The Pause Collective — a supportive meetup for neurodivergent women navigating perimenopause, menopause, burnout, overwhelm, and life transitions. Since many of us haven't yet had the opportunity to meet, we'll begin by getting to know one another and sharing what brought us to this community. We'll also explore one of the most common challenges many women experience during this season of life: sleep. Whether you're navigating insomnia, waking up in the middle of the night, racing thoughts, night sweats, exhaustion, burnout, or simply not feeling rested, you're not alone. This will be a relaxed, low-pressure coffee shop meetup focused on connection and conversation. No need to prepare anything. No pressure to share. Come as you are. Together we'll: • Introduce ourselves and get to know one another • Share what brought us to The Pause Collective • Discuss sleep, rest, and energy during perimenopause and menopause • Exchange ideas, experiences, and support • Explore what topics we'd like to discuss in future gatherings • Continue building the kind of community we'd like to create together This space is neurodivergent-affirming, self-diagnosis-friendly, and supportive of different communication styles and energy levels. Quiet participation is welcome. Listening is participating. Whether you're looking for support, learning, friendship, or simply a place where you don't have to explain yourself, you are welcome here. I look forward to meeting you. — Dawn
Drunken Philosophy: Where Is Everybody? The Fermi Paradox and the Great Filter
Drunken Philosophy: Where Is Everybody? The Fermi Paradox and the Great Filter
Welcome to Drunken Philosophy, a casual, curious, social discussion club. Come grab a drink and a seat at The Oracle. **Optional topic for this meetup: Where is everybody?** In 1950 the physicist Enrico Fermi was talking about aliens over lunch and asked a question that still has not gone away: if the universe is so vast and so old, and even a fraction of those billions of stars have planets, where is everyone? By the numbers the galaxy should be crowded with civilizations. Instead we look up and hear silence. That gap between "they should be everywhere" and "we see no one" is the Fermi Paradox. One of the most unsettling answers is the idea of a **Great Filter**: somewhere on the road from dead chemistry to a galaxy-spanning civilization, there is at least one step that is almost impossible to get past. Maybe the filter is behind us. Maybe life starting at all, or simple cells becoming complex, or intelligence ever evolving, is the freak accident, and we already cleared the hard part. Or maybe the filter is ahead of us, and advanced civilizations reliably wipe themselves out before they spread. Here is the part that messes with people. If we ever found life somewhere else, even pond scum on Mars, most people would call it the greatest discovery in history. But it might be the worst possible news. It would mean life is common, the early steps are easy, and the hard step is still in front of us. So the eerie silence overhead might actually be the best sign we could ask for. **Questions to wrestle with:** * Is it better to be alone? Would you rather we find alien life and learn we are not special, or find nothing and quietly improve our odds of surviving? * Where do you bet the filter sits, behind us or ahead of us, and why? * If it is ahead of us, what is it? Nuclear war, climate collapse, AI, something we cannot even picture yet? And can we do anything about a filter we cannot see coming? * Two principles pull opposite ways here. The principle of mediocrity (the Copernican principle, Sagan's "no privileged place in the universe") says we are ordinary, so what happened on Earth probably happened everywhere, which makes the silence scream louder. The anthropic principle says of course we find ourselves somewhere life was possible, since we could not observe anything else, so our being here may say almost nothing about how common life is. Which lens do you trust, and does the silence still demand an answer once you account for observer selection? * And if we did confirm life out there and had to accept we are not special, what would that do to belief in a higher power, and would shedding (or keeping) that belief help or hurt our odds of pulling together as one species? * Does any of this change how you live, or how humanity should be spending its time and money right now? As always the prompt is optional. Come for the conversation, stay for the drinks, and bring your own questions.
Sunday Brunch
Sunday Brunch
Sleep in on Sundays. When you've had your fill of pajama-time, roll out and have some tasty brunch with your fellow Humanists!
Your Summer Social Life Starts Here 🍻🎳 🍻 20% Off for NEW Bowlers!
Your Summer Social Life Starts Here 🍻🎳 🍻 20% Off for NEW Bowlers!
🎳 **Summer Fun Starts on the Lanes! 20% off for NEW bowlers!** The 6-week summer social bowling league is here - cold drinks, fun times, and new friends await on the lanes! Whether you're looking to meet new people, unwind after work, or just have a fun weekly outing, this league is for everyone. Social vibes, happy hour energy, and plenty of chances to connect with others. No matter your skill level, this league is all about having fun and meeting awesome people. ;) **🗓 Thursday nights \|📍 AMF Sawmill Lanes \| 💵 $74 *(while Early Bird is active)*** **🚨New to the league?** Use discount code (**MUSU26**) for 20% off - $59.20 *during **Early Bird*** **💻 League Info & Registration**: https://bit.ly/ColumbusBowling **Why Join?** 🎉 It’s only 6 weeks - perfect for a low-commitment social plan 🍻 Great mix of people in their 20s, 30s, & 40s, plus post-game hangs at the bar 🎳 Zero pressure - gutter balls totally welcome! 👕 Free league shirt if you sign up early 🧠 Weekly trivia w/ prizes 💬 Super social - join solo or w/ friends! **Want in?** Join our Meetup team Gutter Dusters 👉 **Click here to join** https://tinyurl.com/2d5y52vq Or start a team of your own with a few friends - we’ll all be hanging out either way! 📅 League Dates (Thursday nights): June 25, July 2, July 9, July 16, July 23, July 30 ***(The MeetUp event date is deadline to register for the league.)*** **Cost & What’s Included:** ✔ $74 **Early Bird** registration - **New bowler? Get 20% off w/ code: MUSU26** ✔ 6 weeks of bowling (1–3 games/week) ✔ Shoe rentals & full league setup ✔ Trivia, prizes, and great people 👉 **Sign up now:** 💻League Info & Registration: https://bit.ly/ColumbusBowling 🤑New bowlers use code MUSU26 to save 20% 📸 Follow the fun on Instagram: https://bit.ly/BowlingLeague-IG 📩 Questions? Contact the league: http://bit.ly/2nKHno7 Spots are filling fast – don’t miss out on the fun times!
Microsoft Build - Columbus Edition!
Microsoft Build - Columbus Edition!
We are bringing Microsoft Build sessions to Columbus Ohio! The Central Ohio Azure Meetup and Central Ohio .NET Developer's Group (CONDG) are coming together to bring some of the labs and breakouts from Microsoft Build to your backyard. In this free, 1 day event, you are going to Build stuff with us! And yes, there will be free food. Please RSVP via [Microsoft Build //localhost:columbus | Microsoft Reactor](https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/reactor/events/27247/).
Reiki Practice Circle: All Levels Welcome
Reiki Practice Circle: All Levels Welcome
Join us at Unity of Columbus for our Weekly Reiki Share, a peaceful and uplifting gathering for connection, healing, and growth. A Reiki Share is a time where Reiki practitioners and students come together to give and receive healing energy in a supportive and welcoming environment. These sessions will be moderated by Columbus Unity Reiki. Reiki is a hands-on energy healing method from Japan that first came to the United States in 1938. Since then, it has grown in popularity and is now widely practiced throughout the West. All levels are welcome, and you do not need to be a practitioner at Unity of Columbus to attend. If you are a Reiki practitioner, a Reiki student, or simply interested in becoming a Reiki student, we warmly invite you to join us. Come practice your healing techniques, learn new approaches, receive healing energy, and connect with a like-minded community in a space of relaxation, renewal, and positive energy.