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Join us at the Aftermath for a relaxing night of movie and drinks. Each event, a participant from this group picks a theme of three movies, then at the next event the group will vote on one of these movies to watch together. After the movie, participants can stay to continue discussing the film or hang out at the bar that will continue staying open. So join with all your film passion, bring friends along and enjoy a fun and interactive evening in good company!! **This showing's theme** If HK has a hold over you during the holidays, be it fate or a ticking need, join us for a most entertaining night as we celebrate New Year Films together, in a very loud boom ! **tick, tick… BOOM!**, 2021 ‧ 1h55 Trailer: https://youtu.be/YJserno8tyU?si=fm6BVGU1T1vBXyBM **About Fate**, 2022 ‧ 1h40 Trailer: https://youtu.be/BVtN9rwoGpw?si=7Up_dLimfByvSlSe **The Holdovers**, 2023 ‧ 2h15 Trailer: https://youtu.be/AhKLpJmHhIg?si=WiIBodFrZiH23gbS Points to note: * Since the bar is gracious enough to host us without a cover charge, participants must buy at least one drink/food item in order to attend 🙏 * Please try to come on time (on or before 7:00pm) so you can buy your food and drinks and settle down ready for the movie. * We watch the three trailers and vote for one film to watch. We aim to screen the trailers around 7:15pm and start the movie at 7:30pm. * All movies will be subtitled in English. * The venue does get cold so bring a coat or extra sweater! * After the movie usually some members will hang around for a drink. Feel free to join us for a discussion about the movie or anything else. If you have any questions please contact one of the organisers. If you are interested in hosting or would like to suggest a theme, we'd love to hear from you!

*Off the record, on the QT, and **very** ha-ha…* See out the year with **Comedy Confidential**, a standup show starring Megatron, Chad Chang, Shane H, Tom Healy and Dave Lore. **📅 Tuesday 30 December \| 🕗 Show starts 8pm \(Happy hour 7–10pm\!\)** 📍 6/F Parekh House, 63 Wyndham Street, Central 中環63號 巴力大廈6樓 **💸** This is a donation-based show with suggested donations of HK$50–100

策略game night! 分別是BGG No.1 同 No.7 的 重塑火星及 工業革命-伯明翰 專人教game, 同你一齊玩🫶🏻 費用: $100 / 5小時 (女士$60) 包一款紙包飲料或水 另外亦提供包房服務 房間可容納最多12人 可玩Boardgame ,電動麻將, 狼人殺 歡迎去我們的IG看更多內容和活動詳情♥️ 101boardgame

"In the beginner's mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert's mind there are few." — Shunryu Suzuki, Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind Do you remember the wonder of learning something for the very first time? The **Beginner's Mind** (Shoshin) is that state of open, eager, and unbiased curiosity—free from the assumptions, judgments, and expertise that can narrow our vision over time. In our pursuit of mastery, we often lose the very quality that makes learning magical. This Curious Souls Cafe is an invitation to rediscover that state. We'll explore how to gently set aside our inner "expert" to make room for fresh questions, unexpected connections, and genuine awe. This isn't about ignoring experience, but about learning to see with new eyes again: * How can a beginner's mindset transform a routine task? * How can "not knowing" improve our conversations? * How can curiosity be a guide through uncertainty? In addition, we'll also explore how this mindset differs from the uninformed overconfidence described by the [Dunning-Kruger effect](https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunning%E2%80%93Kruger_effect), focusing instead on the humble, active curiosity that fuels real growth. Join us to celebrate the courage and joy of being a perpetual beginner. Inviting all who are... 🌱 Feeling stuck in familiar patterns and seeking a fresh perspective. 🎨 Longing to reconnect with the pure joy of learning, just for its own sake. 🧠 Curious about how to quiet the inner critic or the "expert" voice that says, "I already know." 🤔 Navigating a life transition or new challenge and wanting to approach it with openness. ✨ Interested in how humility and curiosity can lead to deeper wisdom than certainty ever could. 📅 Agenda / What You'll Experience 💬 Icebreaker Conversation Cards (Round 1) We will use virtual question cards. Here are some sample questions. * What's something simple you learned or noticed recently that gave you a genuine sense of wonder or "beginner's mind"? * Describe a time when admitting "I don't know" led to a better outcome or a more interesting conversation. * What is a subject, skill, or activity you once felt excited about that now feels routine or burdensome? What changed? * The Dunning-Kruger effect suggests we need knowledge to see our own ignorance. How does this create a paradox for cultivating a "beginner's mind"? From there, we’ll embark on a respectful, engaging, and meaningful conversation, celebrating the diversity of perspectives and ideas within the group. Note: This session may involve virtual question cards accessed via a link or QR code. If you do not have a device (phone/tablet) to access these, please ask a facilitator for assistance; we have spare units available. 💬 Spontaneous Reflective Question (Optional Round) After warming up, our diverse group of friends and strangers will come together in a circle to exchange ideas on an intriguing topic chosen spontaneously. We may either continue with questions from the round one, or write our own questions. Each participant is encouraged to contribute by sharing a unique question. You’re welcome to bring a question that’s been on your mind, or you can draw inspiration from the conversation cards provided. Once all the questions are collected, the group will collaboratively select one to kick off the discussion. 💬 Final Thoughts and Feedback Where time allows, in the final 10 minutes of the event, we’ll take a moment to reflect on the key insights, memorable moments, and takeaways from our discussions. This is a chance to distill the shared wisdom and leave with a deeper understanding of the topics we’ve explored together. After the event officially concludes, the group may choose to extend the session, depending on the group’s interest. Of course, you’re welcome to leave at any time that feels right for you. An anonymized summary will be shared for sessions where key insights are identified. After the meeting, our facilitators and participants may reflect on the discussion and contribute to a summary or collaborative workbook based on their notes and observations. Additionally, questions may be revisited in future sessions in an anonymized manner. To explore what our events are like, check out our official website at [https://curioussouls.cafe](https://curioussouls.cafe) 📍 Location City: Hong Kong Address: Empire Centre, 68 Mody Road, Tsim Sha Tsui East Inside the shopping mall of Empire Centre, there is a large open area dedicated to a café. We will sit at a round table or sofa inside (near a Hang Seng ATM or 7-Eleven store). Please look for the big words "Curious Souls Café" on our table. If you take the MTR, the nearest station and exit will be East Tsim Sha Tsui Station (Exit P1). From there, you can walk to Empire Centre, which is just a few minutes away. Google Maps link: [maps.app.goo.gl/51Jr8qxY4q5YLQ6q7](https://maps.app.goo.gl/51Jr8qxY4q5YLQ6q7) 🈚 Free of Charge While there is no charge to attend, we kindly encourage you to support the venue by purchasing a drink and/or any items from their menu. Note: This event is not affiliated with the restaurant, or any third-party names mentioned. ✨ What is Curious Souls Café? Welcome to [Curious Souls Café](https://curioussouls.cafe/)! 👋 Designed to nurture healthy curiosity and foster connections, this is a warm and friendly space for meaningful conversations. 😊 We invite you to join us for an experience filled with thought-provoking dialogue, meaningful connections, and personal growth. We look forward to meeting you at one of our events in the future!

Fee 7ppl $75 7~9pm court 2 x 請大家遵守以 1:請大家不要在遊戲其間進行羽毛球技術指導. 2:男與女閒聊時請保持一隻手距離. 3:遊戲已例明 羽毛球等級(ab,li,i 等等), 請按照自己所屬等級參與遊戲. 4:各下參加左的活動有指定場號, 如果自行走向其他埸由我們舉辦的活動的埸地打波, 我地可能會給予警告, 請不要挑戰我們的忍耐力。 5:如果少於48小時內取消出值, 都請交出值應付之金額。 如有違反, 一律blacklist. If you join my game for first time please send me your mobile no. to confirm your spot. Tel: 97843661 Coming Please Whatsapp or message me through meetup as soon as possible if you can't come. ‧ We will be playing 21 points doubles match ‧ Strictly NO BEGINNER ‧ The event is not first come first serve, I will pick suitable players in order to balance the level of the game. So if you are not on the attending list, please don't feel being offended, thanks for understanding ‧ Cancellation policy: Cancellation deadline is 48 hours prior to the start time of the game. Cancellation past the deadline will be marked as no-show.11

🎭 深度剖析：桌遊主辦者的潛在心理操作（第3至4） 3. 利用遊戲作為情緒操控工具 以娛樂為名，精密安排他人情緒反應的即場實驗。 有些主辦者在挑選遊戲時，並不單純以「好玩」作標準，而是偏好選擇那些能激發情緒波動的遊戲——例如高張力的狼人殺、背叛型遊戲如《The Resistance》、甚至是令人沮喪的合作失敗遊戲。這些遊戲的共同點，是它們會在短時間內觸發玩家的信任危機、憤怒、焦慮、挫敗與羞恥。 潛在動機可能包括： - 觀察他人情緒反應，從中獲得主控感； - 在群體中製造戲劇性，以鞏固自己作為「調控者」的地位； - 挑戰玩家心理底線，測試誰能「撐得住場」。 在這樣的設定中，主辦者其實像一位*情緒導演*，而其他人則成為角色。當玩家因遊戲而產生情緒崩潰、爭執或羞辱時，主辦者可能表面上「和事佬」，但實則旁觀整個過程，甚至在內心中記錄每個人的「心理弱點」。 👁️ *貼地提醒*：你以為你喺玩遊戲，但其實你嘅反應可能已經被人默默記低。 --- 4. 在勝負之間引導人際結構重組 操控座位與分組，就是重寫你和誰親近的方式。 主辦者通常擁有「安排誰坐邊、和誰一組」的控制權。這些看似無害的決定，其實可能逐步塑造出人際結構的微妙變化。主辦者透過這種「排兵佈陣」的方式： - 讓某些人更頻繁地合作，從而建立默契或依附； - 故意安排潛在對立者對抗，觀察衝突發展； - 排除特定人選於核心圈層之外，使其邊緣化； - 測試誰在不同組合中「聽話」、「能撐場」、「容易崩潰」。 這種操作不一定出於惡意，但當主辦者無意識地以關係操盤為樂，或當這種安排開始對參與者的真實社交產生影響時，它就變成一種高度隱性的人際干預。 👁️ *貼地提醒*：你以為你贏咗場遊戲，但可能係你被分配咗一個角色。

BGG party game No.1! 同狼人殺唔同, 死左都可以繼續玩, 而且可以同人私聊, 社交性極強, 想玩好遊戲又識下朋友既話, 快D報名啦! 內容 "Blood on the Clocktower" 給予你的不僅是一場遊戲，而是一場充滿陰謀、推理和背叛的奇幻冒險！在這個神秘的小鎮裡，每位玩家都扮演著一個角色，有的是善良的村民，有的則是隱藏著魔法與詭計的邪惡角色。 在 "Blood on the Clocktower" 中，你需要運用你的智慧和推理能力，與其他玩家互動，揭示謎團，幫助自己陣營勝利。這款遊戲的魅力在於其戲劇性的情節、角色間的心理戰和玩家間的互動，讓每場遊戲都充滿了驚喜和挑戰。準備好挑戰自己的推理能力，並在這個充滿陰謀的小鎮中揭開真相的面紗嗎？ 收費: $120位 / 女生$60（5hr) 包一款指定飲料或水 假期包場優惠: $1500全日, 最多可承載30人 歡迎前往我們的IG看更多內容和活動詳情♥️ 101boardgame / 101boardgame.party

BGG party game No.1! 同狼人殺唔同, 死左都可以繼續玩, 而且可以同人私聊, 社交性極強, 想玩好遊戲又識下朋友既話, 快D報名啦! 內容 "Blood on the Clocktower" 給予你的不僅是一場遊戲，而是一場充滿陰謀、推理和背叛的奇幻冒險！在這個神秘的小鎮裡，每位玩家都扮演著一個角色，有的是善良的村民，有的則是隱藏著魔法與詭計的邪惡角色。 在 "Blood on the Clocktower" 中，你需要運用你的智慧和推理能力，與其他玩家互動，揭示謎團，幫助自己陣營勝利。這款遊戲的魅力在於其戲劇性的情節、角色間的心理戰和玩家間的互動，讓每場遊戲都充滿了驚喜和挑戰。準備好挑戰自己的推理能力，並在這個充滿陰謀的小鎮中揭開真相的面紗嗎？ 收費: $120位 / 女生$80 包一款指定飲料或水 假期包場優惠: $2000全日, 最多可承載30人 歡迎前往我們的IG看更多內容和活動詳情♥️ 101boardgame / 101boardgame.party

🎭 ［“善”事揭露］桌遊活動主辦者的潛意識動機與可能影響（心理剖析） 今期和大家談談桌遊。此活動看似輕鬆娛樂、社交促進，但在某些情況下，主辦者的動機可能並不如表面所見那麼單純。這次和大家逐一探索揭秘。 從心理操控、社會動力、角色投射等角度來看，這些活動有時成為一種「非正式權力場域」，主導者在其中不知不覺地建構了一個可操控的微型社會。 以下是一些潛藏心理現象與可能造成的影響： 1. 權力感投射：在遊戲中扮演上帝角色 主辦者能決定玩什麼、誰參加、怎樣開始和結束，在無形中建立起一種「控制秩序」的快感。遊戲規則就像法律，而主持就是法官、立法者和執行者的三合一。 👁️ 心理暗示：以遊戲為名，行規訓之實。 --- 2. 透過社交篩選建立「圈內人」制度 部分主辦者會有意無意地建立一種「我們 vs 他們」的結構，讓新手感到疏離，老玩家形成權力核心。這種微結構可強化主辦者的地位，因為人們會依賴他來「入圈」。 👁️ 心理暗示：將社交變成邀請制，讓人為被接納而妥協。 待續，慢慢到戲肉不用急🤭

星期五 血染鐘樓夜唔夜 地點：荔枝角 A Joy 7pm-0am $120 per head Lv 0.5 說書人: Zen 血染鐘樓Blood on the clocktower 是一款關於推理和欺騙，謊言與邏輯，謀殺與謎團的社交遊戲, 比《狼人殺》更進階。 由於有人數需求，如不夠人數，會改為桌遊聚（超過500款輕中重策遊戲）。 專業導師指導，唔識玩到識。 請先WhatsApp 6704 2789 Zen 了解詳情。

🎭 ［“善”事揭露］桌遊活動主辦者的潛意識動機與可能影響（心理剖析） 今期和大家談談桌遊。此活動看似輕鬆娛樂、社交促進，但在某些情況下，主辦者的動機可能並不如表面所見那麼單純。這次和大家逐一探索揭秘。 從心理操控、社會動力、角色投射等角度來看，這些活動有時成為一種「非正式權力場域」，主導者在其中不知不覺地建構了一個可操控的微型社會。 以下是一些潛藏心理現象與可能造成的影響： 1. 權力感投射：在遊戲中扮演上帝角色 主辦者能決定玩什麼、誰參加、怎樣開始和結束，在無形中建立起一種「控制秩序」的快感。遊戲規則就像法律，而主持就是法官、立法者和執行者的三合一。 👁️ 心理暗示：以遊戲為名，行規訓之實。 --- 2. 透過社交篩選建立「圈內人」制度 部分主辦者會有意無意地建立一種「我們 vs 他們」的結構，讓新手感到疏離，老玩家形成權力核心。這種微結構可強化主辦者的地位，因為人們會依賴他來「入圈」。 👁️ 心理暗示：將社交變成邀請制，讓人為被接納而妥協。 待續，慢慢到戲肉不用急🤭

(Partner's Event) BBQ Party at ShenZhen Time: Every Sat 19:00 - 23:00 (Usually) Location: The Crazy Coconut Bar, ShenZhen Longhua Baishilong, 3rd floor, 3N100, Above Metro Exit B2 (BaiShiLong Metro Station) 瘋狂酒吧， 深圳龍華白石龍地鐵站B2上方，3樓 Refer to the picture for details on the BBQ Sat event.

Our January program is privileged to have Kristen Tregar as our speaker. Ms. Tregar is the co-author with John de Lancie (the actor who portrayed the character Q on Star Trek next generation) of a radio play depicting the events surrounding the Kitzmiller v. Dover Area School District trial. The trial decided the issue of some of the Dover school district board members attempting to insert creationism disguised as "intelligent design" into the 9th grade biology curriculum. She will discuss the trial and the process of writing the play. (Bob Leonhard has seen the play and it is riveting and tense). Ms. Tregar's bio is below: Kristen Tregar is a dramaturg, director, playwright, and theatre teacher. She earned her Ph.D. in Drama and Theatre from the UC San Diego and UC Irvine joint program. In addition, she has a MS in Forensic Science from City University of New York- John Jay College of Criminal Justice and a MA in Educational Theatre from New York University- Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development. In 2013, in collaboration with Irish colleagues, she founded *The Ireland Project*, an intercontinental devised theatre work with high school students in New York and Tallaght, Ireland. Her original short story "Far From Here" was recently published in *Stay Awhile Longer: More Scenes From Temecula Valley*. She has two rescued dogs (Kira and Harry) and she rides, competes, and foxhunts with her horses, Andromache and Baker Street Irregular. Food and drinks will be provided at the event. Feel free to show up a little bit early to hang out and talk. Going forward our meetings will be hybrid. You can meet us in-person or attend online Join Zoom Meeting [https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87836564953?pwd=4Mi57ElZkDIFlb1fnlNwOJ0NiOK4tP.1](https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87836564953?pwd=4Mi57ElZkDIFlb1fnlNwOJ0NiOK4tP.1) Meeting ID: 878 3656 4953 Passcode: 760812 One tap mobile +19292056099,,87836564953#,,,,\*760812# US (New York) +13017158592,,87836564953#,,,,\*760812# US (Washington DC) The formal presentation will start at noon

Join us for a top-reviewed comedy-drama and the latest from director Bradley Cooper, IS THIS THING ON! The film is based on a true story follows a middle-aged man in a struggling marriage who seeks in purpose as a stand-up comedian. Here’s a description, trailer and plan for this event: DESCRIPTION: As their marriage quietly unravels, a faces middle age and an impending divorce. He seeks new purpose in the New York comedy scene while trying to navigate co-parenting, identity, and whether or not love can take a new form. The film is directed by Bradley Cooper (A Star Is Born, Maestro) and stars Will Arnett, Laura Dern, Andra Day, Christine Ebersole, Sean Hayes and Bradley Cooper. TRAILER: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4jx0Xgc_Pc](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4jx0Xgc_Pc) BUZZ: The film is earning an 89% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes, which calls it “another terrific relationship study from Bradley Cooper and an ideal platform for Will Arnett's dramatic chops.” Following its world premiere at the NYFF, critics called it “a warm and hilarious comedy-drama” and “one of the most memorable and heartfelt films you’ll see all year!” PLAN: We’ll plan for a 7pm-ish showing and will meet inside the lobby area about 30 minutes before the show beings. Advance ticket purchase not required for this theater but be sure to mention you're with the Movie Group for admission and concession discounts. Possible post-show get-together at the nearby Rusty Bucket! Complete details will be confirmed/announced as the date gets closer! Look forward to seeing you there, Dan

We’ll be reading Brigands and Breadknives by Travis Baldtree this month! We recommend readingading “Bookshops and Bonedust” and “Legends and Lattes” before reading Brigands and Breadknives.