Cognitive Science

🇫🇷 Bienvenue à la Pizza Night franco-italienne ! 🍕🇫🇷🇮🇹 Au programme : des rires, des discussions, de nouvelles rencontres et bien sûr… de la pizza 😊 Cette semaine, nous allons manger à Marghe, l’une des meilleures pizzerias du quartier. Vous êtes français ou italien et vous voulez pratiquer votre italien ou votre français ? Peu importe votre niveau, vous êtes les bienvenus. L’événement est ouvert à tous les francophones et italophones. 🔴 Merci de confirmer votre participation sur WhatsApp : wa.me/393755246023 🔴 Demandez Armando quand vous arrivez À jeudi ! ________ 🇮🇹 Benvenuti alla Pizza Night italo-francese! 🍕🇮🇹🇫🇷 In programma: divertimento, chiacchiere, nuovi incontri e ovviamente… pizza 😊 Questa settimana andremo a mangiare da Marghe, una delle migliori pizzerie del quartiere. Siete italiani o francesi e volete praticare il vostro francese o il vostro italiano? Non importa il vostro livello, siete tutti i benvenuti. L’evento è aperto a tutti i francofoni e italofoni. 🔴 Vi chiediamo gentilmente di confermare la vostra partecipazione su WhatsApp: wa.me/393755246023 🔴 Chiedete di Armando quando arrivate A giovedì!

**Italiano** **Viviamo circondati da scelte**: cosa fare, chi essere, che posizione prendere su tutto. Eppure, **più alternative abbiamo, più spesso restiamo bloccati nell’indecisione**, nel rimuginio, nell\*’overthinking\*. In questo scenario, **la proposta di Jiddu Krishnamurti suona quasi scandalosa: una *consapevolezza senza scelta***, capace di vedere ciò che è, prima di ogni decisione, tecnica o metodo. In questo incontro **useremo il pensiero di Krishnamurti come filo rosso** per esplorare insieme cosa potrebbe significare, oggi **“vedere ciò che è” senza giudicare, senza selezionare, senza cercare di aggiustare tutto subito**. Partiremo da alcuni suoi passaggi su consapevolezza, osservatore/osservato, fine del conflitto interiore, ascoltandoli o leggendoli insieme e lasciando spazio al dialogo. Accanto alla voce di Krishnamurti, richiameremo anche **altri contributi su consapevolezza**: dalla mindfulness alla psicologia contemporanea, dalla consapevolezza emotiva e corporea alla ricerca di senso più esistenziale. Questo ci aiuterà a distinguere tra consapevolezza come “tecnica” e consapevolezza come modo di vedere e vivere. **L’incontro alternerà:** * una breve introduzione per chiarire cosa si intende per “consapevolezza senza scelta”; * ascolto/lettura di brani scelti; * qualche semplice esperienza guidata di osservazione (del corpo, dei pensieri, delle emozioni); * momenti di condivisione e dialogo aperto, in cui ciascuno potrà portare la propria esperienza con l’indecisione, il controllo, il bisogno di scegliere il “giusto”. **Alcune domande** che guideranno il nostro dialogo: * Cosa intendiamo, ciascuno di noi, quando diciamo “siamo consapevoli”? * In quali momenti della vita ci accorgiamo di essere bloccati dall’indecisione o dal rimuginio? * Che differenza c’è, per la nostra esperienza, tra “controllare” e “osservare”? * Cosa potrebbe voler dire, concretamente, fare un passo verso una “consapevolezza senza scelta” nella vita di tutti i giorni? Non serve conoscere già Krishnamurti, né avere esperienza di meditazione: basta curiosità e la disponibilità a guardare un po’ più da vicino il modo in cui normalmente ci osserviamo, giudichiamo, scegliamo. Nessuna esperienza precedente richiesta. Portate solo la vostra presenza e la disponibilità ad osservare senza giudicare e senza motivazioni. **Ingresso libero — posti limitati**. Confermate la partecipazione tramite Meetup. Ci vediamo il 18 giugno 2026 alle h. 18:30 da Otto; la consumazione presso il locale non è obbligatoria ma consigliata in quanto ospita il nostro evento. **English** **We live surrounded by choices**: what to do, who to be, what stance to take on almost everything. And yet, **the more options we have, the more often we get stuck in indecision**, in rumination, in overthinking. In this scenario\*\*, Jiddu Krishnamurti’s proposal sounds almost shocking: a *choiceless awareness*\*\*, the capacity to see what is, before any decision, technique, or method. In this meeting we will use **Krishnamurti’s thought as a guiding thread** to explore together what it might mean, today, **to “see what is” without judging, without selecting, without trying to fix everything right away**. We will start from some of his key passages on awareness, the observer and the observed, and the ending of inner conflict, listening to or reading them together and leaving room for dialogue. Alongside Krishnamurti’s voice, we will also bring in **other perspectives on awareness**: from mindfulness to contemporary psychology, from emotional and bodily awareness to a more existential search for meaning. This will help us distinguish between awareness as a “technique” and awareness as a way of seeing and living. **The meeting will alternate:** * a brief introduction to clarify what is meant by “choiceless awareness” * listening to/reading selected passages * some simple guided exercises of observation (of the body, thoughts, emotions) * moments of sharing and open dialogue, where everyone can bring their own experience with indecision, control, and the need to make the “right” choice **Some questions** that will guide our dialogue: * What do we each mean when we say “we are aware”? * In which moments of life do we notice we are stuck in indecision or rumination? * What is, in our experience, the difference between “controlling” and “observing”? * What could it concretely mean to take a step toward “choiceless awareness” in everyday life? You don’t need to know Krishnamurti already, nor have any experience with meditation: all that’s needed is curiosity and a willingness to look a little more closely at the way we usually observe, judge, and choose. No previous experience required. Just bring your presence and your willingness to observe without judging and without ulterior motives. **Free entry — limited seats**. Please confirm your participation through Meetup. See you at Otto on the 18th June 2026 at 18:30; buying a drink or snack at the venue is not mandatory but recommended, as the place is kindly hosting our event.

Benvenuti all’Alpha Café — uno spazio per chi vuole crescere, riflettere e trasformare. Ogni settimana ci incontriamo per esplorare insieme temi che intrecciano mente, emozioni e azioni, con l’obiettivo di comprendere meglio noi stessi e contribuire a una società più empatica. Cosa succede all’Alpha Café? - Apriamo con una meditazione di gruppo, per centrarci e connetterci. - Introduciamo il tema della serata con una breve presentazione multimediale. - Apriamo il confronto: una discussione libera e profonda su come il tema tocca la nostra vita quotidiana. - Concludiamo con un momento conviviale, per rilassarci e stare bene insieme. Un’ora per pensare, sentire, condividere. Ti aspettiamo!

Welcome to the Thursday English Aperitivo! The perfect place to speak in English and meet some interesting people from all over the world. Everyone is welcome to come and join in some conversation whilst enjoying a drink and a bite to eat in a friendly, easy going atmosphere. Don't worry about your level of English, the most important thing is to have fun! My name is Diana and I'm from England I'll be there to help you with your English and make you feel at home. I have been an English teacher in Milan for many years. Just come to Pacino Cafe on Thursday and ask for Diana or the English Aperitivo. I can't wait to meet you! Drink and aperitivo 11 euro

Bla Bla Milano is the multi language event in the city! Join both locals than expats, talk different languages, and make new connections in a friendly atmosphere. Multiple tables with different languages created on the go! Anyone is welcome, just join us and get your drink! If you are hungry we have a dedicated formula with the place, dish + drink @ 13 euro. See you at Henry's cafe in via Col di Lana, close to Darsena and Navigli, Tram number 3 or metro Porta Genova. Join us at any time and... Bring your friends! Our whatsapp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/JpPUx7VB0HGBgCcMEUCGmP (please momentarily add an "+" before Info description in order to be accepted)

**🍻 SOCIAL DRINKING GAMES** Ice-breakers? Boring. We prefer cups, rules you’ll forget in 5 minutes, and instant friendships. Lose the game, take a sip. Win the game, take a sip anyway. ⋯⋯⋯ Ostello Bello Milano Centrale - Via Lepetit 33, Milano 🎫 Posti limitati. - Ingresso gratuito tramite registrazione Ti ricordiamo che nel corso dell’evento potranno essere effettuate delle riprese di immagini fotografiche e audio-video con diritti di utilizzo ad uso esclusivo del locale. www.ostellobello.com https://www.instagram.com/ostellobello.milanocentrale/

**You’ve been living in Italy for months… maybe even years…** **but you still don’t really *live* in Italian.** You understand. You try. But when it’s time to speak, something holds you back. Not enough practice. Too much pressure. Or simply… no space that feels safe enough. I know this, because I’ve lived it. Learning the local language is what finally made me feel at home. That’s why I created this. **Welcome to The Village — a space to *experience* Italian, not just learn it.** This is for you if: – you want to actually speak, not just listen – you’re willing to make mistakes and grow from them – you value connection, presence and a positive group energy – you’re ready to step out of your comfort zone (gently, but consistently) This is **not** a traditional class. And it’s not for passive learners. In The Village, we: – practice real-life conversations – use role play, games and embodied exercises – support each other (no judgment, no pressure) – build confidence session after session The goal is simple: to help you feel more at home in Italy — in your body, and in your voice. I guide the space to make sure everyone speaks, feels included, and grows. **Small group. Real connection. Consistent practice.** If this resonates, contact me and I will share all details to attend: Francesca: +44 7551910793 Payment: 5x 2 hrs sessions: 50 euros, drop in sesson 12 euros

**Sab 20 Giu 2026** **TREK IN PIEMONTE. VAL BOGNANCO. LAGHI DI VARIOLA 2228 m (VB)** \- Lunghezza: 14 km \- Dislivello: 750 m \- Difficoltà: Media \- Pranzo al sacco Il trek è in prov. di Verbania, a 146 km da Milano. Iscrizione [https://t.me/TrekMI/83101](https://t.me/TrekMI/83101) Youtube https://youtu.be/Y8rTOWuKOsM **LUOGO DI RITROVO** Per sapere il luogo di ritrovo, cliccare sul link Iscrizione. Si apre una chat Telegram che contiene tutte le informazioni. **GRATUITÀ** Tutti i trek sono gratuiti **CHI SIAMO** Ogni weekend portiamo in montagna 100 persone. Siamo la più grande associazione escursionista d'Italia [https://t.me/TrekMI](https://t.me/TrekMI) **COME RAGGIUNGERE LA FELICITÀ** con la filosofia TTP [https://t.me/TrekMI/79617](https://t.me/TrekMI/79617) .

**Start February energized!** Open your eyes, heart and soul and lose yourself in the eyes of a stranger for one minute. Explore a sense of belonging within our community while enjoying a moment of connection with a fellow human being. ►𝗪𝗛𝗬 Explore and express who you are: A human being. 𝗧𝗿𝘆 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗻𝗲𝘄 When someone approaches us on the street, sometimes there is an incentive to sell something in particular. Yet, in this event, you have the unique opportunity to experience how we connect with each other without any intention. Here, you can feel truly being seen and understood. Experience the joy of human connection. 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳 𝗺𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 Eye contact is a simple form of meditation that allows you to observe your thoughts and feelings with much more clarity. This so called awareness is your gateway to a joyful life. Experience a day full of curiosity, peace and presence. 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 For some of us, looking into the eyes of someone can be a difficult, daunting task. Yet it is proven that people looking into the eyes of others are perceived as more confident. This skill can be trained like a muscle. In other words, you are going to feel much more comfortable around other people. Learning this skill can be useful in holding a public speech, a company meeting, at dating or talking with your friends and family. 𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗲𝘆𝗲 𝗴𝗮𝘇𝗲𝗿𝘀 Meet open-minded, positive people and connect with all kinds of them. Experience acceptance free of any judgement. Find a safe place where we see commonalities over differences. We are all part of the same family. 𝗕𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 Nowadays, we are glued to our phones and social media. We, almost by accident, learned to avoid contact with fellow human beings where the generation before us used to have conversations with strangers while riding the tram, bus or train. Many friendships and romantic relationships used to stem from these casual interactions in public life. Let’s solve the problem of the increasing sense of division, isolation and loneliness by coming together and be truly present and communicate with each other, verbally and non-verbally. ►𝗛𝗢𝗪 Choose someone, offer this person to sit in front of you and make yourself comfortable. Bring a blanket or something similar to comfortably sit down. Alternatively, you can do the eye gazing while standing. Look into each others eyes for a minute (or even longer). Enjoy the silence and observe what happens. Expect nothing, yet be open for everything. ►𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 The eye contact experiment is a beautiful and powerful experience that… • offers you to explore human connection through non-verbal communication. • can make your day, and for some people even change their life. • brings people together. ►𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗡 19th January, from 6:00pm until 8:00 pm. ►𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘 Giardini Indro Montanelli Via Palestro, 14, 20121 Milano MI https://maps.app.goo.gl/BHc5ZRpMBBPZJ6iy5 Not sure where we are? Ask in our Whatsapp / Telegram group • Telegram: [https://t.me/+G4lENGEqlkIyZGM0](https://t.me/+G4lENGEqlkIyZGM0) • WhatsApp: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/BioB6ALayCLJOnOwKQvmJ8](https://chat.whatsapp.com/BioB6ALayCLJOnOwKQvmJ8) ►𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗧𝗢 𝗕𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 • A blanket to sit on • Enough water to drink • Some snacks for the picknick afterwards ► **SUPPORT US** Love what we are doing? Support our movement to defeat loneliness and spread a sense of belonging and community through our unique experiences. We put a lot of love, care, attention, time and resources into our project for the benefit of everyone! Even with just 25, 10 or even 5 CHF you can make a difference. [https://buymeacoffee.com/socialfreedomcrew](https://buymeacoffee.com/socialfreedomcrew) ►𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 If you want to have a better picture about how this Event could be like, just watch the Videos from the following Links: [https://vimeo.com/190622917](https://vimeo.com/190622917) [https://youtu.be/EIlj5xtTYHE](https://youtu.be/EIlj5xtTYHE) [https://youtu.be/nFDeFo2aLmc](https://youtu.be/nFDeFo2aLmc) [https://youtu.be/hIq1v5KFN2c](https://youtu.be/hIq1v5KFN2c) ...or listen to this radio broadcast: [http://bit.ly/what_is_eye_gazing](http://bit.ly/what_is_eye_gazing)

BOOK OF THE MONTH: The Anthropologists by Ayşegül Savaş MEETING LOCATION: Pancicchetto (Via Solferino, 43), must buy a drink (alcoholic or nonalcoholic) WHEN: June 21st, 19:00-20:30 WHAT TO BRING: conversation!!, and your copy of the book \*\*Please know, the book can of course be read in ANY language, only the discussion takes place in English! SUGGESTED READING THEMES AND DISCUSSION TOPICS: * PLEASE feel free to bring your own discussion topics! * Have you ever moved to the foreign city, if so did it help you relate to the characters? * What does the book tell us about multigenerational families? * The book is described as being funny at some parts, did you find this true?

Ciao ragazzi e ragazze, questo sabato passaremo insieme un bel pomeriggio al Parco Sempione: merenda, giochi da tavolo easy, chiacchiere e nuove amicizie! IMPORTANTE: se non riuscite a partecipare all'evento vi chiediamo di avvertire in anticipo e di annullare l'accredito. Durante l'evento faremo giochi leggeri e sociali, perfetti anche per chi non gioca spesso. L'idea è giocare senza fretta, parlare tra una partita e l'altra e goderci un pomeriggio tranquillo all'aperto. Puoi venire anche da solo/a o con un'amico/a. Se vuoi, porta qualcosa da condividere: un pacchetto di patatine, biscotti, snack e/o qualcosa da bere. Se hai un telo o una coperta, può essere utile per sederti sul prato! Pubblicheremo aggiornamenti nella chat dell'evento, tra cui la posizione e una foto del punto in cui saremo al parco. Se sei un po' in ritardo, avvisaci qui su Meetup!

**Sab 20 Giu 2026** **TREK + BAGNO COL TRENO IN LIGURIA. IL LAGO DELLA TINA 505 m (GE)** \- Lunghezza: 13 km \- Dislivello: 550 m \- Difficoltà: Media \- Pranzo al sacco\. Il trek è in prov. di Genova. Iscrizione [https://t.me/TrekMI/83098](https://t.me/TrekMI/83098) Youtube https://youtu.be/Z0gYda-Cg7o **LUOGO DI RITROVO** Per sapere il luogo di ritrovo, cliccare sul link Iscrizione. Si apre una chat Telegram che contiene tutte le informazioni. **GRATUITÀ** Tutti i trek sono gratuiti **CHI SIAMO** Ogni weekend portiamo in montagna 100 persone. Siamo la più grande associazione escursionista d'Italia [https://t.me/TrekMI](https://t.me/TrekMI) **COME RAGGIUNGERE LA FELICITÀ** con la filosofia TTP [https://t.me/TrekMI/79617](https://t.me/TrekMI/79617) .

Join us for an evening of engaging conversation and intellectual exploration. We'll vote on the evening's discussion topic, and dive into a facilitated discussion in a relaxed atmosphere. Whether you're a seasoned philosopher or just curious, come prepared to share your thoughts and leave with new perspectives. After the discussion, stick around for drinks and a table game for those interested. We look forward to seeing you there!

Hi my friends, welcome to "Don't Be Shy!", your favourite international aperitivo 🇬🇧🇨🇵🇩🇪🇪🇸🇯🇵🇵🇹. We meet every Friday (Pacino café) from 19:30 so don't worry if you arrive a bit later, we will be there until late. During the evening you will have the opportunity to meet nice people 😉 and speak several languages 😊. Two simple rules to folllow: bring your smile and DON'T BE SHY! 🔴 Photos and videos of the event will be posted on Instagram ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://instagram.com/dontbeshy_milano?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= 🔴 Apertivo/first drink 11€ The bar will serve food until 21:30 🔴 Ask for me (Armando) when you arrive. 🔴 You can write me on WhatsApp 3755246023 if needed. what's app group (communication & updates only) >>> https://chat.whatsapp.com/BSMO1uygZxhHWMrVhCJzlr I cannot wait to meet you all ✌🏿, Armando

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.

At Unity of Columbus, our Youth and Family Ministry nurtures the spiritual growth of children and families through love, joy, and practical spiritual teachings. Each Sunday, children explore timeless spiritual principles through stories, creative activities, music, and group sharing in a safe and welcoming environment. Our program encourages children to discover their own inner light, express kindness, and develop a personal connection with God. Together, we celebrate diversity, cultivate understanding, and inspire each child to live with purpose and compassion. Parents and families are invited to join in this uplifting journey of learning, laughter, and spiritual connection.

**How to take control of your subconscious and harness its power!** Join us for an eye-opening lecture where the speaker will break down complex ideas in a clear and practical way. You’ll gain insights into: ✅ The true definition of the subconscious ✅ How it generates unwanted emotions ✅ Its real purpose and function ✅ What determines the pressure it exerts on you And the most important topic: **How do you take control of your subconscious!** But this isn’t just another lecture where you sit and listen passively. It’s interactive and engaging—you can ask questions at any time. 📅 Reserve your spot now! Seats are limited, so don’t wait too long to sign up. Location: 1266 Dublin Rd, Columbus, OH 43215 Hosted by the Hubbard Dianetics Foundation

**Men of Unity** is a safe, welcoming space for men to connect, share, and grow together. In this circle, we explore what it means to live with purpose, integrity, and spiritual awareness in today’s world. Through open dialogue, reflection, and mutual support, we learn to balance strength with compassion, confidence with humility, and action with mindfulness. Whether you’re seeking deeper spiritual connection, personal clarity, or simply a supportive brotherhood, this group invites you to bring your authentic self and grow in community. This week the Men's of Group will meet at Scrambler's - the North Hamilton Road location: 5729 North Hamilton Road Columbus, 43230

Let’s meet and wander the galleries! General admission on Sundays is free.

Join us every 3rd Sunday of the month right after the Sunday Service for our Potluck Fellowship — a warm and welcoming time to connect, share, and celebrate community together! Bring your favorite dish to share (homemade or store-bought — all are welcome) and enjoy a delicious meal with friends old and new. It’s a wonderful opportunity to relax, laugh, and deepen your connections. Come hungry for good food, uplifting conversation, and heartfelt fellowship!

Sleep in on Sundays. When you've had your fill of pajama-time, roll out and have some tasty brunch with your fellow Humanists!