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「快樂人的精神習慣」: 謙卑
「快樂人的精神習慣」: 謙卑
**普及禪修課程 黃雅鑫老師主講** **「快樂人的精神習慣」** **每堂課為獨立單元,不需報名,歡迎大家參加。** 快樂無限制,但慣性的思維方式往往阻礙我們變得更快樂。這個實用的佛教禪修課程將會教授快樂人的精神習慣! 我們將探索幾種能夠提升心靈的禪修和思維方式,並且如何在日常生活上,懷著覺照地加以運用。這樣,無論生活際遇如何,我們都能保持輕鬆快樂的態度。 20/6 謙卑 27/6 覺知無常 4/7 知足 11/7 安忍 黃雅鑫現為香港噶當巴禪修中心中環分舍的老師。於 2009年,初次接觸到噶當巴傳承的寶貴佛法,啓發他把佛陀的智慧融合並實踐於日常生活中 ,從實際的經驗去分享現代佛法是如何利益周遭每一個人。 歡迎大家隨喜功德,建議捐助:每課 $50。所有捐款均用於中心的運作及發展,為大眾提供學習珍貴佛法的機會。 詳情: [https://www.meditation.hk/2021/ccgp/](https://www.meditation.hk/2021/ccgp/) #現代佛法 #禪修課程
Art Portfolios: Exams, coursework, enter universities, competitions….
Art Portfolios: Exams, coursework, enter universities, competitions….
Learn different techniques and different media (e.g. watercolour painting, sketching with pastel, charcoal...) for different subjects (still-life, landscape, portraiture…) of different themes to produce your own portfolios for DSE, IGCSE, GCSE / A-LeveL / IB, application for universities. Only one charge and all art materials will be provided! Please RSVP call or WhatsApp Win Davies +852 9332 0424. your own portfolios for all art exams, IB, application for universities. Only one charge and all art materials will be provided! Please RSVP call or WhatsApp Win Davies +852 9332 0424.
F.E.M. (Female Empowerment & Movement) with Cyrl @ Dee Dream Life
F.E.M. (Female Empowerment & Movement) with Cyrl @ Dee Dream Life
Get a great workout with a sweat-dripping dance cardio class combined with high-intensity interval training HIIT! Feel your heart rate pumping, while you jam to the beats and see yourself groove to fitness! Leave the class feeling super energised, challenged yet relaxed from a liberating dance fitness experience! WhatsApp 63344266 to book Prepayment required to secure booking www.deedreamlife.com/pricing-packages for fee info Download Dee Dream Life App for more info
Emotional Detox. RSVP's a must
Emotional Detox. RSVP's a must
Emotional Detox. RSVP's a must This session is a 1 to 1 private virtual session to address any of the following: 1. Reduce emotional baggage. Learn to boost your EQ. 2. Clarify your purpose, objectives, next steps and gain focus. 3. Discuss if and how Coaching or Emotional Intelligence training can help you accelerate towards your goals and beat the status quo. ALL Sessions are: Via Skype/Whatsapp/Wechat/Zoom 1 to 1, private & confidential Complementary (Cost is $0) for the first 2 who books via https://calendly.com/adriancahill/emotionaldetox If the places are taken, additional spaces are available for $250USD. This is strictly for new clients that haven't worked with us before. Who's hosting? Adrian (Lead Coach - PCC) & Darko (Appretice Coach and Organiser) Lead Coach, Adrian Cahill is highly qualified and experienced in Coaching and Training. http://www.linkedin.com/in/adriancahill Whatsapp: +61432170578 Wechat/Skype/Facebook: Adriannqld Ensure you book via https://calendly.com/adriancahill/emotionaldetox Alternatively message or email: va@adriancahill.com Cost: Free for the first 2 who book. Sponsored by www.adriancahill.com
Zumba Dance Fitness
Zumba Dance Fitness
Dee Dream Life * HKD150 for first trial * HKD1500 for 10 classes * * Bring A New Member * When New Member Purchases First Package, You Get 1 Free Bonus Class WhatsApp 63344266 to register Dee Dream Life 1 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central 14/F, 1401 Come join Dee Dream Life in our signature class that makes this the top rated Zumba class in HK according to Sassy Hong Kong for many years! Dance to amazing fun rhythms including Latin, Hip Hop. Pop, Funk, Bollywood and more while dripping in sweat and feeling fantastic! Lose weight, burn calories and raise your vibrations with this super uplifting class! Enjoy yourself and feel completely refreshed and energised after a workout! Easy to follow with repetitive moves, no need to memorise steps and open to all levels including complete beginners to dance and fitness :) At night, we dance to disco lights making this class the party you need to loosen up after a long day at work! Come and enjoy music, movement and fitness like you have never before!
Tina, Kaka Saturday桌遊聚會!👨$105 👧$75(Meetup報名平$5)
Tina, Kaka Saturday桌遊聚會!👨$105 👧$75(Meetup報名平$5)
好多時會有客人問我哋我哋嘅Meetup Party Games活動會玩啲乜嘢?其實就係例如9 Upper, 狼人真言,Flip 7,歌迷序會等等好玩流行嘅輕鬆桌遊,由當日嘅活動主持決定最終玩邊幾隻! 其實玩邊隻game唔係重點。重點係個活動好唔好玩!我哋好多活動都有好多人參加. 所以不必多說,你應該知道究竟發生了什麼事! \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* **今日活動資訊:** 費用: [$105 / Girls $85] Pay at entrance. 包飲品一盒, extra飲品每盒$5. 🔔 人多, 或員工/主持忙於教玩遊戲時可能沒暇收取場費, 請利用櫃面PayMe code/Ali Pay /FPS號碼自行支付. 如發現有故意走數情況, 會被放進Meeple Tree 黑名單. 🔔 必須在此報名. 🔔 場地沒有食物提供, 但歡迎帶外賣上來食. 🔔 宣傳其他場地/放飛機/遊戲過程中態度惡劣者會被放進黑名單. 🔔 入埸請除鞋. 埸內拖鞋祗供店內用, 請勿著出店外. 🔔 報名參加Meetup活動, 當系統問你"Are you bringing anyone"時, 如果你祗是一個人來, 毋須㩒+1 (+1代表會帶朋友來的意思). 🔔 我哋嘅活動主持人有時會因為工作或者學業關係臨時嚟唔到,Meeple Tree 保留臨時更換主持嘅可能性。🙏 🔔 本會因放飛機(活動開始前24小時內退出者)被移除人數: 103 🔔 Meeple Tree保留參加者名單最後決定權. 🔔 Follow我哋IG: mtboardgame / boardgame_hk

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🎬🧒🏻《全職乖孫》👵🏼@柴灣 (How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies)
🎬🧒🏻《全職乖孫》👵🏼@柴灣 (How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies)
#近8年來在香港&在多個國家&有史以來全球總收入 票房最高的泰國電影。The highest worldwide grossing Thai-language film of all time, and broke box office records in several countries across Asia. 故事簡介:出生泰籍華裔潮州人家庭的年輕人M,為了繼承百萬遺產辭去工作照顧罹患癌症的的姥姥,並在過程中明白了許多道理。 M (Putthipong), a university dropout low on money, volunteers to take care of his terminally ill grandmother (Usha) in the hope of pocketing her inheritance. 《全職乖孫》*How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies* 片長[Length]: 127min; 級別[Class]: I 導演:湯薩蓬·逖提拿坎(ทศพล ทิพย์ทินกร)、帕特·波尼蒂帕特 監製:萬納魯迪·彭西提薩、吉拉·馬利坤 編劇:湯薩蓬·逖提拿坎(ทศพล ทิพย์ทินกร)、帕特·波尼蒂帕特 演員:Putthipong Assaratanakul (Billkin)、烏薩薩梅坎姆、Tu Tontawan Director: Pat Boonnitipat Writer: Thodsapon Thiptinnakorn, Pat Boonnitipat Stars: Putthipong Assaratanakul, Usha Seamkhum #《泰國導演協會獎》多個獎項(獲獎) [Thai Film Director Awards: Best Picture; Best Director; Best Actor; Best Actress; Best Screenplay; Best Original Score; Best Cinematography; Best Film Editing ##一針見血獎、Nine Entertain Awards、Kom Chad Luek Awards、Bangkok Critics Assembly Awards:最佳電影 [Best Movie] ##Thailand Box Office Awards 2024、Thai Film Director Awards、Kom Chad Luek Awards、Suphannahong National Film Awards:最佳男主角 [Best Actor] ###第18屆亞洲電影大獎:最佳新演員提名 [Asian Film Awards: Best Newcomer (Nominee)]。Etc… **日期:2026年6月21日(星期日)** **時間:7:30pm-9:45pm** **地點:青年廣場2樓Y劇場** 集合時間及地點:@7:15-7:20pm @Y劇場入口/電聯 名額:4人(同場另有公眾參與) 語言:泰語+潮州話對白,附中文字幕 座位: 自由劃位(本人會於7:15pm先排隊入場為大家獲取好座位) 主辦單位:青年廣場 **Date: 21 June, 2026 (Sunday)** **Time: 7:30pm-9:45pm** **Address: Y Studio, 2/F, Youth Square, Chai Wan** Assemble: @7:15-7:20pm @entrance of Y-Theatre/ by call Seat: 4 people limited (Other movie-watchers in event as well) Seating: No seating is set and seats are served on first-come-first-served basis (I will queue up for good seat at 7:15pm for members) Language: Thai +Teochew Min (Subtitle: Chinese)) Organization: Youth Square MeetUp費用:自由定價價值. 報名:按Attend-> 填寫1)聯絡電話號碼, 2)男/女, 3)你願意付出此次活動費用-> 確認入選活動-> 繳費(入帳恆生銀行號碼: 359-366101-882 (NG Y\*\* S\*\*\*)/ FPS/PayMe: 97419423)-> 再以閣下電話whatsapp(97419423)以下資料: 1)MeetUp名字, 2)過帳通知書. MeetUp fee: Free pricing as you value. Join: Click ‘Attend’-> Write down your 1)Contact number, 2)Male/Female, 3)Fee that you would pay for this event -> Get confirmation of being in the event-> Pay to Hang Seng Bank acc: 359-366101-882 (NG Y\*\* S\*\*\*)/ FPS/PayMe: 97419423-> Whatsapp 1)MeetUp name, 2)Payment notification \*\*\*a) Welcome foreigners. Please remark your language if you are foreigner. [歡迎外地本地人一同熱鬧.請外地人指明語言.] \*\*\*b) Participants are required to follow instruction of the venue. [參與者要遵守場地規則,違者則有可能被邀離開.] \*\*\*c) Late comer may be restricted to admit and continue in the activity. [主辦組織不作逾候,逾時者有可能不被參加,請預早抵達.] \*\*\*d) No refund or seat transfer after payment, unless is the cancellation of activity or by our group. [交費後若未能出席參與者,繳款不獲退回及轉讓.(除非活動取消而全數退款).] \*\*\*e) Photos taken by our group during activity will be as record and promotion. [活動如有拍照,以作記錄和宣傳用途.] \*\*\*f) When there are 3 No Show, we have the right to ban you out from our groups. [凡超過3次No Show者,本組有權將該組員移離本群組.]
June Weekend Tournament (HKSPA-rated)
June Weekend Tournament (HKSPA-rated)
Book Sharing 讀書分享會
Book Sharing 讀書分享會
Reading is important because it develops your mind and gives you excessive knowledge and lessons of life. 開卷有益!大家最近有冇讀到一啲好書呢?不如出黎分享下讀書心得呀?參加呢個讀書活動,分享好書,分享喜悅。😊 有興趣參加可以WhatsApp我:95182994
Vibration Wellness 律動伸展
Vibration Wellness 律動伸展
LSS Smart Fitness 律動班系列 Wed/Sun $100/ 1-hr class ($350 /4-class) Please RSVP one week in advance Welcome to book other time slot (WhatsApp 65230389) Vibration x MFR 療癒律動 (Relax, Muscle release & Facial massage) Vibration Fitness (Stretch & Strength) 健體律動 Vibration x BellyFit 美型律動 (Body Shape-up with Bellydance Technique Drills) Vibration x Yoga 律動瑜伽 (Yoga Asana in vibration setting) https://eshop.cosway.com.hk/ One FREE trial class with any Cosway purchase receipt over HK$1000 under introducer code : HK370579B 以 HK370579B 作介紹人的 Cosway (網購或門市)購物消費,逾 HK$1000,可免費試上律動班系列一節
Tina, Yumi, Cici 90後桌遊聚會!👨$105 👧$85(Meetup報名平$5)
Tina, Yumi, Cici 90後桌遊聚會!👨$105 👧$85(Meetup報名平$5)
🛎️ 全新活動: 90後 Board Game聚會 (1990年或以後出生的朋友仔聚埋一齊玩下board game識下朋友仔!) \ 好多時會有客人問我哋我哋嘅Meetup Party Games活動會玩啲乜嘢?其實就係例如9 Upper, 狼人真言,Flip 7,歌迷序會等等好玩流行嘅輕鬆桌遊,由當日嘅活動主持決定最終玩邊幾隻! 其實玩邊隻game唔係重點。重點係個活動好唔好玩!我哋好多活動都有好多人參加. 所以不必多說,你應該知道究竟發生了什麼事! \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* **今日活動資訊:** 費用: [$105 / Girls $85] Pay at entrance. 包飲品一盒, extra飲品每盒$5. 🔔 人多, 或員工/主持忙於教玩遊戲時可能沒暇收取場費, 請利用櫃面PayMe code/Ali Pay /FPS號碼自行支付. 如發現有故意走數情況, 會被放進Meeple Tree 黑名單. 🔔 必須在此報名. 🔔 場地沒有食物提供, 但歡迎帶外賣上來食. 🔔 宣傳其他場地/放飛機/遊戲過程中態度惡劣者會被放進黑名單. 🔔 入埸請除鞋. 埸內拖鞋祗供店內用, 請勿著出店外. 🔔 報名參加Meetup活動, 當系統問你"Are you bringing anyone"時, 如果你祗是一個人來, 毋須㩒+1 (+1代表會帶朋友來的意思). 🔔 我哋嘅活動主持人有時會因為工作或者學業關係臨時嚟唔到,Meeple Tree 保留臨時更換主持嘅可能性。🙏 🔔 本會因放飛機(活動開始前24小時內退出者)被移除人數: 103 🔔 Meeple Tree保留參加者名單最後決定權. 🔔 Follow我哋IG: mtboardgame / boardgame_hk
The Present and the Future of AI
The Present and the Future of AI
即使你報名未必代表你會被邀請參加該活動 Registering does not guarantee that you will be invited to participate in the event. 因為在其他平台也有發布,所以實際參加人數可能會比該平台的人數多。 AI 正以天為單位進化,你的認知跟上了嗎? 沒有空洞的概念,只有真實的觀察和自由的碰撞。我們想邀請所有好奇、困惑或已有洞見的你,坐下來好好聊聊。 AI 現在到底有多強?邊界在哪裡? 未來 3–5 年,普通人的工作和生活會如何被改寫? 有哪些機會和風險,被嚴重高估或低估了? 時間:6 月 21 日 14:00 地點:報名後告知,報名後請與我聯繫 費用:完全免費 報名方式:請報名並與我聯繫 無論你是從業者、創作者、學生,還是純粹的路人好奇,都歡迎帶著你的問題或觀點入局。名額有限,先到先得,我們在現場等你。 注意:純聊天,謝絕保險銷售等任何商業推銷行為。 注意: 多次占用名額卻未到場者,將可能失去未來的報名機會。 此活动有人數限制,活動過程中請保持友善,務必遵守相關法律法規。本活動和組織者不對參加成員安全負任何責任,請大家為自己安全負責。 活動中不討論政治、宗教等。 活動內容不代表活动組織者觀點。 本文和活動中的介紹內容和圖片僅供參考。 本活動安排可能會臨時發生變化,請大家留意。 如不同意或者違反以上內容,不可參加本次活動或可能會被要求離開活動。 本活動不收取任何費用,活動過程中可以隨時離開。 活動內容請以中文版為準。 Because we also post on other platforms, the actual number of participants may be higher than the number shown on this platform. AI is evolving by the day—have you kept up with your understanding? There are no empty concepts—only real observation and free collisions. We want to invite everyone who’s curious, confused, or already has some insights, to sit down and talk properly. How strong is AI right now? Where are the boundaries? Over the next 3–5 years, how will AI rewrite the work and daily lives of ordinary people? What opportunities and risks are there—what’s being seriously overestimated, and what’s being seriously underestimated? Time: June 21, 14:00 Location: Announced after registration. After registering, please contact me. Fee: Completely free Registration: Please register and contact me. Whether you’re a practitioner, a creator, a student, or just a curious passerby—feel free to join with your questions or viewpoints. Seats are limited; first come, first served. We’ll see you on site. Note: This is a casual discussion only. No insurance sales or any other commercial promotion is allowed. Additional notes: People who reserve a seat multiple times but do not show up may lose the chance to register for future events. This event has limited capacity. During the event, please be friendly and comply with all relevant laws and regulations. The event and its organizers do not assume any responsibility for participants’ safety—please take responsibility for your own safety. No discussion of politics, religion, or similar topics. The content of this event does not represent the organizers’ viewpoints. The text, and any introduction content and images in this post, are for reference only. The event schedule may change temporarily—please stay alert. If you disagree with or violate the terms above, you may be refused entry or asked to leave. This event is free of charge, and you may leave at any time during the event. Event content is based on the Chinese version.
Humans in Urban Geometry
Humans in Urban Geometry
In this outing, we would focus on the human form amidst the urban geometry. We would explore humans living amidst the inextricable architectural elements in photographic compositions using shapes, lines, patterns, light and shadows, space, etc. Please have a look at this event's album below to see some pictures on the theme. **Meeting Place and Time:** **In front of Clock Tower at TST Star Ferry, 4pm** We will meet in front of the **Clock Tower at TST Star Ferry, 4pm**, move around in small groups for taking pictures, then regroup for a drink, socialising and photo sharing **5.30pm** onwards at **Delaney’s** (Basement, Mary Building, 71- 77 Peking Road, TST, this Irish pub is located just opposite the landmark building Chungking Mansions). **IMPORTANT:** Please sign up only if you are coming, those not showing up 2x in a row would be taken off the group list while active members would be given a preference over long inactive members, the last minute habitual dropouts and no-shows. Post **YOUR BEST FIVE IMAGES** only after the outing on the meetup site on this event's page. **FINALLY:** For every image you post, please comment on at least one other image, no matter if you think you are qualified to comment or not. You can always give some constructive comments with regard to Colour, Tone, Light, Action, Pattern, Balance, Composition, Visual and Emotional appeal of the image/s. This group is about sharing and learning from each other.

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COhPy Monthly Meeting
COhPy Monthly Meeting
**Improving Office in Franklinton** Physical location: Improving Office 330 Rush Alley Suite #150 Columbus, OH 43215 Schedule: 6:00 p.m.: Socialize, eat, and drink. Improving will be providing pizza and beverages. 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Main meeting and presentation(s). Topic: This month Chris Pazsint will be talking about Agentic Coding. How does one use CLI Based Agents, and Agentic IDEs such as Cursor, Kiro, Antigravity? How to include agentic coding plugins for IDEs you already love such as Visual Studio Code. We meet on the last Monday of each Month. Presentations are given by members and friends of this group. If you would like to do a presentation (small or large) on a python topic, please contact Central OH Python at centralohpython@gmail.com
The Non-competitive Tennis Partner Program
The Non-competitive Tennis Partner Program
We connect you with up to 30 Men or Women tennis partners close to your PLAYING REGION and skill level. This program is less competitive, no champions crowned, no league standings just dedicated tennis partners who want to meet up with you on the courts. Players will meet up to play a tennis match or just to hit around. Just go through the [Join Page](https://www.tenniscolumbus.com/partner-program) to enter this program. [https://www.tenniscolumbus.com/partner-program](https://www.tenniscolumbus.com/partner-program)
DoJo (Informal Python Meeting)
DoJo (Informal Python Meeting)
**Latest Dojo Location!** **Knotty Pine Brewing** 1765 W 3rd Ave, Columbus, OH 43212 We're going to try a new dojo location for a few weeks and see how it works Dojos are informal Python group study sessions where everyone interested in Python gathers to learn about Python, help others with Python, or just hang out. Everyone is welcome from Python beginners to experts. Bringing a laptop is encouraged (we'll have extension cords and power strips). If there's something you want to learn leave a comment on this invite so we can plan ahead. We're looking for speakers for our Monthly Meetups! Fill out the form if you are interested in presenting to the Python Community. https://forms.gle/ehSfUAC2WgR34Crq9
Columbus Comedy Improv Meetup at Gresso's!
Columbus Comedy Improv Meetup at Gresso's!
Whether you've never done improv before, or you've done it for so long you were quoted in *Truth in Comedy*, or anywhere in between, come join us! Swing by *Gresso's* for the **Columbus Improv Comedy Meetup**! The idea behind improvised comedy is to create entire scenes from scratch. A suggestion is taken from the audience and laughter is built on the spot. This can be done in game form, like *Whose Line Is It Anyway, Make Some Noise,* or *Wild 'n Out*; it can also be done in a longer way, to tell a complicated story, like *TJ & Dave*. Our meetup, which is central Ohio's longest running (and FREE!) weekly comedy event, brings the games for you to play in a safe, supportive, and compassionate environment. Afterward, many members will hang out in *Gresso's* itself and get to know each other. Not only is this a lot of fun, but you get to work on thinking faster on your feet, your public speaking, plus it's an excellent way to meet new people and build relationships that will last a lifetime, and you do that while laughing your butt off! Ask yourself if you want to join the **Columbus Improv Comedy Meetup**, and say "*Yes, And*" that you'll have a blast!
AI Agents 101: How to Make ChatGPT Do Actual Work
AI Agents 101: How to Make ChatGPT Do Actual Work
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.
Azure CBUS July
Azure CBUS July
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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.