Curious Listeners

Lectures for curious minds where researchers and experts explore thought-provoking ideas 📍 **Location:** Agüita Wine Bar 📚 **Lecture:** What Is Consciousness? A Neuroscientist Explains 🎤 **Speaker:** Tomas Berjaga Buisan **This Evening’s Talk** Right now you are seeing, hearing, thinking, remembering. But what exactly is the thing that experiences all of this? In this lecture we will explore how scientists think about consciousness and how it changes across different states of the brain. Topics include: • What is consciousness according to neuroscience • Where consciousness arises in the brain • How consciousness changes in different states (drugs, dreams, coma etc ) • How the brain creates the sense of self **About the Speaker** Tomas Berjaga Buisan is a researcher and lecturer at Universitat Pompeu Fabra, studying how brain activity changes across different states of consciousness, from wakefulness to anesthesia and brain injury. **Agenda** 7:30 PM – Doors open: grab a seat (open seating), order a drink, and settle in. 7:50 PM – Host introduction 8:00 PM – Lecture begins 8:40 PM – Audience Q&A 9:00 PM – Open discussion: stay to chat with the speaker, meet fellow curious minds, and continue the conversation over drinks. 📅 **Date:** 13 April 📍 **Location:** Agüita Wine Bar 🎟 **Ticket:** €10 Drinks are available at the bar throughout the evening.

Hi and welcome to our next Socrates Café philosophy meetup! Do you have a hunger for deeper understanding of yourself and the world? Do you value deep, honest and respectful dialogue? If yes, then this meetup will be very interesting for you. • WHAT IS A MEETUP ABOUT? We ask, answer and discuss questions and ideas to stimulate critical thinking and to widen our perspectives with new concepts and thoughts. The main purpose of these meetups is to enrich ourselves with the perspectives of others, not to convince others about our own perspectives. Our meetups are about our own philosophies of life and not necessarily what the great philosophers and academics have said or written. It is not a debating club or a platform for proselytizing. Instead, we place the emphasis on questioning, open mindedness and challenging our own assumptions while listening to and respecting the views shared by others. A Socrates Café meetup is considered a success when participants leave a discussion with many more questions than they had at the beginning. • WHAT TOPIC IS DISCUSSED AT THE MEETUP? Participants suggest topics at the beginning of each meeting. We then vote and choose that event's most popular topic for discussion. No academic training in philosophy necessary; just enthusiasm for exchanging ideas and points of view. Some examples of subjects chosen on previous meetups: * What ideals are worth dying for? * Why are we never satisfied? * Why is it that human beings know that the society is going wrong, leaders are well informed about it and things continue as is? * Is identity necessary? * How can it be that people in democratic societies are so obsessed with power? (Desire to be different, better, stronger than others) * What is friendship? • WHO PARTICIPATES AT THIS MEETUP? Anybody is more than welcome to join our meetups. Our events gather people from different backgrounds, different cultures, while no philosophical background is mandatory. Our usual participants are people that have a hunger for deeper understanding of themselves and the world. People that value deep, honest and respectful dialogue. The inspiration for Socrates Cafe originates with the book of the same name, written by the philosopher Christopher Phillips. (Socrates Cafe: A Fresh Taste of Philosophy, 2002). Phillips felt that the Socratic method of dialogue and discussion should be practiced not just in academic settings, but among everyday people interested in examining deep questions together. Hundreds of Socrates Cafe groups now exist around the world. To learn more, visit [https://socratescafe.com](https://emea01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsocratescafe.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7C%7C1b245fc060a24a1b22c508dd324f736a%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638722038989360624%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=pLtcEu25qgDHP1XvhFs5Cx4L1rRDYmqwnNWgxalKovY%3D&reserved=0 "Protegido por Outlook: https://socratescafe.com/. Haga clic o pulse para seguir el vínculo.").

Encuentro para conocernos , compartir nuestros momentos vitales, nuestras necesidades, descubrimientos, recibir ayuda si lo deseas, etc. Si eres nuev@ en el crecimiento interior-personal-espiritual , te ofrezco leerte tu carta astrologica y compartirte tips esenciales para ser más Fuerte y Libre. Animate. Juntos somos más Fuertes ! **Si quieres asistir escríbeme por whatsapp al 678777477.** **Los encuentros se organizarán desde el grupo de whatsapp.** (por lo que aunque no veas inscripciones aquí no significa nada).

Whether you're a music enthusiast, beer lover, or just looking for a lively night out, this event will offer the perfect blend of entertainment. Come unwind, socialize, and enjoy the best of both worlds with us. Mark your calendar and don't miss out on this unique experience!

Tardes llargues, per fi!☀️☀️. Digues adeu a la mandra, i vine a posar-te en forma amb nosaltres. La Marxa Nòrdica és l’esport de baix impacte més saludable, complet i divertit. Mobilitza el 90% de la teva musculatura i articulacions. Et convidem a una sessió gratuïta de Marxa Nòrdica👏👏👏. Veuràs que hi ha poques places disponibles al Meetup, i és perquè marxaràs amb el grup que ve regularment (unes 10 persones). No només aprendràs la tècnica, sinó que també coneixeràs molta gent 😊. Si prefereixes venir amb un amic o amiga, també està convidat🧑‍🤝‍🧑. L'activitat comença a les 6:30 de la tarda, però et recomanem que arribis uns minuts abans del començament de la sessió per escollir els bastons, aclarir qualsevol dubte que puguis tenir i conèixer els tècnics de marxa nòrdica. Ah! I no passa res si mai no has fet marxa nòrdica! Marxaràs amb el grup d'iniciació i tothom està aprenent 😊. **Resum:** Activitat totalment gratuïta 👍 🕛18:30 (si us plau arriba uns minuts abans) 📍Ubicació: Seu d'Espluga Viva. Carrer de Sant Francesc Xavier, 7, 08950 Esplugues de Llobregat, Barcelona 🦯🦯Nosaltres et deixarem els bastons. **Què cal portar?** • Roba còmoda • Sabatilles esportives • Una ampolla d'aigua • I moltes ganes d'aprendre i millorar l'estat físic 👏. Clica a Assistiré i t'esperem a les 18:30. No cal fer res més!! Si ja ens coneixes, continues estant convidat/da a repetir i formar part del grup de marxa i al mateix temps altres membres podran apuntar-se a la primera sessió gratuïta. Vols més informació? Contacta per email ✉️ [secretaria@esplugaviva.cat](http://secretaria@esplugaviva.cat/) o truca al ☎️93 473 39 09

**Invitation** **We are the instruments.** A participatory, improvised, embodied practice that reconnects us to one another through rhythm, voice, and play. This is a guided yet fully improvised experience, using the facilitation tools and methods of [Musica do Circulo](https://www.musicadocirculo.com/en). No prior experience is required, only an openness to connect with other humans in your own fun, light and authentic way. Circle songs are an invitation into a fully immersive, fully improvised musical experience using vocals, body percussion and movement. It draws inspiration from musical embodied rhythm practices from around the world, including call-and-response singing, rhythmic clapping games and circle song traditions. *"We are doing something that is so human and so needed, something that we've forgotten." - Igor, circle participant May 2025* Simply by standing in a circle and connecting with our bodies as our instruments, we are reminded that we can find joy and meaning right here in this present moment, and in the next. **This event is donation-based. What does this mean?** It means pay if and what you can, so that everyone can join. It also means spreading the word and bringing your friends to keep this going strong! If you think your company, organisation, team, or event could benefit from a similar experience — please reach out. That's how we sustain it in the long run. **Doors close at 18.45** [Join the WhatsApp community](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IEKLeWAAIxP0I2MFUaSP1c?mode=gi_t) to contact the organisers and stay up to date on all circles! **About Matteo (facilitator):** Matteo is a creative facilitator who uses embodied practices — music, theatre, play — to spark connection and joy. He has spent the last seven years working with Greenpeace and organising the Climate Justice Camps, a global gathering of thousands of young people from around the world. He is a trained Música do Círculo leader*.* *[www.matteodevos.com](http://www.matteodevos.com)*

T’imagines la passió de l’òpera fora d’un gran teatre? Nosaltres transformarem un espai ple d’històries en un escenari on la música i les paraules es troben. Així que et convidem a una experiència íntima i totalment original: una versió de concert del gran mestre Giuseppe Verdi, **Rigoletto**, que et farà vibrar a pocs centímetres dels artistes, al cor de la preciosa **Llibreria Byron**. **BYRON és una llibreria-cafè , punt cultural de referència a Barcelona**. Un espai polivalent on *la literatura, la gastronomia i l’activitat cultural i social* es donen la mà per oferir un lloc únic a BCN. **Una llibreria amb gairebé 500 metres de prestatgeries, una gran sala d’actes i molts racons on seure a llegir, gaudir** **de presentacions literàries i degustar un bon cafè.** *Que veurem aquest dia?* De la mà del gran pianista **Elke Sanjosè**, i amb els artistes: ***Lucas Groppo*, *Alberto Espinosa*, Romina Krieger i Mariel Aguilar** **Una de les òperes més intenses de Verdi** arriba en una adaptació àgil i teatral amb tota la seva força dramàtica. La història del bufó **Rigoletto**, el seu amor per la seva filla *Gilda* i la crueltat del *Duc* es desplega en un format que potencia l\*‘emoció, el text i la psicologia dels personatges.\* Música en directe, narració i una posada pensada per a sentir cada matís d’aquesta tragèdia humana. **SINOPSI:** **Rigoletto** es un bufón en la corte del *duque de Mantua*. A pesar de ser una figura cómica, Rigoletto es muy inteligente y astuto, y el duque lo respeta por ello. Sin embargo, Rigoletto es muy protector de su hija *Gilda* y odia a la corte por su libertinaje y falta de moral. Un día, el duque de Mantua decide conquistar a Gilda, y Rigoletto teme por su seguridad. Para protegerla, Rigoletto la esconde en un lugar secreto y contrata a un asesino para matar al duque. Sin embargo, el plan de Rigoletto falla y, en lugar del duque, Gilda es raptada y llevada a la corte. Desesperado por encontrar a su hija, Rigoletto se enfrenta al duque y descubre que su hija ha sido seducida por él. En un acto de venganza, Rigoletto jura matar al duque. Sin embargo, su plan falla y Gilda muere en su lugar. **«Rigoletto»** es una historia **intensa y emotiva** sobre la *venganza, el amor y la traición*, y su música es igualmente impactante. **La obra es considerada una de las más grandes y populares óperas de Verdi y ha sido interpretada en teatros de todo el mundo durante más de un siglo.** ***RIGOLETTO***, de **Giuseppe Verdi** Adaptació per a quatre cantans i piano **Repartiment:** *Rigoletto — Lucas Groppo* *Duca di Mantova — Alberto Espinosa* *Gilda — Romina Krieger* *Maddalena / Condesa Ceprano / Narradora — Mariel Aguilar* **Piano:** Elke Sanjosè **Producció artística:** Romina Krieger **No t’ho perdis! Una activitat molt original i especial, viure la música a pocs centimetres es tota una experiència que no pots deixar escapar.** *A on? Quan?* **DATA :** 19/04/2026 – **HORA :** 20:00h – **LLOC :** [Carrer de Casanova, 32, Eixample, 08011 Barcelona](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x12a4a370308e5783:0x963f7398e57ac7a6?sa=X&ved=1t:8290&ictx=111) **PREU:** 32,5€ (ENTRADES A FILA 2)

Un sobre anónimo en el buzón contiene una entrada gratuita para el último espectáculo de magia del gran mago Lance Oldman, agotadas desde hace tiempo. El espectáculo tendrá lugar en Nueva York. Os espera una noche divertida… pero cuando se trata de magia, nunca se sabe qué puede pasar. **¿Qué es?** Un Cluedo en vivo donde tú serás parte de la historia. Interroga, investiga y descubre qué se esconde detrás del telón. **Interpretación y vestuario** Cada participante recibirá un personaje con su propia historia y secretos. Será necesario **interpretar el personaje durante la partida** y venir **caracterizado o disfrazado acorde al rol** (no hace falta nada profesional, ¡creatividad ante todo!). **Para quién es** Ideal para venir solo o en grupo. No hace falta experiencia previa. Solo ganas de divertirte y meterte en el papel. ⏳ **Duración aproximada** 2 horas de juego y interacción. **Pica-pica opcional** Bajo petición, podemos organizar un **pica-pica durante el juego**. Precio aparte, **consúltanos para más detalles**.

Have you ever sat at a table, stuck in the same mundane conversations, while your mind drifts to deeper questions about the world? Ever wanted to share your thoughts on controversial topics—but held back out of fear of being labeled “a conspiracy theorist”? You’re not alone. **Truths & Conspiracies** is a space for open-minded, curious, and courageous thinkers who aren’t afraid to question, explore, and go down the rabbit hole. Whether you're a truth-seeker, a deep thinker, or just someone who loves exploring alternative perspectives, this is your place. Here, we dive into fascinating topics, challenge ideas, share theories, and have meaningful (and often fun!) conversations that might just shift the way you see reality. No filters, no judgment—just connection, curiosity, and a willingness to explore. This meetup is part of the Conscious Creator Club and is all about building a community of like-minded people who want to think deeper, question more, and maybe even change the world—one conversation at a time 😉 📅 **When**: Every other Friday 7pm-9pm 📍 **Where**: Honest Greens Barceloneta (back area) 👉 Join our WhatsApp group for further details: [https://l1nk.dev/zveysft](https://l1nk.dev/zveysft) 🌍 What to expect: Relaxed, inspiring, and thought-provoking discussions Bonus (just for fun): No real prerequisites… but don’t be surprised if we ask how many times you’ve been called a “conspiracy theorist” 😄 Grab a beer (or tea), bring your curiosity, and come as you are. *** 🌍 **ABOUT THE COMMUNITY** We are a community for impact-driven creators exploring conscious entrepreneurship, meaningful collaboration, and new ways of building. We gather monthly to grow, explore, and build lasting connections with people who want to live and create consciously. **WHAT TO EXPECT:** 🌿 **Socials** — twice a month Informal gatherings where we share ideas, creative projects, and dive into one topic on conscious creation and impact. 🎙 **Workshops** — once a month a rotating community member shares their work through a talk or workshop. Everyone gets a turn to contribute. 🎬 **Movie nights** — once a month popcorn, thought-provoking films, and deep conversation. We explore some of the most controversial films and major topics every month. Down the rabbit hole we go... 🌍 **Trips** — monthly we switch off, get creative, and build the tribes of the future together. No topic is off-limits. No idea is "too crazy." Everyone gets to participate in one way or another. We create real opportunities to collaborate on projects — and make lifelong friends.

Hi and welcome to our next Socrates Café philosophy meetup! Do you have a hunger for deeper understanding of yourself and the world? Do you value deep, honest and respectful dialogue? If yes, then this meetup will be very interesting for you. • WHAT IS A MEETUP ABOUT? At every meetup we have a discussion using Socratic method: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socratic_method We ask, answer and discuss questions and ideas to stimulate critical thinking and to widen our perspectives with new concepts and thoughts. The main purpose of these meetups is to enrich ourselves with the perspectives of others, not to convince others about our own perspectives. Our meetups are about our own philosophies of life and not necessarily what the great philosophers and academics have said or written. It is not a debating club or a platform for proselytizing. Instead, we place the emphasis on questioning, open mindedness and challenging our own assumptions while listening to and respecting the views shared by others. A Socrates Café meetup is considered a success when participants leave a discussion with many more questions than they had at the beginning. • WHAT TOPIC IS DISCUSSED AT THE MEETUP? Participants suggest topics at the beginning of each meeting. We then vote and choose that event's most popular topic for discussion. No academic training in philosophy necessary; just enthusiasm for exchanging ideas and points of view. Some examples of subjects chosen on previous meetups: * What ideals are worth dying for? * Why are we never satisfied? * Why is it that human beings know that the society is going wrong, leaders are well informed about it and things continue as is? * Is identity necessary? * How can it be that people in democratic societies are so obsessed with power? (Desire to be different, better, stronger than others) * What is friendship? • WHO PARTICIPATES AT THIS MEETUP? Anybody is more than welcome to join our meetups. Our events gather people from different backgrounds, different cultures, while no philosophical background is mandatory. Our usual participants are people that have a hunger for deeper understanding of themselves and the world. People that value deep, honest and respectful dialogue. The inspiration for Socrates Cafe originates with the book of the same name, written by the philosopher Christopher Phillips. (Socrates Cafe: A Fresh Taste of Philosophy, 2002). Phillips felt that the Socratic method of dialogue and discussion should be practiced not just in academic settings, but among everyday people interested in examining deep questions together. Hundreds of Socrates Cafe groups now exist around the world. To learn more, visit [https://socratescafe.com](https://emea01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsocratescafe.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7C%7C1b245fc060a24a1b22c508dd324f736a%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638722038989360624%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=pLtcEu25qgDHP1XvhFs5Cx4L1rRDYmqwnNWgxalKovY%3D&reserved=0 "Protegido por Outlook: https://socratescafe.com/. Haga clic o pulse para seguir el vínculo.").

### Taller de construcción de artefactos sonoros **Phonocaptores & escucha experimental** Este taller propone una aproximación práctica a la construcción de dispositivos de captación sonora DIY, centrándose en los *phonocaptores* como herramientas para explorar nuevas formas de escucha. A lo largo de la sesión, las personas participantes aprenderán a construir distintos tipos de micrófonos experimentales mientras se adentran en el mundo de la exploración sonora desde una perspectiva artesanal. El enfoque pone especial atención en la construcción manual del objeto, abordando la práctica desde la luthería creativa. *** ### ¿Qué construiremos? * Micro de contacto * Lofifruitymic * Electromagnetic hunter *** ### ¿Qué aprenderás? * Principios básicos de captación sonora con micrófonos DIY * Construcción y funcionamiento de distintos phonocaptores * Exploración de formas de escucha: vibraciones, superficies y campos electromagnéticos * Nociones básicas de electrónica aplicadas al sonido * Técnicas de construcción manual desde la luthería creativa * Experimentación sonora desde un enfoque artístico y DIY *** ### ¿Qué te llevarás? * Tus propios dispositivos de captación sonora * Conocimientos básicos de electrónica aplicada al sonido * Nuevas herramientas para explorar y pensar la escucha * Recursos para seguir experimentando de forma autónoma *** ### 📅 Información práctica 📍 La Clandestina (Poblenou, Barcelona) 🗓 Miércoles 16 de abril ⏰De 18h a 22h 💸 Precio: 65 € 👥 Plazas limitadas: El precio incluye todas las herramientas y materiales necesarios para la construcción durante el taller. *** ### 📩 Inscripciones hola@laclandestinadepoblenou.org *** ### Imparte **[Martí Guillem Císcar](https://www.instagram.com/martiguillemciscar/)**, creativo nacido en Valencia, desarrolla una práctica heterodoxa que combina sonido, imagen, acción y objeto desde la experimentación y el DIY. Su trabajo transforma lo cotidiano en inusual a través de propuestas efímeras que combinan improvisación, irreverencia y reflexión. Su lenguaje, siempre cambiante, investiga la relación entre creatividad y hábitos sociales. Ha impartido talleres en colegios, festivales, hacklabs y universidades en toda Europa. Como organizador cultural, cuenta con más de 20 años de trayectoria. Destacan proyectos como el festival y ciclo de conciertos *PinPanPun* (2015–2020) y el colectivo *Nvcli* (2020–2026), desde los que ha impulsado cientos de actividades vinculadas a la exploración sonora.

Hi and welcome to our next Socrates Café philosophy meetup! Do you have a hunger for a deeper understanding of yourself and the world around you? Do you value deep, honest and respectful dialogue? If yes, then you will enjoy this event. We ask, answer and discuss questions and ideas to stimulate critical thinking and to widen our perspectives with new concepts and thoughts. The main purpose of these meetups is to enrich ourselves with the perspectives of others, not to convince others about our own perspectives. Our meetups are about our own philosophies of life and not necessarily what the great philosophers and academics have said or written. It is not a debating club or a platform for proselytizing. Instead, we place the emphasis on questioning, open mindedness and challenging our own assumptions while listening to and respecting the views shared by others. A Socrates Café meetup is considered a success when participants leave a discussion with many more questions than they had at the beginning. WHAT TOPICS ARE DISCUSSED AT THE MEETUP? Participants suggest topics at the beginning of each meeting. We then vote and choose that event's most popular topic for discussion. No academic training in philosophy necessary; just enthusiasm for exchanging ideas and points of view. Some examples of subjects chosen on previous meetups: * What ideals are worth dying for? * Why are we never satisfied? * Why is it that human beings know that the society is going wrong, leaders are well informed about it and things continue as is? * Is identity necessary? * How can it be that people in democratic societies are so obsessed with power? (Desire to be different, better, stronger than others) * What is friendship? EVERYONE AND ANYONE IS WELCOME The inspiration for Socrates Cafe originates with the book of the same name, written by the philosopher Christopher Phillips. (Socrates Cafe: A Fresh Taste of Philosophy, 2002). Phillips felt that the Socratic method of dialogue and discussion should be practiced not just in academic settings, but among everyday people interested in examining deep questions together. Hundreds of Socrates Cafe groups now exist around the world. To learn more, visit https://socratescafe.com.

Jimmy V's Grill & Pub in Grandview Heights. You are responsible for your own meal/drinks. We usually don't have any agenda other than eat, drink and talk. :) If the weather is nice we will be on the back patio, otherwise we are in the cigar room. This group has been meeting every Tuesday evening for over a decade. Many attendees do not RSVP on meetup. Please don't let the small number here discourage you. Anyone/everyone is welcome to come. We'd love to have you join us. COTA bus #5 comes to W. 5th and Wyandotte Rd. And it's a minute walk to the restaurant. *** Did you know that there are atheists everywhere?!?! You may not know it, but we are! We're in your schools, diners, police force, military, government, and some are even still in your churches! So come and join us and meet other local atheists, along with agnostics, heathens, humanists, skeptics, and anyone else who's 'hell bound'! Vision: a Central Ohio that accepts atheism as a viable alternative in all areas of public and private life. Mission: grow, support, and provide community for atheists in Central Ohio. Social meetings held most Tuesdays at a local pub/restaurant at 7:00 PM (and often into the wee hours). Attendees call themselves agnostics, skeptics, humanists, non-theists, deists or even theists. All attendees are welcome but should support our vision. Atheists of Columbus (AoC) is part of Omnipresent Atheists (OA). AoC members are invited to join this OA meetup and/or OA Facebook group ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/omnipresentatheists/ ) but are free to continue conversations on the AoC Facebook group ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/columbusatheists/ ). AoC was founded in 2012 as a networking, social group for Central Ohio area humanists, skeptics, atheists, agnostics, nonbelievers, freethinkers, and the curious. It was a member of Columbus CoR and held weekly meetings, mostly on Fridays, for several years but then operated as an online only group for some time. In November 2018, Omnipresent Atheists (OA), a group that routinely meets on Tuesdays, invited AoC to merge. Omnipresent Atheists is a member of the Columbus Coalition of Reason (ColumbusCoR.org). Omnipresent Atheists is a member of the Columbus Coalition of Reason ( http://www.ColumbusCoR.org ). Omnipresent Atheists endorses the mission of the Secular Coalition for America ( http://secular.org ).

AI is changing how art is made. But when does it stop being your work and start being the machine’s? This month we're going to be doing a panel with with digital image, music, and written word artists, talking about at what point, while using AI in the creation process, does the work become not the artist creation? We encourage audience participation during this event that will be moderated by Chris Slee. Whether you’re deep in the field or just getting curious, come connect with others building and exploring AI in Columbus. Sponsored by [Transform Labs](https://www.transformlabs.com/services) Sign up also accessible via [Transform Labs Luma](https://luma.com/55umjqta)

Jimmy V's Grill & Pub in Grandview Heights. You are responsible for your own meal/drinks. We usually don't have any agenda other than eat, drink and talk. :) This group has been meeting every Tuesday evening for over a decade. Many attendees do not RSVP on meetup. Please don't let the small number here discourage you. Anyone/everyone is welcome to come. We'd love to have you join us. COTA bus #5 comes to W. 5th and Wyandotte Rd. And it's a minute walk to the restaurant. *** Did you know that there are atheists everywhere?!?! You may not know it, but we are! We're in your schools, diners, police force, military, government, and some are even still in your churches! So come and join us and meet other local atheists, along with agnostics, heathens, humanists, skeptics, and anyone else who's 'hell bound'! Vision: a Central Ohio that accepts atheism as a viable alternative in all areas of public and private life. Mission: grow, support, and provide community for atheists in Central Ohio. Social meetings held most Tuesdays at a local pub/restaurant at 7:00 PM (and often into the wee hours). Attendees call themselves agnostics, skeptics, humanists, non-theists, deists or even theists. All attendees are welcome but should support our vision. Atheists of Columbus (AoC) is part of Omnipresent Atheists (OA). AoC members are invited to join this OA meetup and/or OA Facebook group ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/omnipresentatheists/ ) but are free to continue conversations on the AoC Facebook group ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/columbusatheists/ ). AoC was founded in 2012 as a networking, social group for Central Ohio area humanists, skeptics, atheists, agnostics, nonbelievers, freethinkers, and the curious. It was a member of Columbus CoR and held weekly meetings, mostly on Fridays, for several years but then operated as an online only group for some time. In November 2018, Omnipresent Atheists (OA), a group that routinely meets on Tuesdays, invited AoC to merge. Omnipresent Atheists is a member of the Columbus Coalition of Reason (ColumbusCoR.org). Omnipresent Atheists is a member of the Columbus Coalition of Reason ( http://www.ColumbusCoR.org ). Omnipresent Atheists endorses the mission of the Secular Coalition for America ( http://secular.org ).

[The Board Walks](http://www.theboardwalks.com/) are for curious people who love deep conversations. If that sounds like you, **bring a thoughtful topic** and join us for a 5-mile walk (10,000+ steps!). **HOW IT WORKS** **Step 1: Bring a topic** Before you arrive, think of **one** topic you want to explore. A question. A thought that's been on your mind. An obsession you want to geek out on. This is your ticket to the event. **Step 2: Circle up & share** We gather in a circle. Your friendly walk host gives a speech to set the tone. Everyone shares: your name, what you're grateful for, and your topic. That's it. 60 seconds. **Step 3: Walk, talk & float** We walk 5 miles. You naturally drift into conversation with 2-3 people at a time, pulled by topics that spark your curiosity. When you're ready to move on, just say: "I'm going to float!" **Step 4: Feel more alive** Two hours flies by. You're back where you started — but you feel different. More alive. More energized. More connected to yourself and others. That's why regulars join 20+ times. *For more details, read our [Orientation Guide.](https://www.theboardwalks.com/orientation)* **HOW TO BRING A GREAT TOPIC** A great topic = something you're genuinely curious about. Recent topics include: * "What are you passionate about right now?" * "What makes a good friend?" * "What's a belief you used to hold that you've completely changed?" * "How do you want to be remembered?" * "What would you do if money wasn't a factor?" Think of your topic like the dish you're bringing to our conversational potluck. If everyone brings an A+ dish (i.e. energizing, uplifting, expansive), we'll all walk away feeling lighter and brighter. **WHAT TO EXPECT** This isn't a fitness event with casual chitchat. It's a walking think tank where we explore life's big questions together, beyond small talk. *If you're looking for light banter or a standard networking event, this probably isn't the right fit.* But if you crave depth, genuine connection, and conversations that make you feel alive? You'll love it here. **FAQ** * Wear casual athletic attire and sneakers. It's a long walk! * We have multiple first-timers at each event. We work hard to create a welcoming, inclusive, clique-free space. * We welcome people of **all** ages, backgrounds, and industries who align with the [intention](https://www.theboardwalks.com/ground-rules) of this space. * Rain or shine, we've been out here nearly every week since July 2022. If the event is cancelled, we'll let you know. * Dogs, babies in strollers, parents, and friends are welcome — please text/email them the event link so they can RSVP and prepare a topic! **LOGISTICS** * If you'll arrive over 10 minutes late, we suggest skipping the event. It's hard to find us once we start walking, and your host can't answer messages during the event. * This walk is designed for everyone to *move together at the same steady pace* (about 20 min/mile). This format works best when the whole group moves in unison. If you have mobility limitations, we kindly encourage you to find an event better suited to your needs. * Read our [Orientation Guide](https://www.theboardwalks.com/orientation) for full details. * If you enjoy the event, send **[this](http://www.theboardwalks.com/)** to a friend or sign up for our **[newsletter](https://theboardwalks.beehiiv.com/)**. We're in multiple cities with more on the way. 🤠👋 **IF YOU WANT TO GO DEEPER...** [The Board](https://stan.store/ellebeecher/p/the-board) is the next step: a high-trust collective for renaissance people devoted to creating, connecting, and building lives that light us up. * This is a global HQ for people who crave big talk, deep connection, and dream collaborations with people across industries. If the walks feel like a spark... The Board is the fire. Apply [here](https://stan.store/ellebeecher/p/the-board).

Jimmy V's Grill & Pub in Grandview Heights. We meet in the bar in the room on the right (the cigar shop). You are responsible for your own meal/drinks. We usually don't have any agenda other than eat, drink and talk. :) If the weather is nice we will be on the back patio, otherwise we are in the cigar room. This group has been meeting every Tuesday evening for over a decade. Many attendees do not RSVP on meetup. Please don't let the small number here discourage you. Anyone/everyone is welcome to come. We'd love to have you join us. COTA bus #5 comes to W. 5th and Wyandotte Rd. And it's a minute walk to the restaurant. *** Did you know that there are atheists everywhere?!?! You may not know it, but we are! We're in your schools, diners, police force, military, government, and some are even still in your churches! So come and join us and meet other local atheists, along with agnostics, heathens, humanists, skeptics, and anyone else who's 'hell bound'! Vision: a Central Ohio that accepts atheism as a viable alternative in all areas of public and private life. Mission: grow, support, and provide community for atheists in Central Ohio. Social meetings held most Tuesdays at a local pub/restaurant at 7:00 PM (and often into the wee hours). Attendees call themselves agnostics, skeptics, humanists, non-theists, deists or even theists. All attendees are welcome but should support our vision. Atheists of Columbus (AoC) is part of Omnipresent Atheists (OA). AoC members are invited to join this OA meetup and/or OA Facebook group ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/omnipresentatheists/ ) but are free to continue conversations on the AoC Facebook group ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/columbusatheists/ ). AoC was founded in 2012 as a networking, social group for Central Ohio area humanists, skeptics, atheists, agnostics, nonbelievers, freethinkers, and the curious. It was a member of Columbus CoR and held weekly meetings, mostly on Fridays, for several years but then operated as an online only group for some time. In November 2018, Omnipresent Atheists (OA), a group that routinely meets on Tuesdays, invited AoC to merge. Omnipresent Atheists is a member of the Columbus Coalition of Reason (ColumbusCoR.org). Omnipresent Atheists is a member of the Columbus Coalition of Reason ( http://www.ColumbusCoR.org ). Omnipresent Atheists endorses the mission of the Secular Coalition for America ( http://secular.org ).

This month's prompt concerns the idea of the “warrior philosopher” (seemed appropriate in these times)--that is someone whose understanding of violence, power, and justice is forged through direct experience of war. We are looking at Major General Smedley D. Butler, a highly decorated U.S. Marine raised in a Quaker (pacifist) tradition who later became a prominent critic of American militarism (there is a wonderful biography of Gen. Butler called "Gangsters of Capitalism") Butler's argument in *War Is a Racket* (1935): that many U.S. interventions were driven less by national defense than by corporate and financial interests, with Butler portraying himself as an enforcer for business and Wall Street. We can consider the moral ambiguity of his insider critique—whether complicity strengthens or undermines credibility and also consider some of the concrete reforms he proposed (e.g., “conscript” capital before soldiers, restrict the military to coastal defense, and have only those who fight decide on war). Butler’s life arc clearly changed from pacifist upbringing to warrior to antiwar crusader—and asks whether true understanding of peace requires firsthand knowledge of war, and what that implies about the cost of suffering. So do we need to suffer to understand suffering? Do we have to experience war to appreciate peace? As one more question: in the movie "A Few Good Men" Jack Nicholson's character says that "you have the luxury of not knowing what I know" so do most of us go through life oblivious to real violence and suffering? See you at Drunken Philosophy!