Deep Ecology

Au programme 1 heure pour découvrir la sophrologie et tous ces bienfaits pour le corps et l'esprit. L'atelier se déroule à l'espace City'zen du parc floral, lieu propice à la détente et au ressourcement. Vous apprendrez les bienfaits d'une respiration en conscience. Vous découvrirez les mouvements de relaxation dynamique. Et savourerez une visualisation positive. Une belle parenthèse pour lâcher prise, se détendre et repartir revitaliser. Simple et efficace, la sophrologie est à la portée de tous, car tout le monde à le droit au bien être... Au plaisir de vous rencontrer À prendre avec vous Venez comme vous êtes... Important Atelier découverte 14€ Réservation au 06 21 64 78 15

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**No pressure. No plans. Just new friends ✨** Whether you’re visiting Paris for the first time, just arrived, or simply love meeting curious, open-minded people, this bi-weekly **Just Gutsy** meetup is an easy way to share stories, make friends, and explore the city together. **Who it’s for?** • Solo travelers • Expats & digital nomads • Locals who love meeting travelers **What to expect?** ✨ Relaxed, **self-led** gathering 🤝 Small group energy 🌍 Travel stories, tips & shared adventures 🍹 Grab a drink or snack if you like **How it works?** This is a self-led meetup, meaning I set it up for you but the magic happens between you. To make sure everyone finds each other smoothly, please follow these simple coordination steps: 1️⃣ **RSVP** Thoughtfully If you’re planning to come, tap “Going.” It helps others feel confident joining and builds momentum before the meetup. Even if you’re 80% sure, RSVP. If your plans change, please update your RSVP so others aren’t expecting your attendance. 2️⃣ **Confirm 2 Hours Before** (Essential) To ensure the meetup runs, please comment on this event page at least 2 hours before the start time: “Confirmed for today 😊” This allows everyone to see, ahead of time, who is actually coming. The meetup moves forward when at least 2 people confirm 2 hours before the event. If fewer than 2 confirmations are posted by then, attendance may be low that day. This avoids anyone showing up uncertain. 3️⃣ **Signal Your Arrival** When you arrive, comment on this event page: “Arrived” + where you’re sitting + what you’re wearing Example: “Arrived. Sitting outside near the entrance. Wearing a black t-shirt.” This ensures everyone can easily find each other. Recognition Tip Having a clear profile photo on Meetup is highly encouraged — it makes recognition effortless and helps the group form faster. **When & Where?** 📅 Day: Every Monday & Thursday 🕓 Time: 4:00 PM local time 📍 Meeting point: In front of **Costadoro Social Coffee.** **Arrive on time,** smaller groups make it easier to connect. **Why join Just Gutsy?** • Meet open-minded people who genuinely want to connect • Feel at home anywhere in the world • Be part of a growing global solo travel community • Early members get lifetime premium access to the future Just Gutsy app 🚀 Join here 👉 https://justgutsy.com/ **About Just Gutsy** **Just Gutsy** is a global community for solo travelers who are free spirited, love exploring the world believe that real connections make the best memories. Hi, I am Syrine, I started solo traveling in 2018 and it changed my life, from introvert to extrovert. Along the way, I loved meeting people, but also felt how hard it can be to find connection when traveling alone. I’m building Just Gutsy so no one has to feel alone on the road — and so anyone who’s still shy to take that first step has a welcoming place to start. 💛

Watercolor for everyone! Our workshop uses watercolor painting as a powerful tool for stress relief and self- expression. No artistic experience required – just an open mind and willingness to explore. Through guided meditation and creative exercises, participants discover new ways to process emotions, solve problems, and connect with others. No materials are required! **Les Amis** is a women-only community of friendly souls. We provide access to hundreds of experiences that explore your passions and connect you with other event participants. **Check our website to learn more, and apply to join our community and events**: [lesamis.cc/apply](https://www.lesamis.cc/apply)

Dao Yin Yang Sheng Gong QI GONG GÉNÉRAL pour préserver la santé Composé de 8 mouvements, cet enchaînement à la fois gracieux et dynamique fait circuler l’énergie dans le corps, assouplit les articulations et entretient les fonctions des organes. C’est une excellente méthode de base du Qi Gong. Informations et réservations : https://www.tempsducorps.org

Après une introduction au qi gong (dao yin) nous pratiquerons une méditation guidé. Renseignements et inscriptions : tempsducorps.org

**Némo Biennial 2025 is back in Paris and across Île-de-France! 🌟** This major event dedicated to contemporary and digital art explores the connections between the real, the virtual, and the imaginary. Expect immersive installations, audiovisual performances, and unique interactive experiences that push the boundaries of creativity. **What’s on the program?** • Artworks and devices that blur the line between humans and machines 🤖 • Captivating sensory and visual performances 🎭 • Innovative creations from artists, designers, and researchers from around the world 🌍 We will be visiting exhibitions at **CENTQUATRE-PARIS**, one of the key venues of this edition. It will be a great moment to share impressions, discuss the artworks, and enjoy an inspiring collective experience together. 💫 More information: [https://www.biennalenemo.fr/](https://www.biennalenemo.fr/) **Want to get more involved?** Become a **co-organizer, event organizer, or assistant organizer** and help plan the outing, suggest ideas, or give a hand so everything runs smoothly. 📩 **How to participate**: Just reply directly to this message on Meetup and let us know your interests or availability. Let’s organize everything together to make this an unforgettable experience! 💫 **Spread the word!** If you have friends or colleagues who might enjoy this kind of cultural outing, invite them to join our Meetup group! The more passionate people we have, the more fun, lively, and inspiring our experiences become. 🎊 See you soon, **The Art&More Team**

*Atelier de flash co développement · 3 participants · 2h. Gratuit.* *** Entreprendre, c'est trop souvent réfléchir seul. Ce sujet qui tourne en boucle, cette décision qu'on reporte, ce blocage qu'on n'arrive pas à nommer — et personne avec qui vraiment le déposer. **Et si 2h avec d'autres entrepreneurs suffisaient à t'apporter plus de clarté, des pistes pour avancer — et la satisfaction d'avoir contribué à faire grandir les autres ?** **Mon invitation** Un moment humain, chaleureux et collaboratif — "hors du temps", loin du quotidien de nos activités. Pour structurer notre réflexion collective, nous utiliserons la méthodologie du co développement professionnel, une approche qui permet d'améliorer ses pratiques, ses compétences et son leadership. On ne donne pas de conseils à tout va. On réfléchit ensemble, on co-construit, on tisse du lien. Chacun contribue, chacun grandit. **Comment ça se passe** 3 participants · 1 sujet par personne · 25 minutes chacun. Tour à tour, chaque participant s'en remet à la sagesse du groupe. Le temps de votre tour, vous déposez votre sujet. Le groupe écoute, questionne, réfléchit avec vous — pour que vous puissiez, par résonance, accéder à votre propre clarté et faire émerger vos propres clés. Tout le monde repart entendu, soutenu — et ayant vraiment contribué. **Venez avec** Un sujet professionnel réel — un blocage, un questionnement, une décision difficile. Veillez à ne pas inclure d'informations confidentielles. Le lien de connexion vous sera envoyé par message ⚠️ Si moins de 2 participants sont inscrits 24h avant l'atelier, je me réserve le droit d'annuler l'événement. *** ✺ 3 participants maximum ✺ Cet atelier s'adresse particulièrement aux entrepreneurs en phase de lancement ou de développement — ceux qui construisent, qui cherchent leur chemin, qui avancent pas à pas.

🍩🍰 Let's have a weekly deep talk in an intimate Parisian café, share a drink and have a good time with like-minded, lovely and chill people. 🥂☕ We're here to sip life in a childish, simple and non-serious way. 🙃 When was the last time you had a meaningful conversation? Or deepened your relationship with someone in your life? It's not easy to have a deep conversation. While small talk, which is typically casual and light-hearted, can help break the ice, it may not necessarily help you form a deep, emotional connection with someone. Whether it's with your friends, family, colleagues or romantic partners, having meaningful conversations is important for creating strong bonds. "Meaningful conversations help us understand ourselves and those around us better. They involve sharing important aspects of ourselves and actively listening, validating and connecting with others." We believe that a happy and healthy life is built on beautiful relationships and that loneliness kills us. That's it. It's not the number of friends that counts, it's the quality of the relationship. ✅ This group is adressed to : ● People who want to build deep, genuine and caring relationships in a small group that looks the same, where they feel comfortable and emotionally safe to talk emotionally and get intimate about anything in their lives. ● Simple, loving, kind, hyper/sensitive and lovely people who spend a lot of time in their bubble thinking about the meaning of life, passionate about personal development, philosophy, meaningful conversations, debates .... ⛔ Please don't subscribe if : ● You don't see yourself in the group's aims and beliefs. ● You're travelling for a short period of time and don't live or intend to live in Paris. ● You are not sure if you will be able to come, please update your status to allow others on the waiting list to join. An absence without notice will result in an irrevocable ban. Progress : ● ❗ For reservations, I'll send you a private Meetup message at least 5 hours before the meeting to confirm your reservation. If I don't receive a reply 2 hours before the meeting, I will send you a second message to let you know that you will be replaced by someone on the waitlist. ● 💚 We keep the session small, cosy and relaxed in a quiet place, prioritising regularity to encourage intimacy, connection, listening and speaking. (\~ 5/6 people) ● 🔖 On arrival, if you feel comfortable, you will be suggested to choose and associate several drawn Feelings and Needs cards to express how you really feel at the moment, to talk about ourselves and communicate effectively. ● 📝 The best way to make progress is to make the conversation easy and natural, with everyone making an effort to suggest and write down what you want to talk about. You can write down your favourite topics/questions before the meeting. The meeting is participative and invite everyone if you feel comfortable being a leader and a power of suggestion. Anyway, to keep the meeting running smoothly, I'll animate the meeting to make sure the conversation doesn't get wild or boring and I wouldn't hesitate to reframe people. In case of lack of inspiration we have a lot of deep conversation question card game which can help to find interesting questions. ● 🍕 (Not compulsory) After the meeting we can finish in a nearby restaurant for those who wish to relax or continue our conversation. Advice for a good moment : ● Leave your ego and mask at home, we are not here to impress anyone but to be ourselves with our strength, weakness, pride and shame. Come with an open/deep/emotional/complex thought and vulnerability. ● Ask open-ended questions and invite the other person to describe what a situation was like for them or how they felt. ● Don't hesitate to be vulnerable and share information about yourself if needed. Consider sharing personal information first to gain the other person's trust. ● Adopt an attitude of curiosity and genuine interest in what the other person is saying. Be thoughtful and try to put yourself in the other person's shoes so that you can see things from their perspective. Be truthful, caring and honest. ● Listen actively and ask follow-up questions. ● Be empathetic and offer emotional validation so that they feel seen and heard. It is forbidden to judge, but try to understand. ● ⏱ Be aware of your speaking time for Equally Speak. ● 🤫 Be aware never to provoke political or religious ideologies, but to accept differences of belief. Advice on non-violent communication can be given in the meeting to learn not to unintentionally hurt anyone when requested or needed. ● 🚨 Remember to maintain a safe, and benevolent environment. People who are considered to be disruptive, problematic or simply not in tune with the energy of the group will not be allowed to return. Finally, we're hug-friendly !!! 🤗

Réservation : https://www.eventbrite.fr/e/1985805277040?aff=oddtdtcreator Derrière les formes du vivant se cache une architecture invisible, faite d’harmonie et de relations. Et si la nature parlait… en nombres ? Derrière les formes du vivant — spirales, cycles, proportions — se cache une architecture invisible, faite d’harmonie et de relations. Cet atelier vous invite à découvrir la dimension symbolique et presque initiatique des nombres : non pas comme de simples outils de calcul, mais comme des clés de lecture du monde. Des traditions anciennes aux formes naturelles, vous explorerez comment les nombres structurent le réel et révèlent un ordre profond, à la frontière entre science, philosophie et ésotérisme. Tarif : 10 euros Ouvert à tous \*\*\*\* À l’occasion de la Journée de la Terre, le Festival de la Terre Mère ouvre un parcours de réflexion pour Prendre soin du vivant. Trois rencontres en dessinent l’axe : * avec Thierry Janssen, revisiter l’Égypte ancienne où le soin du vivant formait un projet moral et spirituel ; * avec Marie-Hélène Straus, écouter la sagesse des Kogis, peuple qui n’a jamais rompu l’alliance avec la Terre ; * avec Christian Arnsperger, interroger notre présent et la possibilité d’une économie des profondeurs au-delà du capitalisme. \*\*\*\* **Modalités** * Date : samedi 18 avril 2026 * Horaire : 17h – 18h30 * Possibilité de participer également aux autres événements du Festival de la Terre Mère

Billets : https://www.eventbrite.fr/e/billets-rencontrer-lintelligence-du-sol-1985639503206?aff=erellivmlt Dans le cadre du Festival de la Terre Mère, un ingénieur nous amène à explorer le sol comme un organisme vivant. Toucher, observer, comprendre ses équilibres invisibles. Et déplacer notre regard : du sol que l’on utilise, au sol avec lequel on vit. \*\*\*\* À l’occasion de la Journée de la Terre, le Festival de la Terre Mère ouvre un parcours de réflexion pour Prendre soin du vivant. Trois rencontres en dessinent l’axe : * avec Thierry Janssen, revisiter l’Égypte ancienne où le soin du vivant formait un projet moral et spirituel ; * avec Marie-Hélène Straus, écouter la sagesse des Kogis, peuple qui n’a jamais rompu l’alliance avec la Terre ; * avec Christian Arnsperger, interroger notre présent et la possibilité d’une économie des profondeurs au-delà du capitalisme. \*\*\*\* **Modalités** * Date : samedi 18 avril 2026 * Horaire : 15h – 16h00 * Possibilité de participer également aux autres événements du Festival de la Terre.

⚠️ Vous n'avez pas besoin de payer en avance. En cas de problème d'inscription merci de me contacter par message privé. L'application meetup a quelques bugs. ⚠️ L'adresse exacte est envoyée par message privé uniquement. Merci de me confirmer votre présence par message si c'est votre première fois 😊👍 Bonjour, Je souhaite partager ma passion avec ceux qui ont hésité à franchir le premier pas et qui aimeraient découvrir le monde fantastique et paisible des aquarelles. Les débutants qui veulent s'initier aux bases de l'aquarelle sont les bienvenus. L'objectif est bien sûr d'apprendre, mais je l'oriente surtout vers la recherche de son propre style et d'un moment de convivialité autour d'un café et de biscuits. Je vous propose de venir dans mon atelier à Vincennes pour prendre des cours d'aquarelle de 2h dans un cadre agréable et créatif. (métro 1 ou rer A) Je fournis tout le matériel nécessaire. La séance est à 22€. Pour plus d'info : Instagram : www.instagram.com/wildlittlemango Facebook : Wild Little Mango YouTube : www.youtube.com/channel/UCUBj7wQgPx5blqYFv5S0Z3w N'hésitez pas à me contacter pour plus de renseignements. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- ⚠️ If you have any difficulties registering, please contact me by private message. The meetup app encounters a lot of bugs 🙁 ⚠️ Hello, I want to share the passion I have for watercolor with people who want an initiation of this fantastic and peaceful art. The purpose is to learn the basic technical skill but the main part is to find its own style of pouring the colour into a nice time around cakes and coffees (or tea). The session costs 22€. I can invite you in my personal workshop in Vincennes (métro 1 or rer A) for 2h of creativity. All watercolor supplies is provided, just bring your smile :) You can also check my gallery at : my Instagram : www.instagram.com/wildlittlemango my Facebook page : Wild little mango my Youtube channel : www.youtube.com/channel/UCUBj7wQgPx5blqYFv5S0Z3w Do not hesitate to contact me for further information. Julie

➡️ Réservation obligatoire depuis la billetterie : [https://www.eventbrite.fr/e/billets-cafe-philo-ecologie-lhomme-est-il-condamne-a-faire-les-memes-erreurs-1978787520742](https://www.eventbrite.fr/e/billets-cafe-philo-ecologie-lhomme-est-il-condamne-a-faire-les-memes-erreurs-1978787520742) ☕ Les rencontres CAFÉ PHILO de l'Espace Le Moulin ☕ ⏰ Une à deux soirées par mois 💬 Pour dialoguer en profondeur, sur une question philosophique, en lien avec l’actualité. 🙋 Exercer sa pensée, pratiquer l'art de l'écoute et de la reformulation. 💚 Pendant cette période particulière que nous traversons, le besoin d'échanger sur des sujets profonds se fait essentiel ! L'actualité, à la fois riche et tragique, donne beaucoup de matière à réfléchir. Réfléchir... ou simplement réagir en pensant ses émotions ? C'est ce que nous verrons à travers nos prochains cafés philo, qui auront lieu dans notre espace. Ouvert à tous Tarif : 7 euros (boisson incluse)

⚠️ Vous n'avez pas besoin de payer en avance. En cas de problème d'inscription merci de me contacter par message privé. L'application meetup a quelques bugs. ⚠️ L'adresse exacte est envoyée par message privé uniquement. Merci de me confirmer votre présence par message si c'est votre première fois 😊👍 Bonjour, Je souhaite partager ma passion avec ceux qui ont hésité à franchir le premier pas et qui aimeraient découvrir le monde fantastique et paisible des aquarelles. Les débutants qui veulent s'initier aux bases de l'aquarelle sont les bienvenus. L'objectif est bien sûr d'apprendre mais je l'oriente surtout vers la recherche de son propre style et d'un moment de convivialité autour d'un café et de biscuits. Je vous propose de venir dans mon atelier à Vincennes pour prendre des cours d'aquarelle de 2h dans un cadre agréable et créatif. (métro 1 ou rer A) Je fournis tout le matériel nécessaire. La session coûte 22€. Pour plus d'info : Instagram : www.instagram.com/wildlittlemango Facebook : Wild Little Mango YouTube : www.youtube.com/channel/UCUBj7wQgPx5blqYFv5S0Z3w N'hésitez pas à me contacter pour plus de renseignements. Julie \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- ⚠️ If you have any difficulties registering, please contact me by private message. The meetup app encounters a lot of bugs 🙁 ⚠️ Hello, I want to share the passion I have for watercolor with people who want an initiation of this fantastic and peaceful art. The purpose is to learn the basic technical skill but the main part is to find its own style of pouring the colour into a nice time around cakes and coffees (or tea). The session cost 22€. I can invite you in my personal workshop in Vincennes (métro 1 or rer A) for 2h of creativity. All watercolor supplies is provided, just bring your smile :) You can also check my gallery at : my Instagram : www.instagram.com/wildlittlemango my Facebook page : Wild little mango my Youtube channel : www.youtube.com/channel/UCUBj7wQgPx5blqYFv5S0Z3w Do not hesitate to contact me for further information. Julie

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)

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens Free Communal Garden Class Series GROWING MUSHROOMS In this class, we will discuss how to raise mushrooms on logs outdoors as a way to raise food in parts of your yard that are usually too shady to grow vegetables or other crops. We will discuss what mushroom species can be cultivated, what tree species they can grow on, and demonstrate how to prepare and inoculate the logs. By following these steps, you can have your own bountiful mushroom harvest! APRIL 27 | 6:00-7:30 PM | WELLS BARN 1851 E BROAD ST, COLUMBUS, OH 43205 INSTRUCTOR: MARC AMANTE Mare Amante is an Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Educator with Central State University who is also currently serving as CSU Extension's Agriculture and Natural Resources Interim Program Leader. He has worked on and managed diversified vegetable farms across the Midwest and currently owns and operates an urban farm here in Ohio where he raises microgreens, vegetables, raspberries, and log-grown mushrooms for sale to local markets and restaurants. Registerefor free here https://www.fpconservatory.org/events/cg-growing-mushrooms/

Soccer + vegan deli eats = the perfect Saturday ⚽🌱🔥 We’re kicking things off with soccer (all levels welcome!) and then heading to Vida’s Plant-Based Butcher for some seriously good food—Vida’s Reubens, Philly cheesesteaks, Chipotle Cheddar Melt and classic deli sides. Whether you’re playing, socializing, or just here for the food, this is a great way to meet like-minded people and enjoy the day! Game → Food → Good vibes 📍 Soccer - Park of Roses 3923 N High St Columbus, OH 43214 📍 Vida’s Plant Based Butcher 1724 Northwest Blvd Unit C Columbus OH, 43212

Bring your Raspberry Pi, Arduino, microcontroller, or any other electronic project and join fellow electronics makers for a night of creativity and collaboration! This session is open forum to share your current projects—whether complete or in progress, it’s all interesting! Whether you’re deep into embedded systems, exploring new ideas, or just getting started, you’ll find a welcoming space to collaborate, share, and get inspired. **New to electronics or curious about tinkering?** You’re absolutely welcome. If you’re a beginner and want to experiment, I’ll have a couple of starter kits available so you can try things out—whether that’s blinking your first LED, putting something on a display, or experimenting with simple sensors. No pressure and no experience required—just an interest in learning and building. While we continue to pursue a more permanent venue for this Meetup, we’ll be using public library facilities based on availability. This session will be at the Worthington Park Library in the Olentangy Meeting Room.

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

## Pickleball League \| Singles \| 20s\, 30s\, 40s \| Columbus\, OH Ditch the dating apps and meet singles in real life — on the courts for 8 weeks. This event is ALL done through Eventbrite, we must register in advance. [The link is here! ](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pickleball-but-everyones-single-datecolumbus-tickets-1984560246119?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl) April 13th - June 1st. 6:00PM - 8:00PM. Monday Nights. Whether you’re a seasoned player or brand new, this league is all about connection. 👉 **Never played before?** No problem! For the first **three weeks**, instructors will be on-site for the first 30 minutes to teach you the basics and get you comfortable jumping in. We’ll run this as **open play** — you’ll rotate courts and partners for casual games and maximum mingling. Winners stay for one round before rotating, giving you plenty of chances to meet someone new. 📅 **Mondays\, April 13th \- June 1st \| 6:00–8:00 PM** 📍 **Paddle Taps** \| 535 Lakeview Plaza Blvd\, Worthington\, OH 43085 **⭐ May 4th — Best Dressed Night: Star Wars Edition** *May the Fourth Be With You!* Dust off your Jedi robes, break out the lightsaber, or go full Chewbacca. Come dressed up, bring your A-game, and may the force (and your dinks) be with you. Best dressed winner picked by the volunteer sqaud, Winner will receive a prize! **🍽️ May 25th — Memorial Day BBQ POST PLAY** End your Memorial Day weekend with pickleball and pickleball BBQ! Paddletaps will provide the burgers & hot dogs, you're welcome to bring your fav app or dessert to share with the crew! **What to Know** * Paddles available each week — or bring your own * Locker room on-site * Full restaurant + bar available * Play runs every Monday from 6:00–8:00 PM for 8 weeks * Eat, drink, and mingle during and after play * Tickets are **non-refundable** Ready to meet your pickleball partner (and maybe more)? 🎟[ ](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pickleball-but-everyones-single-datecolumbus-tickets-1984560246119?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl)**[Sign up now — spots will go fast!](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pickleball-but-everyones-single-datecolumbus-tickets-1984560246119?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl)** ### Event Guidelines 🚫 No rude or inappropriate behavior 📸 Photos may be taken for promotional use 📵 Be present — phones away, eyes up ✨ Be open, have fun, and enjoy the experience

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!