Democracy for America

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](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://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](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/.](https://socratescafe.com/) Haga clic o pulse para seguir el vínculo.").

Te invitamos a moverte, conectar y probar algo nuevo. 🤸 La capoeira angola es una práctica afrobrasileña que une movimiento, música y diálogo corporal en un jogo entre camaradas. Una forma consciente y creativa de habitar el cuerpo y construir conexión. 🗓 Miércoles · 18:30–19h30 h 📍 Nest City Lab · Barcelona Clases recurrentes para profundizar semana a semana en: – Movimiento en el suelo y de pie – El jogo en pareja – Musicalidad, canto e instrumentos (berimbau, pandeiro, agogô, reco-reco) – Cultura e historia de la capoeira 💛 No se necesita experiencia previa. 💛 Espacio abierto a todos los niveles. 💛 Para información sobre precios e inscripción mensual, escríbenos y te mandaremos la info. Ven con ropa y zapatillas cómodas, agua y curiosidad. 💙 Si te apetece, puedes venir a probar una clase antes de decidirte por la mensualidad. Nos hace mucha ilusión crear una comunidad que crezca junta. Clase suelta: 20 € Mensualidad Nesters: 50 € Mensualidad: 60 € **ESP** *Creemos firmemente que para ser eficientes y saludables en el manejo de la actual crisis ambiental y social, necesitamos equiparnos con herramientas y conocimientos que nos ayuden a empoderarnos y cultivar nuestra "esperanza activa". La serie Culture Jam tiene como objetivo hacer precisamente eso.* **CAT** Creiem fermament que per ser eficients i saludables a l'hora de fer front a l'actual crisi ambiental i social, ens hem de dotar d'eines i coneixements que ens ajudin a empoderar-nos i a conrear la nostra "esperança activa". La sèrie Culture Jam a pretén fer-ho. **ENG** *We strongly believe that to be efficient and healthy at dealing with the current environmental and social crisis, we need to equip ourselves with tools and knowledge that help us to be empowered and to cultivate our "active hope". The Culture Jam series aims to do just that.*

Sesiones que incluyen un primer centramiento de 20 minutos de meditación guiada y un diálogo de participación voluntaria para compartir emociones, situaciones o experiencias que necesitan ser cuidadas y acompañadas. El espacio lo encontramos en la casa Ámbar al lado de plaza Lesseps. La mayoría de participantes no nos llegan desde MeetUp. No te dejes influenciar por el hecho de que veas pocos asistentes en esta aplicación. ;-)

Con alegría y cariño te invitamos a participar en **TALLER DE CONSTELACIONES FAMILIARES** **16 de MAYO** En este Taller de Constelaciones del 16 de Mayo os hacemos una **propuesta temática** en la **inspiración** en un **rito** y una **intención**, en beneficio de quienes sientan una llamada para avanzar en esa área en particular de su vida. **Taller de Constelaciones 16 de Mayo: de la Raíz a la Flor.** (Inspirado en los ritos de Mayo de la Península Ibérica.) **La inspiración** Mayo como mes sagrado en el que la fuerza de la vida se abre de nuevo y se manifiesta en el mundo de la forma, en los sentidos humanos, y en los todos los seres de nuestro hermoso planeta. En la consciencia de Mayo honramos lo que fue caminando a la Vida. **Las temáticas** **LA MADRE. VÍNCULO CON LA MADRE Y HERIDA MATERNA. TRANSGENERACIONAL.** **MATERNIDADES DIVERSAS. PROCESOS REPRODUCTIVOS. EL VÍNCULO CON LXS HIJXS.** **DUELO Y MATERNIDAD. PÉRDIDAS GESTACIONALES. FERTILIDAD. PÉRDIDA DE HIJXS NACIDXS.** **PARTICIPAR** Puedes participar en este taller como **representante**, o para **constelar** lo que sientas que necesitas en ese momento: bloqueos, patrones, dificultades, pérdidas, conflictos, confusión, duda, etc., **esté o no relacionado con el rito y la temática** de este taller. **HORARIO** 10:00 h a 14:00 h **LUGAR** **Espai Calma** Carrer de Trafalgar, 70. Ciutat Vella. Barcelona. **Arc de Triomf** (L1) 5 minutos a pie. **Urquinaona** (L1/L4) 7 minutos a pie. **16 y 19** (Parada Trafalgar - Bruc). **PRECIO** Constelar 60 € Representar 10 € **CONTACTO Y RESERVAS** Las plazas son **limitadas** para el **cuidado** y el **bienestar** coherente del grupo. **Ara** (+34) **651 746 842** **Whatsapp** o **Llamada** Estoy a tu disposición para cualquier duda o compartir. En gratitud a tu motivación y a tu presencia. *‘La vida y el cuidado en el centro’* Ara Sánchez

Calling anyone curious about *structures for deliberate democracy* to join a **Plural Event** 🌍 ​*Joining Partners: [RadicalXChange](https://www.radicalxchange.org/?utm_source=luma), [Web3Privacynow](https://web3privacy.info/?utm_source=luma), [Logos](https://logos.co/?utm_source=luma), [Comms Gardening](https://bit.ly/comms-gardening?utm_source=luma) and [Hubs Network](https://www.hubsnetwork.org/?utm_source=luma)* ## ​Do you care about how democracy actually works, and how it could work better? ​Come share your ideas at [a local session] and be part of something bigger: conversations happening the same day across multiple cities. Your discussion at [your favorite hub] will connect with others around the world exploring the exact same theme. ​We believe a true collective intelligence emerges from a plurality of voices. ​✨ As a bonus, insights from these events will be showcased in a panel at the [Web3PrivacyNow Summit in Berlin on June 14, ](https://web3privacy.info/event/s26ber/?utm_source=luma)reaching a wider audience. ​**What to expect in this session:** * ​Explore a local breakdown in democratic coordination * ​Imagine tools or processes that could improve it * ​Reflect on where privacy and transparency matter * ​Sketch a simple prototype * ​Design a small collective action you can try within a week ​**What are Plural Events?** Plural events bring people together around one shared topic, on the same day, in different locations worldwide. Initiated by RadicalxChange Foundation, Hubs Network and Comms Gardening, they aim to gather diverse perspectives and weave them into richer, more inclusive insights. ​Sponsored by: [Web3PrivacyNow](https://web3privacy.info/?utm_source=luma) & [Logos](https://logos.co/manifesto?utm_source=luma) *** ​One topic. ​Many places. ​Real voices, weaved into something larger. ​----- ​Extra!!! ​If you publicly share what your group designed during the Plural event, your team will have the chance to win a bounty to continue developing it. ​An independent jury will review all submissions and award prizes of €600, €300, and €100 to the top three ideas. ​Full contest rules and judging criteria coming soon.

**Us convidem a RE-FEST #1** ### Reusa · Repara · Regenera · Reimagina El **RE-FEST** és una trobada comunitària per celebrar la reparació, la reutilització, la regeneració urbana i la imaginació col·lectiva. Durant el matí ens trobarem per aprendre, compartir sabers, reparar objectes, descobrir projectes i imaginar altres maneres de viure a la ciutat: més sostenibles, més autònomes i més comunitàries. **Recupera autonomia, comparteix coneixement i imagina altres maneres de viure.** ## Activitats **Taller de reparació tèxtil** Amb Back to Eco. Porta una peça de roba que vulguis reparar, ajustar o transformar. 5€ aportació. **Mercat de segona mà** Amb VeniVidi. **Reparació i ajustos de bicis** Amb Juan A. Piedrahita. Un espai pràctic per revisar i posar a punt la teva bicicleta. **[Sofà Talks]** #1 Club de BCN Permacomputing #2 Com seria una ciutat que regenera? **Zona cafè de reparadors** Punt de trobada, conversa, intercanvi de sabers i comunitat. **Intercanviem!** Porta una cosa, emporta-te’n una altra. **Zona oberta** Espai per a projectes, idees o venda solidària. ## Quan? **16 de maig** **11–15 h** **Amb la col·laboració de:** AKASHA Hub Barcelona · Back to Eco · BCN Permacomputing · VeniVidi · Civic Creative Lab Registre en meetup.

**(CASTELLANO a continuación 🌲 ENGLISH below)** Amb ganes d'un dia d'autèntica muntanya? Doncs no et pots perdre **el clàssic "Pedraforca 360º" enmig del Parc Natural del Cadí-Moixeró**. No t'espantis... avui no pujarem aquest majestuós cim... "simplement" volem fer la **volta completa al Pedraforca** entre frondosos boscos per antics camins històrics com el Camí dels Bons Homes... i per poder admirar la que molts consideren la muntanya més singular i impressionant de Catalunya... des de tots els angles! **Una ruta increïble de 17km i 700m de desnivell però sense cap dificultat especial que ens farà connectar amb uns boscos, un aire, unes pedres, uns prats d'alta muntanya en plena explosió primaveral i unes vistes... que són un regal per a l'ànima! ;-)** ℹ️ **Detalls pràctics:** * **Preu:** 25 € excursió + 15€ cotxe (es paga directament al conductor/a) = **Total: 40€** * **Inclou:** guiatge per guia titulat, assegurança d'accidents + responsabilitat civil. * **Targeta Nature Connect:** cada 10 rutes... **1 gratuïta!** 🥪 Què cal portar? * Picnic per dinar en ruta * Mínim 1,5 L d’aigua * Calçat de muntanya i roba en capes (adaptable al temps) * Bastons opcionals ❗️ Política de cancel·lació: * ✅ Fins a **48 h abans**: devolució del pagament (amb descompte de 5 € per gestió) o **canvi per una altra ruta** dins dels pròxims 6 mesos. * ❌ Passades les 48 h: **no es faran devolucions ni canvis**. Gràcies per la teva comprensió! 📲 Segueix-nos i estigues al dia! * 📷 Al nostre Insta 👉 [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/natureconnectbarcelona) * 😎 a Can Facebook 👉 [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/natureconnecthikes) * 🥰 **i uneix-te al 👉 [Grup de WhatsApp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/H8fQ4srpGthI7j1OWyuBYQ) 👈** per estar informat de properes sortides! Per a + INFO, no dubtis a contactar-me (preferiblement via **WhatsApp**) ☎️ **609 309 797 (Jordi)** \-\-\-\-\-\-\- **⛰️ CASTELLANO 📷** Con ganas de un día de auténtica montaña? Pues no te puedes perder **el clássico "Pedraforca 360º" en medio del Parc Natural del Cadí-Moixeró**. No te asustes... hoy no subiremos a la cima del Pedraforca... una ruta para montañeros muy experimentados... Nosotros hoy "simplemente" queremos darle la **vuelta completa a esta mítica montaña** entre frondosos bosques y espectaculares vistas... **Una ruta increíble de 17km y 700m de desnivel** pero sin dificultades técnicas que nos hará **conectar con unos bosques, un aire, unas piedras, unos prados alpinos en plena explosión primaveral y unas vistas... que son un regalo par el alma! ;-)** **Hoy es el día. No te la pierdas.** ℹ️ **Detalles prácticos:** * **Precio:** 25 € excursión + 15€ coche (se paga directamente al conductor/a) = **Total: 40€** * **Incluye:** guía titulado, seguro de accidentes + responsabilidad civil. * **Tarjeta Nature Connect:** cada 10 rutas… ¡1 gratis! 🥪 **¿Qué hay que llevar?** * Picnic para comer en ruta * Mínimo 1,5 L de agua * Calzado de montaña * Ropa por capas (para adaptarnos al clima) * Bastones (opcionales) ❗️ **Política de cancelación:** * ✅ Hasta 48 h antes: devolución del pago (menos 5 € de gestión) o cambio por otra ruta dentro de los próximos 6 meses. * ❌ Pasadas las 48 h: no se realizan devoluciones ni cambios. ¡Gracias por tu comprensión! 📲 **Síguenos y mantente al día:** * 📷 En Instagram 👉 [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/natureconnectbarcelona) * 😎 En Facebook 👉 [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/natureconnecthikes) * 🥰 Y únete al **👉 [Grupo de WhatsApp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GnAyY0TPC259jA8FC2jIJy) 👈** para estar al día de nuestras próximas salidas **Para + INFO, no dudes en contactarme** (preferiblemente por WhatsApp) ☎️ **609 309 797 (Jordi)** \-\-\-\-\-\-\- 🌱 **ENGLISH** 🐞 Do you feel like doing some real mountain hiking? **Today we want to complete the classic ‘Pedraforca 360’**. Don’t worry! Today we are not going to reach the peak of this majestic mountain we ‘just’ want to **complete the tour** **around the Pedraforca** so we can admire it from all angles! Some say that it is **Catalonia’s most unique and impressive mountain**. As this route is **17km long with a 700m elevation gain**, it is not particularly difficult and what is great is that we can connect with the forests, trees, stones, meadows, and views of this emblematic mountain which are real gifts to the soul. **Today is the day. Don't miss it out!** ℹ️ **Practical info:** * **Price:** €25 for the hike + €15 for car transport (paid directly to the driver) = **Total: €40** * **Includes:** certified guide + accident and liability insurance * **Nature Connect Card:** every 10 hikes… 1 free! 🥪 **What to bring:** * Picnic lunch * At least 1.5 L of water * Mountain/hiking shoes * Layered clothing (weather can change!) * Trekking poles (optional) ❗️ **Cancellation policy:** * ✅ Up to 48 h before: refund (minus €5 admin fee) or a transfer to another hike within the next 6 months. * ❌ Less than 48 h before: no refunds or changes. Thanks for your understanding! 📲 **Stay connected:** * 📷 On Instagram 👉 [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/natureconnectbarcelona) * 😎 On Facebook 👉 [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/natureconnecthikes) * 🥰 Join our **👉 [WhatsApp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GnAyY0TPC259jA8FC2jIJy) 👈** to stay updated on upcoming outings **For more info, feel free to contact me** (preferably via WhatsApp) ☎️ **+34 609 309 797 (Jordi)**

The climate emergency will not be solved by reading books. But by coming together to read, to educate ourselves, to share what we learn with friends and family, and to take action in our corner of the world we can be a small part of the wave of change humanity desperately needs. Sound like something you want to be a part of? We’d love to have you. Join the Climate Action Book Club this month to read It’s Not That Radical by Mikaela Loach, the young Jamaica-born British activist and author. She’s an infectious and inspiring voice who will get you excited to take action. This event is free, but please get your copy from the wonderful English bookstore that hosts our book club meetings, Backstory. To cover Meetup fees, we also request a €1 donation per attendee. You are welcome (even encouraged) to join us even if you haven't read the book but want to hear and join the discussion about it. Feel free to bring a friend, too. Hope to see you!

We meet to learn and practice American Sign Language and to grow our familiarity with Deaf culture. Facilitated by hearing folks (with a connection to a professional interpreter) using Deaf-created content. People of all ASL skill levels are welcome! As we learn, we hope to connect more with the Deaf community in Central Ohio. Join us as you're able! Come regularly or just once - whatever you're looking for! Each meetup will explore different topics related to ASL/Deaf culture, and will feature time to practice conversation with one another. Just bring yourself and a willingness to learn!

Interested? Contact Preston Moore k.preston.moore@gmail.com 614-300-5989 ———————————— Engaging in men’s work is the new way to forge friendships while being open-minded to personal growth. Many men experience healthier relationships, personally and professionally, by engaging in this work. Open Men’s Group is a container for men to share vulnerably without receiving judgment or feedback. We believe that emotionally mature, powerful, compassionate, and purpose-driven men will help heal some of society’s deepest wounds. We support the powerful brilliance of men and we are willing to look at, and take full responsibility for, the pain we are also capable of creating – and suffering. We care deeply about men, our families, communities, and the planet. Visit ManKind Project USA to discover more. https://mkpusa.org/

The Forge does have a full bar and kitchen. There is no cover charge but they do request all attendees to purchase a minimum of ~20 per person. Soft drink refills are 1 each. Please support our hosts so we can continue to provide great events for the group! The Forge has a large library of games available for us to enjoy. Hosts and regulars will also provide numerous popular games but please bring any games you would like to teach and/or play. Doors open at 6, and we expect gaming to be rolling by around 630. Please promptly end your games and clear out the space at 10pm when the bar closes. We encourage socializing but do not permit disruptive behavior of any kind. Thank you for your continued commitment to providing a fun and welcoming space to veteran, newbie, and rookie gamers in the Columbus area. Parking can sometimes fill esrly. There is additional parking lot behind the neighboring Mexican restaurant that is free and easy to walk from but it's a bit hidden.

Join us as we get together to see the top-reviewed comedy-drama, I LOVE BOOSTERS! The film comes from writer/director Boots Riley and follows a group of shoplifters who take aim at a cutthroat fashion maven. Here are details, trailers and our plan for this event: DESCRIPTION: The film follows a group of shoplifters who take aim at a cutthroat fashion maven. It is written/directed by Boots Riley (Sorry to Bother You) and stars Keke Palmer, Naomi Ackie, Taylour Paige, Poppy Liu, Eiza González, LaKeith Stanfield, Will Poulter, Don Cheadle, and Demi Moore. BUZZ AND ACCLAIM: I Love Boosters was the opening film at this year’s SXSW Festival and premiered to rave reviews! It is currently earning a tremendous 97% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes where critics call it, “an unexpected celebration of friendship, community, and solidarity.” Others call the film “an exercise in radical empathy,” a “masterful” and “optimistic” film designed to “provoke discussion” while making the audience laugh. TRAILER: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4lPRISgr9c](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4lPRISgr9c) SUMMER OF ICE CREAM: GRAETER’S! Established way back in 1870 in Cincinnati, this historic, family-owned brand is famous for their delicious small batch ice cream and any chocolate chunk flavors! They are currently the only commercial ice cream maker using the French Pot method that they’ve been using since they first opened! Plus, those chocolate chunks, oh my goodness! Vegan options are available. PLAN: We’ll plan for a 7pm-ish showing and will meet in the lobby area about 20 minutes before the show. Advance ticket purchase not required for this theater but Showtime and complete details will be confirmed/announced as the date gets closer. Look forward to seeing you there, Dan

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

Practical AI for Power BI Developers A year ago, “agentic AI” was mostly hype for Power BI teams. Today, it deserves your undivided attention. For Power BI pros, there is now a real opportunity to reduce repetitive development work, accelerate delivery, and help developers do more, but only when strong DataOps practices are in place to make AI workflows effective. This session is a no-nonsense introduction to effective AI patterns for Power BI and Fabric development. Along the way, we will make sense of the growing pile of terminology, including skills, plugins, hooks, and MCP. You will see examples of how modern AI tooling can help with development tasks across Power BI and Fabric, along with the prerequisites, guardrails, and DataOps principles needed to use it responsibly. Whether you're burned out on AI hype or already using Copilot CLI daily, this session will show you the foundations that are finally making AI-assisted development genuinely useful.

ASH is Atheists, Skeptics and Humanists of First Unitarian Universalists of Columbus Ohio TBD Snacks are usually available, and you are welcome to bringing something to share!