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The Weekend Reset: Bhagavad Gita & Soulful Conversation
Overview
Join us for a meaningful weekend reset, diving into the Bhagavad Gita and engaging in soulful conversations every Friday at ISKCON, Dublin.
**Every Friday from 6 PM to 7 PM**, we host an open, informal, and insightful discussion on the **Bhagavad Gita,** ancient wisdom written for the modern heart.
Following the discussion, we transition into our[ ](https://www.meetup.com/harekrishnaireland/events/313882888/)**[Soulful Kirtan Night at 7:00 PM](https://www.meetup.com/harekrishnaireland/events/313882888/)**[. ](https://www.meetup.com/harekrishnaireland/events/313882888/)
You are more than welcome to join us for both events as a full evening of reflection and music, or simply drop in for whichever one resonates with you most.
**What to Expect:**
* **The Wisdom:** We dive into the timeless verses of the Bhagavad Gita, exploring practical lessons that can be translated directly into our everyday lives.
* **The Conversation:** This isn't a lecture. It’s a relaxed space for questions, reflections, and "Aha!" moments.
* **The Vibe:** Cosy, non-judgmental, and welcoming. Whether you’ve read the Gita ten times or have never heard of it, there is a seat for you at the table.
* **The Music:** Stay for the Kirtan at 7 PM to experience a meditative musical experience that clears the mind and uplifts the spirit.
Don't worry if you don't have your own Bhagavad Gita, we have copies for you to borrow, or you can pick up your own to keep if the wisdom resonates.
Ciorcal Comhrá sa chlub, beginners welcome!
Dear fellow Gaeilgeoiri,
Cead mile failte / a warm welcome to this group of Irish language lovers and enthusiasts. Hope you will enjoy everything it has to offer and feel free to suggest new events, and, why not step in as an event organizer?
What this group is not:
- A group limited to those with perfect proficiency in the language, where any single word of English is banned, and where you will get corrected for every séimhiú that, God forbid, you might be forgetting
What this group is:
- A forum of Gaeilge enthusiasts willing to share their interest and love of the language. We all started learning a language, including our own, from scratch at some point in our lives. Absolute beginners are welcome and should not feel intimidated. Near perfect and native Irish speakers are also welcome to share their vast knowledge of the language. Hopefully this will create a thriving community of lovers of the language at any level.
Beir bua
Alex (organizer)
Friday Night Kirtan: Soulful Musical Meditation
Overview
Get ready to immerse yourself in a spiritual journey through music and meditation at the Friday Night Kirtan event!
Join us every Friday at **ISKCON Dublin** for an evening that’s more than just a concert—it’s a sanctuary. Located right in the heart of the city, at the top of the stairs on Abbey Street, our Friday Kirtan is a space for everyone to unplug, find inner peace, and experience ancient wisdom through sound.
#### **What is Kirtan?**
Kirtan is a traditional form of "call-and-response" musical meditation. One person sings a simple, ancient Sanskrit mantra, and the group sings it back. It’s effortless, deeply relaxing, and you don’t need to be a "singer" to participate. The music builds from a gentle, meditative whisper to a joyful, rhythmic celebration that naturally clears the mind.
#### **Why Join Us?**
* **De-stress:** Let the vibrations of the harmonium and drums wash away the week's tension.
* **Community:** Meet like-minded people in a warm, non-judgmental environment.
* **The Sanctuary:** Discover a quiet, hidden space in the city centre dedicated to peace and self-discovery.
#### **The Evening Flow**
* **6:00 PM – 7:00 PM:**[ Open Bhagavad Gita Wisdom Circle](https://www.meetup.com/harekrishnaireland/events/313884389/?fromSeries=true&slug=harekrishnaireland&eventId=313884389) (Optional - feel free to join early!)
* **7:00 PM – 8:30 PM:** The Main Kirtan Experience
* **8:30 PM onwards:** Evening concludes/Community connection time.
Cacao Ceremony & Harp infused Sound Bath in the heart of Dublin
✨Live Harp infused Sound Journey and Cacao Ceremony in the Heart of Dublin 8✨
✨After a massive response from you all to our winter events we bring you now on the 22th of May at 19:45 a really special event✨
Through a beautiful curated cacao shamanic journey and our signature harp Infused Sound Bath we'll restore your frequencies and help you reconnect with your Heart Center in this amazing location in Portobello
Dublin 8
💜We begin the evening with @nellysiwarqenti , who will gently open the space with a beautifully curated cacao ceremony. Through her voice, shamanic drumming, and other sacred instruments, she’ll guide you into a deeper connection with your heart, supported by the warmth of this beautiful medicine. Followed by Pilar @fridamercurio my favorite harpist—and I will take you on an unforgettable Sound Journey.
The delicate harp strings will begin to soften and melt away the noise of the mind, while the sounds of crystal bowls, Tibetan bowls, gongs, and other sacred instruments wash over you.
This is an evening to truly let go… to be held in sound, cacao to unwind, and to leave feeling deeply relaxed, grounded, and gently ready to move into your weekend
Bring your yoga mats a cushion and your favorite blanket please, I have some available but please text me if you need me to bring you one.
Looking forward sharing this beautiful event with you.
Isabel, Nelly & Pilar
💜💜💜
Follow the link to eventbrite to secure your space
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cacao-harp-infused-sound-journey-tickets-1988286310879
Legends, Ghosts and Ghouls of Dublin | Walking Tour
Experience Dublin's mysterious legends and myths on this 90 minute walking tour.
### **Legends, Ghosts, and Ghouls!**
***[Get your Tickets](https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/legends-ghosts-and-ghouls-of-dublin-walking-tour-tickets-1970375385820)***
Ireland has a unique relationship with its legendary past. Kept alive in the histories of the Filí and the Seanchaidhe, Ireland’s gods were not destroyed but - in the words of Mark Williams - demoted to lesser beings. This is an important element of Ireland’s oral histories, which in turn have coloured its popular histories and left many legends for us to parse over today.
On the other side of Irish history we have the ballrooms, the salons, and the private studies of Dublin’s litterati. The seances and unwrapping parties, the mysteries and the macabre, all combining into the secret esoteric orders that strove to unlock the secrets of existence.
Come explore with us where these two elements fuse to create the wonderful world of Legends, Ghosts, and Ghouls that are just as much a part of Dublin’s history as any of its citizens and buildings…
Our tour has over 100 excellent reviews online and is ranked in the top tours on Trip Advisor.
**TOPICS**
* Maud Gonne & WB Yeats
* The Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn
* Huguenot Cemetery
* The Ghost of the Shelbourne
* St. Stephen’s Green’s Grizzly History
* Bram Stoker
* Graverobbers
* Darkey Kelly
* Dublin’s House of Horrors
* Tenements
* Justice in Dublin
**PRIVATE TOURS**
We are also now doing private tours for groups, if you want to host your own tour get in touch with us. We can do tours for friend groups, work parties, educational tours or community tours.👬🧑🤝🧑
**WHAT ELSE DO WE DO?**
We host art nights, pottery, walking tours, workshops, rug tufting and lots of whacky events. Join us for Drink & Draw Ireland's art party or one of our many experiences.🎨
**SUPPORT LOCAL**
After each tour we will send you a link to each artist featured and also bring you to a gallery where you can support artists by buying prints, paintings or commission them for work!
***FAQ?***
**What happens if I'm late?**
We encourage anyone who is late to still join the tour, after you get a ticket you will get an email that will have instructions.📩
**What happens if it rains?**
All tours proceed even if it's raining, please bring an umbrella or rain jacket just in case.☔
**Is this wheelchair accessible?**
Unfortunately parts of the tour is not accessible, the first location is accessible to everyone.
**Where does the tour start and end?**
The tour starts at WB Yeats house and ends at Dublin Castle.
**I can't attend? Can I get a refund?**
We need 5 days notice to issue a refund so if you don't think you can attend please let us know as soon as possible. We are a small independent business and rely on small groups to make these tours possible.
**Can I swap my ticket?**
Again as a small business our guides rely on these tours to support their livelihood. We cannot swap tickets unless you give us 5 days notice. You can transfer your ticket to another person to attend in your place.
**Should I Tip?**
If you enjoy it you can tip your guide if you want! Our guides keep all tips from tours so it gives artists and creatives a chance to do something they love.
Drink & Draw: Tree of Life (BYOB)
Drink & Draw Ireland's paint party. Win Prizes. Create A Masterpiece. Music & craic! Absolutely no painting experience is necessary.
This event is open to everyone, bring a loved one, a friend or come alone🎨
No experience is needed and in under two hours you will create a painting of your very own masterpiece
***[Get your Tickets](https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/drink-draw-tree-of-life-byob-tickets-1985728364994)***
**What you get with your ticket?**
☀ 1 x Canvas to keep
☀ All the painting materials necessary
☀ Instructor to help guide you
☀ Patterns and designs to inspire you
☀ Custom playlist with feel good tunes
☀ Win prizes!
**FAQs:**
**I'M NO GOOD AT ART AND HAVEN'T PAINTED SINCE SCHOOL?**
Drink & Draw is a super fun event designed so you can have a good time, we aren't about perfection we want you to relax and create. We have instructors who will help guide you to creating your own masterpiece. It doesn't matter if you can't paint this about relaxing.
**WHAT IF I GET PAINT ON MY CLOTHES?**
We use non-toxic paint that can be machine washed.
**DO YOU DO PRIVATE EVENTS?**
Yes, we host private events, brand events, hen parties, and work parties.
Contact us on bookings@alternativeexperiences.ie
**HOW DO I FIND OUT ABOUT EVENTS?**
Signup to our weekly newsletter [here](https://www.alternativedublincity.com/newsletter-signup/ "https://www.alternativedublincity.com/newsletter-signup/")
**IS ALCOHOL PROVIDED AT THIS EVENT?**
This event is a BYOB event to make it a cheap and fun event for you!
Ciorcal Comhrá a hAon
Beidh fáilte is fiche roimh chách. Is é seo an chéad oíche don ghrúpa seo. Beidh bia agus deochanna ar fáil ón mbeár/dteach ósta, agus ní bheidh easpa áiteanna páirceála ann (saor in aisce).
Cruinniú neamhfhoirmiúil is ea é seo, in Óstán Talbot ar an N11 i Stigh Lorgan. Beidhimid
inár suí ar an taobh deas nuair a thagann sibh isteach priomhdhoras an óstáin.
Tá an t-óstán suas Ascaill Chnoc Mhuirfean ón stáisiúin DART (An Charraig Dhubh). Stopann busanna, an E1 agus an E2, díreach os comhair an óstáin.
Cuirfear fáilte 's fiche roimh dhaoine nua go háirithe.
God Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Ignite Ireland Conference
Enjoy this day retreat and social event organised by the Irish Dominicans with esteemed speakers and headlined by theologian Dr Scott Hahn. Tickets priced €15/€35/€45 available here https://dominicans.ie/scott-hahn-conference/
**Timetable**
9am Registration
10am Scott Hahn
11am Break
11:45am Maura Murphy
12:30pm Holy Mass, Fr Pat Cahill
1:30pm Lunch
3pm Scott Hahn
4pm Holy Hour, Fr Conor McDonough OP and Michelle Ward
5pm Break
5:30pm Mike Shortt
6pm Special Guests
7pm Evening Prayer with Archbishop Dermot Farrell
Experience HU, the Sound of Soul, in Dublin
You’re invited to experience chanting HU, contemplative time, and spiritual conversation with others of like heart. HU is a sacred sound and ancient mantra. It is an ancient name for God that has been sung for thousands of years in many lands for spiritual unfoldment. HU can uplift people of any religion, culture, or walk of life.
All are welcome!
This is a hybrid event, in-person and online. It will take place in the ECK Centre, 4 Lower Mount Street, Dublin 2, D02 AX96, Ireland, and on Zoom.
**To join the in-person meeting**, please come along to the ECK Centre a few minutes before the start time.
**To join online via Zoom**, please click the
**[LINK TO REGISTER](https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcldOmsrTMuH9Mi8_j2EuzfjB33kbHnpxnf)**[ ](https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcldOmsrTMuH9Mi8_j2EuzfjB33kbHnpxnf)
[https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcldOmsrTMuH9Mi8_j2EuzfjB33kbHnpxnf](https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcldOmsrTMuH9Mi8_j2EuzfjB33kbHnpxnf)[ ](https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAsd-ygqD0pEtz_ArkglopMTKMRaOqirMeA).
After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Experience some of the many benefits of HU:
• Inner peace and calm
• Divine love
• Expanded awareness
• Spiritual self-discovery and growth
• Healing of the heart
This free event will include:
• A short reading or quote
• HU Chant (for 15 to 20 minutes)
• A few minutes contemplative time
• Spiritual Conversation
“Welcome to the worlds of HU, an ancient, universal name for God. This sacred word can spiritually uplift people of any religion or walk of life. It is freely given—a gift beyond measure. . . Love is love. And you are that. HU is the Sound of Soul.”
* Harold Klemp, “The Sound of Soul,” p. 1
Please RSVP
This is a hybrid event, in-person and online. It will take place in the ECK Centre, 4 Lower Mount Street, Dublin 2, D02 AX96, and on Zoom.
**[LINK TO REGISTER](https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcldOmsrTMuH9Mi8_j2EuzfjB33kbHnpxnf)**[ ](https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcldOmsrTMuH9Mi8_j2EuzfjB33kbHnpxnf)
[https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcldOmsrTMuH9Mi8_j2EuzfjB33kbHnpxnf](https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcldOmsrTMuH9Mi8_j2EuzfjB33kbHnpxnf)[ ](https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAsd-ygqD0pEtz_ArkglopMTKMRaOqirMeA).
After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
TALKS - Who am I? From 3 perspectives.
Join us for a series of short talks on possibly one of the oldest and most mysterious philosophical questions? Who am I?
We will explore it from 3 perspectives:
* Genetics
* Neuroscience
* Anthropolog
**The Gene Delusion**
What is a gene, and what it is not. Are we just our genes or are they part of a network of factors that makeup our biological identity?
It is often imagined as the fundamental unit of life’s story—the script that writes who we are. But this view, though seductive, is incomplete. A gene is not a destiny coded in molecular ink; it is a participant in a vast, dynamic conversation.
**Neuroscience and the Ghost in the Machine**
In the long-standing dialogue between mind and brain, neuroscience has made remarkable strides in mapping the physical architecture of thought—tracing emotions, decisions, and memories to vast networks of neural activity. Yet the question remains: is the mind merely what the brain does, or is it something more—a modern echo of the “ghost in the machine”?
**Anthropology – Consciousness Gateway to our essence**
What is consciousness? Philosophy links it to our essence as human beings. How can we find our essence?
It is described as finding our centre, to be within our centre – so it is linked to concentration (con centrum ‘to be within our center’).
Mircea Eliade (Historian and Anthropologist) describes this search for, and idea of a centre from which all life emerges, as a very human endeavour. What makes us human? How do we connect with what is essentially human and our life force?
*There will be a break with tea, coffee and cakes.*
Walk & Sacred Chant Experience — Aditya Hrudayam: The Ancient Sun Mantra
Join us for a soulful walk and chant the 14000-year-old Aditya Hrudayam mantra together!
### **Walk & Sacred Chant Experience — Aditya Hrudayam: The Ancient Sun Mantra**
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Step into a transformative sunrise experience of mindful walking, sacred sound, and inner awakening through the powerful **Aditya Hrudayam Mantra**, the ancient Vedic hymn dedicated to the Sun God Surya.
This spiritual gathering blends peaceful walking meditation with rhythmic mantra chanting to inspire strength, clarity, courage, vitality, and positive energy. Traditionally revealed by Sage Agastya to Lord Rama, the Aditya Hrudayam is revered as a sacred hymn that awakens confidence, removes negativity, and energizes the mind and body.
Participants will experience:
* Guided mindful walking in silence and awareness
* Mindful Activities Along the Walk
* Sacred chanting of the Aditya Hrudayam mantra
* Spiritual connection with solar consciousness and ancient wisdom
**Meeting Point:** We will meet everyone near the Carton Boat House on the grass around the seating area.
Whether you seek peace, focus, healing energy, or spiritual inspiration, this event offers a deeply uplifting journey into light, devotion, and self-discovery.
**Chant Daily. Walk Mindfully. Shine Within.**
॥ Om Suryaya Namah ॥
**Important Note / Disclaimer**
By attending this event — and any event within this group — you acknowledge that participation is entirely at your own risk. Please listen to your body, honour your limits, and take full responsibility for your well-being.
If you have any questions at all, message us directly — We are happy to help.
Reset + Release + Rise. Breathwork. Bodywork. Energy. Dance
# Release +Reset + Rise Experience
Experience the integration of breathwork, bodywork, energy, and dance in our immersive events.
Step into a space where reset meets empowerment.
Release + Reset + Rise is not a class. It's a full-body initiation into clarity, strength, and power.
LIMITED PLACES AVAILABLE. THIS IS A PAID EVENT [PLEASE BOOK YOUR PLACE HERE](https://www.releaseandreset.com/event-list)
**What Makes This Experience Unique**
Wireless headphones create an immersive soundscape that cuts through noise and drops you straight into your body. Every track is intentional, moving energy, awakening emotion, amplifying presence.
**The Journey**
Across three immersive hours, you will move through:
* **Guided Breathwork** — calm the mind, awaken life force, drop into deep presence.
* **Somatic Movement & Bodywork** — release blockages and reconnect with your body’s intelligence.
* **Immersive Sound Journey** — curated soundscape in wireless headphones for full-body release and embodiment.
* **Energy Activation Practices** — awaken your inner power, open your heart, elevate your state.
* **Dance & Free Movement** — liberate your expression, shake off stagnant energy, feel fully alive.
* **Integration & Grounding** — lock the shift into your system, anchor the reset, and carry it into daily life.
This is a full-spectrum reset — a space to breathe, move, release, and come home to yourself.
LIMITED PLACES AVAILABLE. THIS IS A PAID EVENT [PLEASE BOOK YOUR PLACE HERE](https://www.releaseandreset.com/event-list)
[Follow us on Instagram HERE](https://www.instagram.com/release_and_reset/)
**The Shifts You May Notice**
* Emotional release that dissolves old weight
* Nervous system reset into deep calm and stability
* Clear mind, anchored mood, vibrant energy flow
* Breakthroughs as profound as psychedelic states — without substances
* Expanded capacity for joy, intimacy, sensual aliveness, and creative expression
* Anchored confidence, embodied self-trust, untouchable strength
**Who This Is For**
This experience is for you if…
* You feel stuck in your head and long to feel grounded, alive, and at home in your body.
* You crave more than a workout or wellness class — you want transformation.
* You’re ready to reset your nervous system and rise into your full energy.
Whether you’re new to somatic practices or already deep on your path, this journey meets you where you are and lifts you higher.
LIMITED PLACES AVAILABLE. THIS IS A PAID EVENT [PLEASE BOOK YOUR PLACE HERE](https://www.releaseandreset.com/event-list)
**What’s Included**
* 3-hour guided immersion (breathwork, bodywork, energy, sound, dance)
* Integration guide + reflection prompts
* Take-home practices to anchor the reset
**Event Details**
**Time & Location**
23 May 2026 \| 17:00 – 20:00
Yoga Lab Dublin \| 1st Floor\, 28 Corrig Rd\,
Sandyford, Dublin, D18 V274
[JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP TO GET SPECIAL DISCOUNTS](https://chat.whatsapp.com/BnkkS9W0ZUSAOKsjwKyH2p?mode=hqrt1)
[Follow us on Instagram HERE](https://www.instagram.com/release_and_reset/)
If you have any questions please contact us at **[carmen@releaseandreset.com](http://carmen@releaseandreset.com/)**
Zazen Meditation + Dharma talk or Kinhin
The meaning of the word zen is meditation, zazen means sitting meditation. In zazen practice we begin to know ourselves, and to go beyond the limits of our personal ego. Within our tradition zazen is referred to as shikantaza, not doing, letting go of thoughts, dropping off body and mind. This sitting meditation is the focus of our practice. Language limits our ability to communicate the true nature of zen; it is something that is better understood
through practice. We are open to everyone interested in learning about zen.
Intro workshop for newcomers is available at 5.30pm each Sunday. The dojo is a sacred place and it is important to be considerate of everyone. We have many people that travel to practise together once a week or once a month. So for that reason it is really essential that we all know the structure of the sitting practise (when to sit, how to do Kinhin, the different bell sounds and their meaning etc), to ensure a silent, safe and meaningful meditation. And it's also great to meet everyone before the sitting practise. And answer any questions you may have.
We have zafus and zabutons (mats and cushions) for all to sit on. Chairs are available too.
Comfortable clothing for sitting, black or neutral tones best.
We greatly appreciate a donation of €5 to cover costs if it's possible for you.
Please arrive 10min before start so 6ish (if you're not doing the intro workshop).
You are very welcome to our dojo!
Sunday Evening Zazen meditation
Join us for Zazen Meditation. please arrive at 6pm.
newcomers please arrive at 5.45 for an introduction to Zazen meditation.
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COLUMBUS SPIRITUALITY MEETUP
We are excited to host Guided Meditations on Sundays at 6 pm in our Ashram/Gallery/Home! !! !!
Everyone wants to know what kind of God we worship and what kind of meditation we do. We worship the GOD that LOVES US! We understand that god is an energy and it lives in us as us. Our meditations guide others to actually experience that energy! xoxo We don't just talk about peace, love and affection, we experience it :)
Also we are a home not a business, so we enjoy building community one friend at a time. We always build in time for people to mingle & develop friendships! xoxo Much Love, Frank Tennyson
Namaste, Frank Tennyson
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Break Up With What Broke You, Columbus, Ohio
On a list of "My Favorite Things", few people would put a "break up" in their top ten. More often, these words evoke feelings of shame, embarrassment, poor choices, and bad or sad endings. Before the new and beautiful can be built, the old, broken, and unnecessary must be cleared away. This process can be painful, but it is good, needful, and can produce wonderful results when done wisely and well.
How does one break free from anxiety, comparison, or shame? Christian Bevere points people to the freedom God desires for His children, as well as giving practical ideas on how to shed both unhealthy baggage and the lies that seek to leave us anchored to past failure. Drawing from the Bible, ***Break Up With What Broke You*** clearly shows that what Satan would seek to use for evil, God uses for good and to accomplish His purposes.
Join us **Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 6:30 pm**, when we gather at **True Food Kitchen, Easton Town Center, Columbus**. We'd love to see you there!
Get your tickets on [EventBrite](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/break-up-with-what-broke-you-columbus-ohio-tickets-1987018079565)!
Check us out on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/events/1431801124815007/)!
ASH UU Topic: TBD
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!
Christians in Tech - Meetup #36 @ Improving
Christians in Tech is a community at the intersection of faith and technology. Our meetups are designed to spark meaningful conversations, promote knowledge sharing, and encourage growth—both in your career and your spiritual walk with God. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your tech journey, CIT welcomes you.
Our Website
[https://linktr.ee/citcbus](https://linktr.ee/citcbus)
Sponsors and Partners
* Improving (Venue Sponsor)
* Bethel World Prayer Center (Fiscal Sponsor)
* Fruits & Roots (Coffee Partner)
Drunken Philosophy: What’s up with all the AI hate?
**Welcome to Drunken Philosophy** a casual, curious social discussion
**Optional topic for this meetup: What's up with all the AI hate?**
A recent survey found that 74% of Americans have a negative view of AI, and I want to know why. Come out and debate whether AI is good or bad.
My hot take: a labor-saving tool that could potentially help cure cancer gets called dangerous because it might raise unemployment or cause a speculative investment bubble, that tells you a lot more about capitalism and the economic system we live under than it does about the tool itself. As a computer programmer, I think AI is a wonderful tool that has increased my productivity by at least an order of magnitude. I'd go so far as to say Claude Code is the best tool I have ever used. Debate me and name a better one.
Is AI potentially dangerous? Yes, but so are a lot of tools. Chainsaws. Steam engines (early ones would occasionally explode and kill everyone in the room). Do you think cavemen sat around debating whether fire could be used as a weapon or for self-harm, and decided not to discover it?
I have two friends who hate AI for opposite reasons: one thinks it's a fad and not useful, and the other thinks it's going to take over everything and cause human extinction.
Come out tonight, have a friendly debate, and make some friends.
No lectures. Friendly crowd. Drop in for one drink and stay if it's fun.
Omnipresent Atheists Weekly Meetup (4th Tues)
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.





















