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Unleash your Public Speaking Voice!
Unleash your Public Speaking Voice!
Improve your communication skills! Overcome your fear of public speaking! Experience the incredible journey of Toastmasters! **Join our 378th Toastmasters Club meeting**! Together, we will practice our public speaking and communication skills in an open, fun, and friendly environment! We meet every Tuesday, four times per month, alternating between English-speaking and Greek-speaking meetings. English: 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month Greek: 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month This meeting will be held in **English**. Please arrive at 18:45 to ensure the meeting will start promptly at 19:00. **Guests**: Always welcomed! Simply RSVP here and attend! In 2024, Toastmasters International celebrated 100 years of self-paced, peer-assisted education and training in public speaking and leadership skills! Join our meeting and find out how to become a confident speaker!
Mindstone Athens February AI Meetup
Mindstone Athens February AI Meetup
Please Note: This event is advertised on multiple platforms. Please RSVP and get a ticket on Mindstone (https://community.mindstone.com/events/mindstone-athens-february-ai-meetup) to view the agenda and guarantee a spot. Welcome to the most electrifying and ground-breaking AI Meetup in Athens! Join us once a month as we delve into the world of artificial intelligence, explore its cutting-edge practical applications, and marvel at the astonishing projects that are shaping our future. Why should you attend? • Get up close and personal with the AI projects that are redefining the boundaries of technology and human potential. • Learn from the brightest minds in the field and gain valuable insights into the ever-evolving AI landscape. • Unleash your curiosity, fuel your creativity, and expand your network as you connect with fellow AI aficionados and pioneers. What you can expect? Mindstone events consist of three talks covering different aspects: • What I Learned Building With LLMs: A technical demo breaking down the process for building a product using AI with real-life learnings and insights. • How To Be More Productive Using AI: A practical demo and step-by-step guide on how to use AI to speed up and improve tasks. • What Does The Future Look Like With AI?: A theoretical talk on the impact of AI on work, life and society. After the talks we'll have pizza, drinks, and networking. Don't miss out on this extraordinary opportunity to witness the AI revolution in action. It's time to embark on a thrilling journey into the future and discover the endless possibilities that lie within the realm of artificial intelligence. Reserve your spot today for the ultimate AI experience! 💡✨ (https://community.mindstone.com/events/mindstone-athens-february-ai-meetup) Please Note: This event is advertised on multiple platforms. Please RSVP and get a ticket on Mindstone (https://community.mindstone.com/events/mindstone-athens-february-ai-meetup) to view the agenda and guarantee a spot.
Tiki Nights in Athens
Tiki Nights in Athens
Join us for a relaxed and social evening at **Tiki Bar**, a great place to meet new people, enjoy good music, and spend the night in a lively atmosphere. Our group is **made up of locals**, and our meetups are designed to help people experience Athens in a friendly and authentic way. Whether you live in the city or are visiting, you’re welcome to join us. **What to expect** A casual and easygoing evening with drinks, music, and good company. There’s no strict agenda — just a social gathering where people can connect naturally. **When** Every Tuesday at **20:00** **Where** Tiki Bar Falirou Street 15, Athens 117 42 A short walk from **Acropolis metro station**. Location below: https://share.google/43oheNnRi1AQYwa0d **How to find us** Look for the Meetup group inside the venue near the bar area. If you can’t spot us, feel free to message the organizer through Meetup. We look forward to seeing you and sharing a great evening together. For any assistance, please send a text via whatsapp at 00306936899262.
Athens Party Pub Crawl with Unlimited Drinks & Nightclub Access
Athens Party Pub Crawl with Unlimited Drinks & Nightclub Access
**Get ready to hop from bar to bar, sip on unlimited drinks, and dance the night away at the Athens Party Pub Crawl - it's gonna be legendary!** ## Highlights * Feel the rush of excitement of **meeting new people** and dancing the night away * Opt to include an **open bar for 1 hour**, including beer and wine or long drinks * Be led by **experienced and fun local hosts** and explore Athen's nightlife * **Dance, drink, and mingle** with fellow party enthusiasts from around the globe * Breeze past long lines at the nightclub and relax knowing **entry is covered** ## Full description Experience the ultimate night in Athens with 1 FULL HOUR of Unlimited Drinks (8€ - 35€+ Value!)\*, free shots, and Free Nightclub Access (10€ Value!) while meeting nightlife lovers from around the world! Get ready to celebrate like never before with the Best Pub Crawl in Athens! Embark on an epic pub crawl through Athens' hottest nightlife spots. Dance, drink, and mingle with fellow nightlife enthusiasts from around the globe. Enjoy an hour of unlimited drinks and free shots at each\* venue, while our energetic party hosts lead you through the night. Skip the lines and get access to the city's best clubs. Book now and make your night in Athens unforgettable! **\* We offer three ticket options:** 1\. The **Sober Owl Ticket**: Does not include an open bar \| Includes: A Free Shot at each Venue \- Drink Discounts \- Free Entrance & Skip the Line to Club 2\. The **Tipsy Owl Ticket**: Includes 1 hour of unlimited beer or wine\. \| Also includes: Free Shot at 1st & Last Venue \- Drink Discounts \- Free Entrance & Skip the Line to Club 3\. The **Drunken Owl Ticket**: Includes 1 hour of unlimited long drinks \(Gin/Vodka/Rum/Tequila\)\, beer\, and wine\. \| Also includes: Free Shot at 1st & Last Venue \- Drink Discounts \- Free Entrance & Skip the Line to Club ## Includes * Local Experienced event host(s) * Bar crawl: Visit 2 Bars & 1 Nightclub * 1 hour of unlimited drinks (depending on ticket option chosen) * 2-3 Free Shots (depending on ticket option chosen) * Discounts in Cocktails (1st Venue) * Skip-the-line & Free entry to Nightclub ## What to bring * Your Best Mood 🤩 * Comfortable shoes for dancing 🕺💃 * Camera * Charged Smartphone ## Not allowed * Intoxication ## Know before you go * This is an Adults only event. 18+ years old ## Booking Terms & Conditions - Code of Conduct By participating in any event (including pub crawls) organised and hosted by Athens Party Pub Crawl, you the participant & every person your booking is consisted of, agree to the following terms and conditions without restriction: [https://athenspartypubcrawl.com/terms-and-conditions-code-of-conduct](https://athenspartypubcrawl.com/terms-and-conditions-code-of-conduct "https://athenspartypubcrawl.com/terms-and-conditions-code-of-conduct")

High School Alumni Events This Week

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Securing Kafka Schema Registry in Java Microservices [foobar.i/o #7]
Securing Kafka Schema Registry in Java Microservices [foobar.i/o #7]
🚀 **foobar.i/o** kicks off the new year with the first meetup of **2026**! We are excited to announce our upcoming meetup on **February 19**, hosted at the Greek offices of **NTT Data Greece**! 📍 **Michalakopoulou 80,** Athens (2nd floor) 🎤 Speaker: **Matthaios Stavrou** **Matthaios** is a Custom Software Engineering Associate Manager at Accenture and will join us to present **schema evolution** best practices. 🎯 Topic: **Secure & Reliable Schema Management for Java Microservices with Kafka Schema Registry in Production** In this session, we will explore how **Java-based microservices** can securely and reliable work with **Kafka Schema Registry** in real production environments: * best practices for schema evolution with **Avro** and **JSON Schema** * **ACLs** and **RBAC** over **Schema Registry** * runtime schema Validation and Compatibility * hands-on **Spring Boot** & Maven demo with real-world config 🤝 **Networking & Refreshments** After the talk, we will stick to our usual tradition of networking over food and drinks, **sponsored** by **Confluent**. **Confluent** proudly supports communities worldwide that focus on streaming platforms, real-time data streams, **Apache Kafka®**, **Apache Flink®**, and their ecosystems. More information and community resources can be found at: [https://developer.confluent.io/community/](https://developer.confluent.io/community/) Their continuous support of the developer community makes meetups like this possible, and we are amazed to have them with us while kicking off 2026! #foobario #Confluent #NTTDataGreece #SoftwareEngineering #Microservices #ApacheKafka #Streaming
The Three Caves Hike
The Three Caves Hike
Hallo Makers! 👋🏻 🗓️ Την Κυριακή 22 Φεβρουαρίου και ώρα 15:00 πεζοπρούμε νότιο Υμηττό και με αφετηρία την Βούλα! ​✍️ Όπως μπορείτε να δείτε και από τον τίτλο θα συναντήσουμε τρία βασικά σημεία ενδιαφέροντος... ​⛰️Τρία σπήλαια! Που το καθένα έχει την δική του ενέργεια αλλά και την δική του ιστορία! Κάποιες εκ των οποίων λογίζονται από εντυπωσιακές έως τραγικές και μυστηριώδεις! ​🗺️ Πρόκειται για μία κυκλική διαδρομή 9 χιλιομέτρων και διάρκειας δυόμιση ωρών, απόλυτα βατή και χαμηλής εντάσεως. Κατάλληλη και για αρχάριους με καλή φυσική κατάσταση. ​Το 95% της διαδρομής είναι σε αγροτικούς χωματόδρομους. 🔍 Το scouting της διαδρομής έγινε Τετάρτη 4 Φεβρουαρίου! ​**Γενικές οδηγίες**: 1. ​750ml νερό στο σακίδιο 2. ​Αθλητικά υποδήματα 3. ​Κατοικίδια δεν επιτρέπονται ​Σε περίπτωση δυσμενών καιρικών συνθηκών η δραστηριότητα θα ακυρωθεί ή αναβληθεί. Αίτημα συμμετοχής μπορείς να κάνεις μόνο [πατώντας εδώ!](https://luma.com/1bc5hkv5) 📌To ακριβές στίγμα συνάντηση και εκκίνησης θα το δείτε μετά το αίτημα συμμετοχής!
Securing Kafka Schema Registry in Java Microservices
Securing Kafka Schema Registry in Java Microservices
**IMPORTANT PLEASE RSVP** @ https://www.meetup.com/foobar-io/events/312880991/?eventOrigin=group_upcoming_events \*\*\* 🚀 **foobar.i/o** kicks off the new year with the first meetup of **2026**! We are excited to announce our upcoming meetup on **February 19**, hosted at the Greek offices of **NTT Data Greece**! 📍 **Michalakopoulou 80,** Athens (2nd floor) 🎤 Speaker: **Matthaios Stavrou** **Matthaios** is a Custom Software Engineering Associate Manager at Accenture and will join us to present **schema evolution** best practices. 🎯 Topic: **Secure & Reliable Schema Management for Java Microservices with Kafka Schema Registry in Production** In this session, we will explore how **Java-based microservices** can securely and reliable work with **Kafka Schema Registry** in real production environments: * best practices for schema evolution with **Avro** and **JSON Schema** * **ACLs** and **RBAC** over **Schema Registry** * runtime schema Validation and Compatibility * hands-on **Spring Boot** & Maven demo with real-world config
Unreal Engine Meetup at SAE Creative Media College of Athens V2!
Unreal Engine Meetup at SAE Creative Media College of Athens V2!
Ελάτε μαζί μας σε μια εμπνευσμένη και ανανεωμένη συνάντηση της Unreal Engine στο SAE Creative Media College στην Αθήνα! Είτε είστε έμπειρος δημιουργός είτε μόλις ξεκινάτε, αυτή η εκδήλωση είναι η ιδανική ευκαιρία να συνδεθείτε, να συνεργαστείτε και να μάθετε από άλλους ανεξάρτητους δημιουργούς παιχνιδιών στην κοινότητα! Βυθιστείτε στον κόσμο της ανάπτυξης παιχνιδιών με την Unreal Engine και ανακαλύψτε καινοτόμες τεχνικές, εργαλεία και ιδέες για να αναβαθμίσετε τα έργα σας. Μην χάσετε αυτήν την ευκαιρία να γίνετε μέρος της αναπτυσσόμενης σκηνής ανεξάρτητων δημιουργών παιχνιδιών της Αθήνας—φέρτε τη δημιουργικότητά σας, τις ερωτήσεις και τον ενθουσιασμό σας! Ας κάνουμε αυτή τη συνάντηση ένα ισχυρό βήμα προς την τοποθέτηση των ελληνικών ανεξάρτητων παιχνιδιών στον παγκόσμιο χάρτη! Τα λέμε εκεί! Join us for an inspiring and renewed Unreal Engine meetup at SAE Creative Media College in Athens! Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting out, this event is the perfect opportunity to connect, collaborate, and learn from fellow indie game developers in the community. Dive into the world of game development with Unreal Engine and discover innovative techniques, tools, and ideas to level up your projects. Don't miss this chance to be a part of Athens' growing indie game dev scene—bring your creativity, questions, and excitement. Let's make this gathering a powerful step towards putting Greek indie games on the global map! See you there! Agenda --- Hosted By Pavlos Alifragis, Unreal Community Leader Passionate Game Designer / Developer with 8+ years of experience making games for PC, Mobile and VR. --- Partner SAE Creative Media College of Athens (https://www.sae.edu/grc/) --- Complete your event RSVP here: https://communities.unrealengine.com/events/details/epic-games-athens-presents-unreal-engine-meetup-at-sae-creative-media-college-of-athens-v2/.
🔥 Thursday Social + Language & Culture Exchange @ Mint Bar 🔥
Meet, Talk, Laugh
🔥 Thursday Social + Language & Culture Exchange @ Mint Bar 🔥 Meet, Talk, Laugh
Jump in our whtsapp group,introduce yourself, start connect,put your ideas and lets hangout and make friends https://chat.whatsapp.com/EDf4HaUjK4gLMMQeiOsllt Athens, let’s make Thursday night about connection that actually matters. This is a social language exchange designed for real conversations, cultural exchange, and meeting new people—set inside the warm, lively atmosphere of Mint Bar ✨ Whether you want to practice English, Greek, Spanish, French, or simply meet people from around the world, this space is built for easy, natural interaction. No pressure. No judgment. Just conversation, laughs, and good energy. 🌊 How the Night Works • We gather around big shared tables 🪑 • Start with small, natural conversations 💬 • Every 15–20 minutes, people naturally rotate and meet someone new 🔄 • Share languages, cultural stories, travel experiences, or ideas 🌍 • Some people dance 💃🕺, some relax 😌, some do both • Stay as long as you like, move at your own pace ✨ The structure is light and flexible—enough flow to keep things dynamic, enough freedom to keep it relaxed. This is conversation in motion. 🤝 Who You’ll Meet Locals, expats, travelers, creatives, and curious minds ✨ People who enjoy learning, sharing, and connecting beyond surface-level small talk. I’ll be there all night 👋 Introducing people, connecting groups, and keeping the energy flowing ⚡ Coming alone? Perfect. This event is designed so solo guests blend in easily and leave with new connections 🤍 🍷 Community Drink Deals • Sangria — €3 🍷 • Shots — €2.5 🥃 • Cocktails — €7 🍸 • Beer — €5 large / €4 small 🍺 Affordable, social, and stress-free. 🎶 Music & Atmosphere Upbeat enough to keep the energy alive 🎧 Soft enough to actually talk 💬 A warm, inclusive vibe where people—not noise—are the focus ✨ 📍 Event Details 📅 Every Thursday 🕣 20:30 – 00:00 📍 Mint Bar → https://maps.app.goo.gl/thKjPZDwyEvegVWD9 🎟 Entry: FREE (just say you’re with the community) 🌟 Why This Night Works • Meet people from all over the world 🌍 • Practice languages through real conversation 🗣️ • New faces every week, familiar energy every time 🤍 • A social setting that feels easy, open, and human • Start your night with connection—and let it unfold naturally 🔥 💫 Final Thought Thursday nights don’t have to be random. They can be social. They can be intentional. They can be fun and meaningful. Come for a drink 🍸 Stay for the conversation 💬 Leave with stories, smiles, and new friends 🤍🔥 Thursday = Mint Bar Social & Language Exchange See you there. Mamad – The organiser of Athens locals&Travellers events Whtsapp 00306949528622 Follow us on instagram And make us grow Thanks in advance https://www.instagram.com/athenslocalstravellers?igsh=MWM4MTh4c2p5M3NxdA== travel, meetup night, night out, city adventures, bar night, social event, friendship, network, mingle, explore city, evening fun, solo night, group meetup, local hangout, international friends, nightlife lovers, weekend fun, party vibes, cocktails night, live music, clubbing, coffee meet, brunch meetup, cultural events, street tours, urban life, nightlife adventure, new connections, chat night, fun night, singles meetup, evening drinks, meet & greet, food tour, sightseeing, art events, music night, rooftop bar, sunset party, festival, theater night, karaoke night, games night, pub crawl, city nightlife, travel buddies, hangout night, casual dating ταξίδια, meetup βράδυ, νυχτερινή έξοδος, περιπέτεια πόλης, βραδιά μπαρ, κοινωνική εκδήλωση, φιλία, δικτύωση, γνωριμίες, εξερεύνηση πόλης, βραδινή διασκέδαση, μόνος βράδυ, ομάδα meetup, τοπικό hangout, διεθνείς φίλοι, λάτρεις της νυχτερινής ζωής, Σαββατοκύριακο διασκέδαση, vibes πάρτι, βραδιά κοκτέιλ, ζωντανή μουσική, κλαμπ, καφές meetup, brunch meetup, πολιτιστικές εκδηλώσεις, περιήγηση δρόμου, ζωή στην πόλη, νυχτερινή περιπέτεια, νέες συνδέσεις, βραδιά κουβέντας, διασκεδαστική νύχτα, meetup σινγκλς, βραδιά ποτών, γνωριμία & χαιρετισμός, food tour, αξιοθέατα, εκδηλώσεις τέχνης, μουσική βραδιά, ταράτσα μπαρ, πάρτι ηλιοβασιλέματος, φεστιβάλ, θέατρο βραδιά, karaoke βραδιά, παιχνίδια βραδιά, pub crawl, νυχτερινή ζωή πόλης, ταξιδιωτικοί φίλοι, hangout βράδυ, casual ραντεβού
Shut Up & Write!® in National Library of Greece – Stavros Niarchos FCC
Shut Up & Write!® in National Library of Greece – Stavros Niarchos FCC
Το Shut Up & Write διοργανώνει δωρεάν τοπικές φυσικές και διαδικτυακές εκδηλώσεις συγγραφής για συγγραφείς από όλο τον κόσμο. Οι εκδηλώσεις μας χρησιμοποιούν την αποδεδειγμένη φόρμουλα μας: 15 λεπτά εισαγωγής, 1 ώρα συγκεντρωμένης γραφής και 15 λεπτά τελικού απολογισμού για να μοιραστούν οι συμμετέχοντες την πρόοδο τους. ***Τι να περιμένετε*** Δηλώστε συμμετοχή και παρακαλούμε να φτάσετε 10–15 λεπτά νωρίτερα για να τακτοποιηθείτε. Ο οικοδεσπότης θα οδηγήσει σε συστάσεις και στη συνέχεια όλοι θα γράψουμε για ένα ήσυχο, συγκεντρωμένο χρονικό διάστημα. Στη συνέχεια, θα έχουμε προαιρετικό χρόνο για να συζητήσουμε και να γνωριστούμε. Τα μέλη συχνά μιλούν για τις επιτυχίες και τις προκλήσεις τους ως συγγραφείς. Οι εκδηλώσεις μας είναι ένας ασφαλής χώρος για τους συγγραφείς να εργαστούν πάνω στην τέχνη τους. Κανείς δε θα διαβάσει ή θα ασκήσει κριτική στα γραπτά σας. Για περισσότερες πληροφορίες σχετικά με τις εκδηλώσεις μας, επισκεφθείτε το τη διεύθυνση: [https://shutupwrite.com](https://shutupwrite.com) ***Δεν πειράζει να αργήσετε:*** Απλώς εμφανιστείτε και τακτοποιηθείτε και μετά επικοινωνήστε μαζί μου μετά τη συνεδρία. ***Τι να φέρω;*** Ό,τι χρειάζεσαι για να μπορείς να γράφεις! Laptop, κινητό, χαρτί και μολύβι. Ο χώρος έχει απόλυτη ησυχία, και θα πρέπει να κάνουμε και μεις απόλυτη ησυχία. Άλλες σημαντικές πληροφορίες: ***VENUE WIFI NAME/PASSWORD:*** Free - open Wi-Fi ***TRAVEL / PARKING:*** Βρίσκεται εντός του ΚΠΙΣΝ. Πρόσβαση με αμάξι ή λεωφορείο και τραμ. Πληροφορίες πρόσβασης στο link του SNFCC Shuttle Bus, τηλέφωνο επικοινωνίας: 2168091000 ***SEATING INFORMATION:*** Συνάντηση κατευθείαν στον μεγάλο πορτοκαλί καναπέ στην γωνία μετά τα βιβλία στην είσοδο της Εθνικής βιβλιοθήκης. Στη συνέχεια αφού γίνουν οι συστάσεις, ΞΕΚΙΝΑΜΕ ΓΡΑΨΙΜΟ! Ο χώρος είναι ελεύθερος για το κοινό και η διοργάνωση δεν γινεται από την Εθνική Βιβλιοθήκη. Μην αρχίσετε να ρωτάτε στις πληροφορίες. Το πλήρες πρόγραμμα εχει ως εξής: 15 λεπτά συστάσεις να γνωριστούμε, έπειτα 1 ώρα όπου θα γράψουμε με ησυχία και έπειτα μπορούμε να πιούμε καφέ στα τραπέζια στο ποτάμι και να συζητήσουμε τις συγγραφικές μας προκλήσεις. ***GUIDELINES:*** Δεν επιτρέπονται ποτό ή φαγητό εντός της βιβλιοθήκης. Εφόσον η ομάδα συμφωνήσει θα συνεχίσουμε τη συνάντηση για καφέ στα εξωτερικά τραπέζια.
Experiential training on public speaking & communication skills
Experiential training on public speaking & communication skills
Want to practice your public speaking and communication skills? Want to overcome stage fright? Come to our next Toastmasters meeting! We are an open, friendly and fun group of people that practice public speaking and evaluate each other. We follow the Toastmasters methodology that has developed over 100 years and is being practiced in Greece since 2005. Meetings are open to all and require no preparation. For more information please consult: https://web.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556529585790 We meet twice monthly, every 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month, from September until July (except of Christmas - New Year & Easter holidays). Αυτή θα είναι μία αγγλόφωνη συνάντηση. Για τις συναντήσεις μας στα ελληνικά επισκεφθείτε την σελίδα: https://www.meetup.com/ethos-pathos-logos-toastmasters-club

High School Alumni Events Near You

Connect with your local High School Alumni community

Trivia Thursdays with Marquis!
Trivia Thursdays with Marquis!
Thursdays just got smarter (and sassier). 🧠🍻 Join us at TownHall Short North for Trivia Night with Marquis—where the questions are fun, the competition is friendly, and the vibes are immaculate. Grab your crew, sip something good, and prove you know random facts you absolutely shouldn’t.
Losing Weight in Columbus - Lets try climbing!
Losing Weight in Columbus - Lets try climbing!
Join us at Losing Weight in Columbus at Bloc Garten on a Saturday afternoon. This will be an active and engaging day, in lieu of our weekly check in. Why climbing you may ask? Because that's what I know best, and also since its and indoor sport, its great for a winter time hobby! Join us and find out what it's all about! We'll also do a brief check in to see how everyone is doing. 🚨🚨 Day passes cost 23$ + 7$ shoe rental fee for a total of 30$ 🚨🚨 [https://5.life/bg/](https://5.life/bg/)
Pub Trivia at Beer Barrel - Easton
Pub Trivia at Beer Barrel - Easton
Losing Weight in Columbus - Let's go for a stroll in Franklin Park
Losing Weight in Columbus - Let's go for a stroll in Franklin Park
Join Losing weight in Columbus for a comfortable walk through Franklin Park on a Thursday afternoon. We'll chat about goals and get to know each other, and it can be a good opportunity to do a meet and greet and get to know our community together! We'll meet at the Franklin Park Conservatory close to the building (to make it easier to find the group), but we'll walk around the park surrounding the park.
Morning people unite!! 🐤 ☕ + 💬 @ Good Cafe
Morning people unite!! 🐤 ☕ + 💬 @ Good Cafe
Early-bird coffee and conversation at [Good Cafe](https://goodcafeeaston.com/)!
Activate Columbus Night - $30 (Polaris)
Activate Columbus Night - $30 (Polaris)
Philosophy of Friendship: What are the bases of "friendship"?
Philosophy of Friendship: What are the bases of "friendship"?
As you may or may not know--I didn't until late last year--Aristotle wrote extensively on "friendship" in the Nicomachean Ethics. After 69 years the concept of friendship still creates questions and uncertainty. I had close friends in high school and for a few years after high school but our interests diverged and people moved all over the country so it was hard to maintain connections. * So if I/you haven't talked with a friend for several years, are you still friends? Are we friends who meet at Drunken Philosophy or Omnipresent Atheists? * Can you be friends with someone with whom you have virulently divergent political views? Sartre and Camus could not. * Aristotle regarded friendship as essential to a good life, not merely an added "bonus." Do you agree? * In the Nicomachean Ethics (Books VIII and IX), he claims that wealth and power are meaningless without friends. Trump has wealth and power but seems to have no real friends, but wealth and power seem meaningful to him in perverted ways. Can you have meaning in your life without friends? * Do men and women view and maintain friendships in different ways? * Aristotle categorizes friendship into three types, based on what forms the bond: * **Utility**: Based on mutual benefit, but this type is fragile and ends when the usefulness ceases. * **Pleasure**: Based on shared enjoyment (e.g., humor, hobbies). Common among youth but fades as interests change. * **Virtue (The "Complete" Friendship)**: Based on mutual respect for each other's character and goodness. You wish good for the other for their sake, not yours. * **Key Principles of "True" (Virtuous) Friendship:** * **Permanence**: Virtuous friendships last a lifetime whereas those based on utility and pleasure are fleeting. * **Reciprocity**: Requires mutual goodwill; secret or unreciprocated affection does not qualify. * **The "Second Self"**: A true friend is "another self"—their virtue helps you understand and improve yourself. * **Time and Intimacy**: Deep ("complete") friendships are few, built on time and shared experiences. * **Self-Love and Friendship:** * Good friendship starts with being a friend to yourself. * They distinguish shallow egoism (chasing honors) from real self-love (pursuing virtue). * A virtuous person’s pleasant self-company allows them to be a stable, good friend to others. * Aristotle argues that one's social circle ultimately reflects one's character—a view with striking relevance today. Well--the Drunken Philosophy social circle certainly reflects good character!