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Beyond Mythos: A New Operating Model for Code Security
Please see below for this event's description. **Visit our [Eventbrite page](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/owasp-toronto-june-2026-tickets-1991326120030?aff=oddtdtcreator) to RSVP!**
**Hybrid event:**
* In-person: Security Compass, 325 Front Street West, Unit 103, Toronto, ON M5V 2Y1
* Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5aZ_CwYEus
Doors open at 6:00 PM.
Presentation/livestream starts at 6:30 PM
**Description:**
AI split AppSec into two attack surfaces: your code, and the code factory that produces it—coding agents, the models and MCP tools they call, the developer environment itself. With exploits now landing in under ten hours and vulnerabilities shipping from more authors than ever, this talk lays out a staged path to a "Mythos-ready" program—reprioritizing around reachable risk, accelerating remediation, and securing the AI-SDLC—and argues security should stop filing tickets and start shipping fixes.
Library Events by Authors
The Library network in Toronto by the city provides some wonderful events -- especially those favored by mature folks like US.
While this program is about finding everyday beauty that so often goes without us noticing it but presents itself to us for immediate gratification. These are little wonders that help us focus our attention in ways that are good for our health,: physical, mental, social, and spiritual.
More details about the event are on the Toronto Reference library website.
While the attendance is free, we need to register for it.
**I suggest we meet in the Balzac's Coffee at the street level in the same library about 45 minutes before the event allows entry.**
**Library location: 789 Yonge Street (steps north of Bloor)**
I'll have a GTA 60+ sign and possibly a book on the table. Can't miss!
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Board Gaming for Dads - York Region
\*\*NEW LOCATION UPDATE\*\*
HELLO Everyone,
We are happy to announce that our 6 year running group will be moving our weekly event back to our old location which is now under the Fionn MacCools banner. Game night will be at Fionn MacCools at 125 York Blvd #135 in Richmond Hill.
Start time is at 7 PM sharp, so please do you absolute best to show up at least a few minutes before then. If you feel you are running late, let us know in the group chat or contact one of the organizers directly.
If you are new to the group, we are made up of a friendly group of Dad's who like to play large variety of Euro style games both new and old.
We encourage everyone to please try and support venue partner with food and/or drink orders, if at all possible.
While the organizers usually bring a number of titles, it's fairly common for attendees to bring a game or two of their own to these events. You may want to keep in mind factors like game duration and table space required, set up time and repacking time. If you do not have anything to bring, don't feel like you have to, we've got you covered.
Because the player count is usually not known precisely until everyone shows up, having extra games around with varying player counts helps when deciding what to play.
Looking forward to seeing you at our next event!! PLEASE RSVP if you are coming, cheers!!
Practical Philosophy Meetup - Toronto 🇨🇦
**NO PHILOSOPHY EXPERTISE REQUIRED!**
**🏛️ WHAT'S PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY ABOUT?**
Practical Philosophy is a weekly meet-up that brings critical thinkers together for an opportunity to dive deep on a topic, practice communicating, and building a community. All with no ‘official’ philosophy knowledge required! 😎
Practical Philosophy is based on the idea that philosophy should be accessible to all, and not something reserved only for academics. Each week we choose a topic, and the goal is to use the conversation to develop our critical thinking and communication as we explore that topic.
The goal is to help develop our Critical Thinking, Communication, and Community 🙌
**📓 HOW DOES IT WORK?**
Each week, we pick one topic and discuss it. The topic for the week is shared, generally in the [Whatsapp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/B7LyJIeBlaH5VtXkMJTTph?mode=gi_t), along with jump-off points to get the conversation going.
When groups get bigger than 7-8 people, it’s important that we break into smaller groups. This way we are able to maintain a conversational flow as opposed to having our meetups feel like a discourse or lecture.
**General Meeting Agenda**
Each Practical Philosophy meet-up follows this general timeline:
* 19:30-19:45 - People arrive and chat, get to know each other before the official start.
* 19:45-19:55 - Meeting introduction, explanation of Practical Philosophy and the topic for the week, read the guidelines and the overview so attendees know what to expect in terms of timelines.
* 19:55-21:15 - Break into small groups - introduce yourselves and general thoughts on the topic, open discussion afterwards. At this point the group can review the ‘jump-off’ questions as needed, but they are just there to help guide the conversation. It’s not obligatory to answer them.
* 21:15-21:30 - Bring everyone back together to discuss conclusions of the topic - each group gives a short 1-minute summary. Organizer concludes the meeting and everyone takes a group photo.
* 21:30 - The official meeting is over but it’s a great opportunity to get to know people in a non-structured environment, so we often stick around, chat, and get to know each other.
**🧧PRICING?**
Practical Philosophy is operated entirely on voluntary donations! If we are meeting in a café, buy a beverage! Donations are 100% voluntary, but they help us to bring the gift of deep conversation to people around the world. If you'd like to support, you can [donate here](https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/donation-form/donate-to-practical-philosophy)!
(Practical Philosophy is a registered Canadian charity)
**💛 WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY**
**🗣** “I feel like Philosophy Club helps someone build their own belief system through a series of perspectives while not promoting what’s right and wrong” - Ekam
🗣 “I got hooked from day 1 (the topic was authority) and felt it was the right place for me. I feel it is a place where people can go to learn and discuss new perspectives and increase critical thinking and community by interacting with people who might challenge your point of views but at the same time encourage you to have openness and mind flexibility.” - Daniel
**🤓 FAQ**
* **Do I need to study or read anything to attend?**
No preparation is necessary. This isn’t a study of other thinkers. We want to know what you think about the topic, not what an old philosopher thought. If you have a perspective from a religion or a school of thought to share, throw it on the table and we’ll discuss it.
* **Is there a specific philosophy that Practical Philosophy is focused on?**
The goal of our meet-ups is to not have dogmatic discussions, and flex our critical thinking muscles. Because of this, we want to hear from every realm of thought, and don't study a particular school.
* **Is it mostly men that attend?**
Surprisingly, no! Although often, philosophy is seen as a Candelabra affair in a dark room with a bunch of guys, our Practical Philosophy meetups are generally 50/50 between genders, and we don’t meet in any dark rooms.
* **Can I come alone?**
Of course you can, we encourage it :)
* **Can I be late?**
Please don't be! We do have a 15 minute grace period where we allow people to funnel in while we hang out, but after that if you arrive too late, it disrupts the flow of the conversation.
* **Where do you meet?**
The location is posted in Meetup and our [Whatsapp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/B7LyJIeBlaH5VtXkMJTTph?mode=gi_t) group for this location. It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that you join the Whatsapp group! If you want to know what other cities have a Practical Philosophy Club, you can see our chapters on our [website](https://www.practicalphilosophy.club/practical-philosophy-locations/).
🤝**POLICY**
To respect our members privacy, we ask that no one privately message a member without first getting explicit consent. (This looks like speaking in person and being asked to message privately.) Contacting or texting other participants without prior consent is not permitted and may result in removal from the group. Practical Philosophy reserves the right to enforce this policy at its discretion to maintain a safe and respectful environment.
**PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY CLUB - Philosophy, everywhere. ✨**
We started in Practical Philosophy back in 2021 and there are now 50+ chapters in over 25 countries, including Canada, Spain, Japan, Mexico and many more! 🗺️
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**Join our [Toronto Whatsapp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/B7LyJIeBlaH5VtXkMJTTph?mode=gi_t) 👈**
**Follow us on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/practicalphilosophyclub/) 👈**
**Our [website](https://www.practicalphilosophy.club/) 👈**
🧠💡❓Trivia Night @ Gatherings Restobar
## 🧠🎉 Trivia Night @ Gatherings Restobar 🍻
**Think fast, laugh hard, and make new friends!**
We’ll be meeting at Gatherings Restobar, near **Yonge–St. Clair Station** **This venue is not wheelchair accessible.**
### 🕖 About the Event
Trivia start s at **7:30 PM** and runs until around **10:30 PM**.
**ask for Colleen’s group** when you arrive!
Expect a lively mix of **pop culture, history, music, sports, and random fun questions**, and great food! 🧩💬
### 💸 Cost & Policy
Everyone must spend at least **$10 (plus tax & tip)** at the pub.
**NEW POLICY:**
* 🆕 *First-timers* must send a **$5 deposit** by e-transfer to **tommills@rogers.com** and message Colleen right away on this page or the sign-up page.
* 💌 There will be a **$1 reminder charge** if you don’t send the deposit promptly.
* 👥 You may bring **1 guest**, but please e-transfer **$10** in advance. You’ll be refunded once your guest arrives.
### 🧠 Why You’ll Love It
Trivia night isn’t just about questions — it’s about **connection, laughter, and teamwork**. Whether you’re a trivia pro or just in it for the fun, it’s always a great time!
📱 **Don’t forget to join our WhatsApp group** – [CLICK HERE!](https://chat.whatsapp.com/H59mSCbsAi018gYANrKAnc?mode=ac_t)
### ⚠️ Notes
* Please don’t just “show up” without RSVPing — seating is limited, and teams need to be balanced.
* Occasionally, the organizer may need to rearrange teams if one is *too stacked* (e.g., all the sports or music experts together!).
* Sometimes things happen — events can be canceled or adjusted, so keep an eye out for updates.
📩 **Questions?**
Contact **Colleen**, your organizer, by posting on the event page.
(unfortunately, **this venue is not wheelchair accessible.)** trivia starts at 7:30p.m., but we meet at 7p.m. - ask the staff for colleen's tables. **everyone MUST spend at least $10 (plus tax and tip) on food/drinks. 1ST TIMERS MUST E-TRANSFER A $5 DEPOSIT TO tommills@rogers.com, AND INFORM COLLEEN ON THIS PAGE, THE SIGN UP PAGE, OR PERSONAL MSG. PAGE, AS SOON AS YOU SIGN UP. you will be refunded in cash if/when you show up. ANYONE BRINGING 1 GUEST MUST E-TRANSFER A $10 REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT FOR THEIR GUEST.** **IT CAUSES ME EXTRA STRESS & WORK WHEN 1ST TIMERS DON'T SEND THEIR E-DEPOSITS AS REQUESTED, SO IF I NEED TO REMIND ANYONE TO DO THIS RIGHT AWAY, THEY WILL BE CHARGED $1 FOR EACH REMINDER.**
Toronto Christian Matchmaking - One-on-One
Welcome to Toronto Christian **Singles Alternative Matchmaking** event! Are you tired of swiping left and right? Ready to meet potential matches in person? Join us on GoogleMeet for a **Slow Dating consultation --** a refreshing alternative to traditional speed dating. Get to know other Christian singles in a relaxed and fun atmosphere through subsequent no charge events.
**Initial Consultation via Phone or GoogleMeet:**
We'll first discuss your background, interests, values and dating preferences via GoogleMeet.
**Slow Dating Format in a subsequent event:**
**You will be invited to join any event(s) we create for you at no extra charge.**
**Alternative Matchmaking:**
Expand friendship or meet a new significant other through our subsequent events.
Language & Social Event @ Madison by TorontoBabel + WORLD CUP WATCH PARTY
Toronto Babel Presents: Wednesday Social & Language Exchange + World Cup Watch Party ⚽🌍
Join us this Wednesday at Madison Avenue Pub for an evening of language exchange, community vibes, and live World Cup action on the 2nd floor patio!
📍 Madison Avenue Pub – Toronto
14 Madison Ave, Toronto, ON M5R 2S1
🗓️ Wednesday, June 17
🕖 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
📍 2nd Floor Patio
Come hang out, practice languages, meet new people, and enjoy live World Cup matches on screen throughout the night after 7 PM 🌍⚽
✨ What to Expect:
✅ Language Exchange 🇫🇷🇯🇵🇲🇽🇩🇪🇰🇷
✅ Make New Friends 🗣️
✅ Fun Board Games 🎲
✅ World Cup Watch Party ⚽
⚽ World Cup Games After 7 PM:
🇬🇭 Ghana vs 🇵🇦 Panama — 7:00 PM
🇺🇿 Uzbekistan vs 🇨🇴 Colombia — 10:00 PM
Pull up solo or bring a friend—either way, you’ll leave with new connections, good laughs, and even better vibes 💬🫶🌟
💵 $5 Entry Donation
Your contribution helps cover meetup costs, name tags, games, and all the little extras that make the night special ✨
**CONTACT:** Terry (Organizer)
📲 E-transfer also available: tmg8@wealthsimple.me
🔗 Meetup: [https://www.meetup.com/TorontoBabel](https://www.meetup.com/TorontoBabel)
📘 Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/torontobabel](https://www.facebook.com/groups/torontobabel)
💬 WhatsApp: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/EYMdUw8XaxE5irFSNg5bt7](https://chat.whatsapp.com/EYMdUw8XaxE5irFSNg5bt7)
📸 Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/t.o.babel](https://www.instagram.com/t.o.babel)
👉 Check out our calendar to see what other events we have coming up and to RSVP:
[https://www.meetup.com/TorontoBabel/#calendar](https://www.meetup.com/TorontoBabel/#calendar)
**Note:** Toronto Babel is a friendly, welcoming, and safe space for all attendees. This is a language-focused event and not a dating or matchmaking event. Any form of harassment or inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated. If you experience or witness any issues, please inform one of the organizers.
#TorontoBabel #LanguageExchange #TorontoEvents #ToDoToronto #LearnEnglish
Information Retrieval Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
"Can we be mean to AI?"
This is a ticketed event. You can register [here](https://luma.com/trajec-cte5).
In this talk, Giles Edkins looks at some experiments that shed light onto the theory of AI consciousness and welfare. We'll cover how LLMs are different from us and what we can learn about how they process information - with a few philosophical takes thrown in.
You can watch a livestream of the talk [here](https://www.youtube.com/@Trajectory-Labs/live?utm_source=luma).
Improv Class for New Friends
Don't be disappointed if you don't see a bunch of people attending. I advertise this on multiple platforms and the class usually sells out.
\*\*If you don't use Paypal, email me at ralph@socap.ca and we'll figure it out. You can pay be etransfer or with a credit card/cash at the venue.\*\*
Improv comedy uses several techniques to create laughter. These include, creating an atmosphere free of judgement, saying 'yes', active listening, being positive, putting your focus on others, and the importance of play and laughter.
Not coincidentally, these are the same things that happen to us naturally when we are bonding with another person.
In this class, we'll explore these techniques not with the goal of being funny, but with the goal of being people that other people want to be around.
The teacher, Ralph MacLeod, is a co-founder of two independent improv clubs in Toronto - Bad Dog Theatre and Social Capital Theatre. He's been teaching improv for over 30 years. He also teaches these same techniques to several organizations including UofT, Google, Kraft, Shopify and many, many more.
Please feel free to ask any questions you may have!
FAQs and Good To Know....
After every event, a group from this class sit down and have a drink together so be prepared to stay if you want! Of course, you don't HAVE to.
You also don't have to be single or bring a friend. The vibe of this class is much more 'making new friends' than a 'singles' mixer'.
We usually run to 8:15 so pay for extra parking!
Y Combinator’s AI Paper Club Discussion
Discuss the June 2 iteration of YC Paper club: https://youtu.be/3rWSvrFahIY?si=8vI5a47tN9e3sWwf
And bring your own paper!
HUMBER RIVER: (Nature Walk & Social Gathering) (Meet Bloor & Old Mill Station)
Hello everyone,
**\*\*Kindly Read Carefully\*\***
Please join me and my other groups for a wonderful leisure nature walk along the **Humber River** meeting out front of **Old Mill Station and Bloor.** A beautiful, breathtaking walk for all nature enthusiasts.
We will meet at the Corner of **Bloor Street W. and Old Mill Tr.** (North-East Corner) (Just outside of the **Old Mill subway station**)
This will give us an opportunity to introduce ourselves as everyone arrives; then make our way down and along the Don River
\***Street parking** found along Bloor Street- just west of our meeting spot
\*We will most likely go for a bite to eat after too :)
Event Details below:
Sincerely,
Steve Flemming
(Organizer/Host)
Event Details:
**HUMBER RIVER: (Nature Walk & Social Gathering)**
(Meet Bloor & Old Mill Station)
\*We can stop and rest at different spots along the way, take some photos and share some laughs
\*Perhaps play a couple icebreaker games as well to help build some bonds
\*This fun, leisure walk will be a great way to make some new connections, appreciate the nature in full bloom, get some fresh air and see the city from a wonderful new perspective :)
*Walking of course is great for all of this but why not do it with a little friendly company too :)*
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**Event Fee:**
10 dollars (cash only) when you arrive
or e transfer in advance to **Steveflemming11@gmail.com**
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**Time and Location: Where to meet us?**
\*Please arrive between 4:00 pm and 4:30 pm (Do your best to arrive early instead of late gang- greatly appreciated)
Let's meet at the corner of **Bloor Street W. and Old Mill Tr.** (North-East Corner) (Just a few meters outside of the **Old Mill subway station** towards Bloor.
\*Plenty of parking along Bloor Street or simply take the subway
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***Thanks for reading everyone, remember to RSVP and see you real soon!*** :)
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Trio of Evil (Mercer Reformatory, Central Prison and the Lunatic Asylum)
\*\***The Toronto History Walks Explorer Pass is available. Get it now for $125.00 for 1 year of unlimited tours, email**
**torontohistorywalks@gmail.com**
**for more information or for signing up!\*\***
\*\* **Please note: Please e-transfer the ticket price when booking your space for this tour! You can e-transfer to the following email at:**
**torontohistorywalks@gmail.com**
A shocking story from the Toronto history books.
Mercer, the Central Prison, and the Asylum all had stories of abuse of the patients and inmates. Once a person was locked behind the doors of these institutions they were forgotten and shunned. A part of shameful Toronto history.
But the history has not been shared with Torontonians willingly. The stories are now just emerging. And these stories will shock walkers. This extensive tour shines a light on the inner workings of these three institutions. We will concentrate on the history of these three, the history and buildings that have survived to this day, and how to tell these stories going forward!
What went on behind closed doors would shock even the most shock proof of individuals. Travel back to the time of the Mercer, the Central Prison, and the Provincial Lunatic Asylum! All three within a square mile in west end Toronto. A coincidence, I think not!
The tour begins at the northeast corner of Fraser Avenue & King Street West just two blocks east of Dufferin Street on King Street.
This tour has a ticket price of $15.00 per person!
\*\* **Please note: Please e-transfer the ticket price when booking your space for this tour! You can e-transfer to the following email at:**
**torontohistorywalks@gmail.com**
Coffee and (vibe)code
A meetup for talking about the frontier of ai, or just vibe coding if you’re into that. Also industry gossip, hiring trends, effective altruism + predictions for the future
Blind Group Date Experience (ping pong + drinks)
**Important:**
**RSVP’ing on Meetup does not reserve your spot.**
**To join this experience, you must sign up at [app.cinders.dating](https://app.cinders.dating/home?utmSource=meetup) and complete your profile. Only confirmed guests will receive the exact location and details.**
✨ Skip weeks of texting. Meet your mutual matches in a setting that doesn't feel like an awkward first date.
🪄 Every month, we match singles who are looking for similar things with similar profiles and put them on a group date.
**🏓 🍻 We are doing ping pong & drinks this month! 🏓 🍻**
**What to Expect**
Ping pong + drinks, 12 - 16 singles (balanced gender) looking for similar things.
**How it works**
1. Create your profile on [Cinders](https://app.cinders.dating/home?utmSource=meetup).
2. Select 3 things that matter most to you in a partner.
3. We invite singles whose preferences align for blind group dates.
4. Confirm your spot (small registration fee), show up and meet your matches in a social setting that doesn't feel like an awkward first date.
The exact date and location will be shared only with confirmed guests.
**[Sign up here](https://app.cinders.dating/home?utmSource=meetup)**
**[Cinders](https://app.cinders.dating/home?utmSource=meetup) is a social app designed to help singles skip weeks of dating apps and meet in real life.** Our app learns your preferences and who and what you're into, then matches you into IRL experiences with people you might be aligned with.
**To join this experience, you must sign up at [cinders.dating](https://app.cinders.dating/home?utmSource=meetup) and complete your profile. Only confirmed guests will receive the location and details.**
Information Retrieval Events Near You
Connect with your local Information Retrieval community
Detroit Zoom Online Speed Dating
# 💞 Zoom Speed Dating: Detroit Singles, One Night
_A handful of quick, real conversations with Detroit singles — paired to you by age and vibe, all from wherever you're comfiest._
**Four easy steps:**
1. Sign up and answer a few quick personality questions
2. Hop onto Zoom right as we kick off
3. Chat one-on-one through guided rounds
4. Wake up to your mutual matches in your inbox
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**Pick your group below and you're in:**
💘 **Ages 18-32** → [Grab your spot](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=574&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Detroit&groupurlname=cityscape-navigators-park-orienteering-team&ar=18-32&face_v=9.0)
💘 **Ages 30-46** → [Grab your spot](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=574&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Detroit&groupurlname=cityscape-navigators-park-orienteering-team&ar=30-46&face_v=9.0)
💘 **Ages 40-58** → [Grab your spot](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=574&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Detroit&groupurlname=cityscape-navigators-park-orienteering-team&ar=40-58&face_v=9.0)
💘 **Ages 55+** → [Grab your spot](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=574&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Detroit&groupurlname=cityscape-navigators-park-orienteering-team&ar=55+&face_v=9.0)
> ⚠️ Don't get caught out: RSVP alone won't seat you. Register via your age group and take the quiz to hold your place. Spots go fast.
**Someone good is one click from saying hi. 💞**
Fort Wayne Virtual Speed Dating
# 💕 Meet Someone New: Fort Wayne Speed Dating on Zoom
_A handful of quick, real conversations with Fort Wayne singles — paired to you by age and vibe, all from wherever you're comfiest._
**Four easy steps:**
1. Sign up and answer a few quick personality questions
2. Hop onto Zoom right as we kick off
3. Chat one-on-one through guided rounds
4. Wake up to your mutual matches in your inbox
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**Spot your age, claim your seat:**
💘 **Ages 18-32** → [Grab your spot](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=574&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Fort%20Wayne&groupurlname=cityscape-navigators-park-orienteering-team&ar=18-32&face_v=9.0)
💘 **Ages 30-46** → [Grab your spot](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=574&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Fort%20Wayne&groupurlname=cityscape-navigators-park-orienteering-team&ar=30-46&face_v=9.0)
💘 **Ages 40-58** → [Grab your spot](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=574&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Fort%20Wayne&groupurlname=cityscape-navigators-park-orienteering-team&ar=40-58&face_v=9.0)
💘 **Ages 55+** → [Grab your spot](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=574&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Fort%20Wayne&groupurlname=cityscape-navigators-park-orienteering-team&ar=55+&face_v=9.0)
> ⚠️ One thing: hitting RSVP here doesn't reserve anything. You're only in once you register through your age link and finish the quiz — and seats are limited.
**Save us a smile, Fort Wayne. 🕯️**
AI Agents 101: How to Make ChatGPT Do Actual Work
Most people still use AI like a search box: type one question, get one answer, repeat.
But the next step is AI agents: systems that can take a goal, break it into steps, use tools, remember context, and produce useful work for a human to review.
In this beginner-friendly session, we’ll demystify what AI agents actually are — without hype or jargon. We’ll walk through practical examples of how agents can help with research, planning, writing, coding, operations, and personal productivity.
We’ll cover:
* What makes an AI “agent” instead of just a chatbot
* How agents break tasks into steps
* Where agents are genuinely useful today
* Where they fail, hallucinate, or need human review
* How to design simple AI workflows for your own work
* A live demo of an AI agent-style workflow from start to finish
No coding experience required. This is for anyone who wants to understand where AI tools are going and how to use them more effectively right now.
LOGISTICS AND PARKING:
The talk starts at 7:00 PM. The first half hour is reserved for everyone to get set up and mingle. Free pizza and drinks!
The cheapest parking option is to find street parking, which will only cost you a few bucks. Otherwise, park in the nearby veteran's museum lot for $8. It's highly recommended you avoid the nearby $15 garage parking.
Stop Guessing: A Product Person's Guide to AI Adoption
## 🤝 Host Information
A co-hosted event by ProductTank Columbus & Women in Product Columbus
💡 About the Workshop
AI adoption is stalling across organizations — not because of a lack of motivation or tools, but because it's fundamentally a behavior design challenge.
This hands-on workshop applies proven Behavior Design models and methods to help you move from a vague organizational wish to boost AI adoption to 3-5 concrete, testable interventions you can act on starting tomorrow.
Whether you're a product manager, on a product team, or just someone trying to get AI to actually stick at work, you'll leave with a clear picture of what's worth focusing on, what to ignore, and how to drive real, sustained adoption — no guesswork required.
🛠️ What to Bring
Laptop: Fully charged and ready to go.
AI Assistant: Have your favorite AI assistant pulled up. (Dom will be using Claude, but feel free to use whichever assistant you prefer!)
🍕 Logistics & Perks
Food & Drink: Pizza and drinks provided!
Parking: Plenty of free spaces available on-site.
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Drunken Philosophy: Where Is Everybody? The Fermi Paradox and the Great Filter
Welcome to Drunken Philosophy, a casual, curious, social discussion club. Come grab a drink and a seat at The Oracle.
**Optional topic for this meetup: Where is everybody?**
In 1950 the physicist Enrico Fermi was talking about aliens over lunch and asked a question that still has not gone away: if the universe is so vast and so old, and even a fraction of those billions of stars have planets, where is everyone? By the numbers the galaxy should be crowded with civilizations. Instead we look up and hear silence. That gap between "they should be everywhere" and "we see no one" is the Fermi Paradox.
One of the most unsettling answers is the idea of a **Great Filter**: somewhere on the road from dead chemistry to a galaxy-spanning civilization, there is at least one step that is almost impossible to get past. Maybe the filter is behind us. Maybe life starting at all, or simple cells becoming complex, or intelligence ever evolving, is the freak accident, and we already cleared the hard part. Or maybe the filter is ahead of us, and advanced civilizations reliably wipe themselves out before they spread.
Here is the part that messes with people. If we ever found life somewhere else, even pond scum on Mars, most people would call it the greatest discovery in history. But it might be the worst possible news. It would mean life is common, the early steps are easy, and the hard step is still in front of us. So the eerie silence overhead might actually be the best sign we could ask for.
**Questions to wrestle with:**
* Is it better to be alone? Would you rather we find alien life and learn we are not special, or find nothing and quietly improve our odds of surviving?
* Where do you bet the filter sits, behind us or ahead of us, and why?
* If it is ahead of us, what is it? Nuclear war, climate collapse, AI, something we cannot even picture yet? And can we do anything about a filter we cannot see coming?
* Two principles pull opposite ways here. The principle of mediocrity (the Copernican principle, Sagan's "no privileged place in the universe") says we are ordinary, so what happened on Earth probably happened everywhere, which makes the silence scream louder. The anthropic principle says of course we find ourselves somewhere life was possible, since we could not observe anything else, so our being here may say almost nothing about how common life is. Which lens do you trust, and does the silence still demand an answer once you account for observer selection?
* And if we did confirm life out there and had to accept we are not special, what would that do to belief in a higher power, and would shedding (or keeping) that belief help or hurt our odds of pulling together as one species?
* Does any of this change how you live, or how humanity should be spending its time and money right now?
As always the prompt is optional. Come for the conversation, stay for the drinks, and bring your own questions.
Understanding the Columbus Housing Market: Let’s Talk Downsizing for Seniors
**Join Katie McCartney, SRES®, for a clear and easy‑to‑understand update on what the 2026 Central Ohio housing market means for seniors and their families.** Whether you’re planning ahead, helping a parent make decisions, or simply trying to understand today’s market, this session offers reliable insights without pressure or overwhelm.
During this free class, Katie will break down the trends shaping housing for older adults in Central Ohio, explain what families should realistically expect in 2026, and answer your questions during an open Q&A. This is a supportive, information‑focused workshop designed to give you confidence and clarity — no sales pitch, just helpful guidance.
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**Ideal for:**
* Seniors considering future housing options
* Adult children supporting aging parents
* Anyone seeking a calm, trustworthy source of market information
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**What You’ll Learn:**
* A senior‑friendly look at the 2026 Central Ohio housing market
* Personalized answers during an open Q&A
You’ll leave with a better understanding of your options and your next steps.
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**Hosted by:**
**Katie McCartney, Broker & Senior Real Estate Specialist® (SRES) with** Pillar Realty, LLC
Compassionate guidance for seniors navigating housing transitions in Central Ohio.
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**Location:** Columbus Metropolitan Library: Dublin Branch
75 N High St, Dublin, OH 43017 ([https://maps.app.goo.gl/GL2vbJgUHqTncbHZ9](https://maps.app.goo.gl/GL2vbJgUHqTncbHZ9))
Meeting Room 3
**Doors Open:** 1 PM
**Seats:** Limited Seating (first come, first served)
**Cost:** Complimentary
Indianapolis Virtual Speed Dating on Zoom
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