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London Society ICE CREAM CRAWL - Covent Garden ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿจ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿจ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿจ
London Society ICE CREAM CRAWL - Covent Garden ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿจ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿจ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿจ
Have you ever wanted to explore and savour as many food places within an event? If so, this may be the right one for you. Welcome to the ICE CREAM Crawl where you have the opportunity to explore and savour the food from some of the places we may visit. โ€ฉโ€ฉWith this particular event, we will be exploring an array of ice cream parlours that revolves around Italy. We will also be savouring what they may deliver. Based on research and experience, the places we are to visit have some of the finest ice cream parlours which has brought joy to the world. Here are the ice cream parlours weโ€™ll be visiting: * Anita Gelato * Badiani * Amorino So the plan is extremely simple. Weโ€™re to visit each food place and savour their unique delicacies hence the term โ€˜Chocolate crawlโ€™. This is the opportunity to explore the Food places, eat, drink, make new friends but most importantly, have an enjoyable yet memorable experience. My fellow explorers, if you enjoyed the event, Iโ€™m more than happy to accept any donations which of course are optional but will go a long way to help me unlock and deliver even more exciting and engaging events and resources: https://www.paypal.me/calvinjoy โ€ฉโ€ฉWHAT - Ice Cream Crawlโ€จWHERE - Covent Gardenโ€จWHEN - 7:30pm - 9:30pmโ€จMEETING POINT - Outside Covent Garden Stationโ€จNEAREST STATION - Covent Garden Stationโ€จREQUIREMENTS - Just your good behaviour is all and whatever is listed above for the walk.โ€ฉโ€ฉ Disclaimers: Please be on your best behaviour and respect one another. This group doesnโ€™t tolerate any misbehaviour and misconduct. Should such a thing take place, you will be removed. If you ask a question that either already has the answer to it or doesnโ€™t relate to the event at all, I wonโ€™t respond. Whenever an event takes place, I will cut off contact 20 minutes after the event commences. If you message even 1 minute after the cut off time, I wonโ€™t be available as Iโ€™m conducting the event. There will be photography and videography by myself so if you are photo conscious and/or do not want to be in the video, do kindly inform me and Iโ€™ll try my utmost best to not involve you in the picture. Letโ€™s all be responsible but please be aware you come at your own risk. Do be mindful of your possessions, belongings and most importantly, your safety. The โ€˜London society of explorersโ€™ accept no risk of liability at this event.
Film Narrative Engagement & Feelings of Human Connection
Film Narrative Engagement & Feelings of Human Connection
This is one of the day/time slots available for this same event. There are several others on weekend afternoons/early evenings and a few weeknights this month in July that will also be posted for the Group. The following information is the same for each of the day/time posting for this ongoing event: **Anyone 18+ is welcome to join - there are no fees to join or sign-up for an event.** **Important:** Because this is a part of an **ethically-approved research study by Goldsmiths, University of London** is required to follow research ethical standard procedure - **you'll need to click on the link provided below this message or the QR code** **in this event's image** in this posting and confirm your voluntary and informed consent (with an official Participant Information Sheet PDF for your viewing/reference) and complete your booking. Below is an overview of key information you'll need (the advert provided here is also a good quick reference): We are exploring how watching a feature-length film impacts our sense of social connection with others within the contexts of own lives. **What you get:** A **free screening** of an award-winning British social-realist drama (\~1hr 45min) inside a **real on-campus (Goldsmiths) cinema** with comfortable seats and surround sound. (Bring your own snacks!) **What to Expect:** Participants will enjoy a free screening of an award-winning British social-realist drama in a professional on-campus cinema featuring surround sound and comfortable seating. (More details below). You are welcome to bring your own snacks/drinks, but please do not bring alcohol. **What is required:** You must be over 18 (excluding Goldsmiths academic staff), complete two short surveys (\~15 mins total), and turn up on time. **Feel free to make it a different kind of social outing and share/invite friend(s) - Each person must scan and register separately.** **Eligibility and Requirements:** * Must be over 18 (Goldsmiths academic staff are ineligible). * Must not have previously seen the film *The Old Oak* (2023). * Participants must agree not to look up the film prior to the screening to preserve research integrity.โ€‹ * What I can tell you is that itโ€™s a British social-realist drama - the kind that follows ordinary people's lives. It's a fictional feature film with serious, real-world social themes (hardship, community, and conflict). * It had 8 wins and 7 nominations in total including 1 BAFTA nomination.โ€‹ * Please bring your mobile device to complete the two short surveys (approximately 15 minutes total). * Both surveys are low effort and not strenuous (e.g. on your judgement of feelings/opinions) **Cinema Code of Conduct:** * This is a safe and inclusive space with staffed University Security members on-campus and in the building where the cinema is located. * Regular cinema social etiquette is followed like normal (e.g., respectful of others, turn off your mobile during the film, etc.) **Total Event Schedule:** We have several upcoming sessions available. Please note that capacity is strictly limited to 70 participants per showing on a first-come, first-served basis: * Thursday (**July 23**): 3:30 PM โ€“ 6:00 PM * Fridays (**July 3, 17, 24**): 5:00 PM โ€“ 7:30 PM * Saturdays (**July 4, 18, 25**): 1:00 PM โ€“ 3:30 PM * Sundays (**July 5, 19, 26**): 11:30 AM โ€“ 2:00 PM **Agenda:** * 15 minutes - Arrivals & Introductions * 2-5 minutes - Quick one question survey before the film * 1hr45 - Film (minus the credits) * up to 15 minutes - 2nd survey (you make take as little or more time as needed) * 10 minutes wrap-up - You'll be provided with a Participant Debrief. * **Youโ€™re welcome to go to the nearest pub to continue socialising!** **Scan the QR code in this event's advert or visit this link to sign-up:** [https://goldpsych.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cwfV9Cpt2qmpfRI](https://goldpsych.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cwfV9Cpt2qmpfRI) โ€‹I look forward to seeing you there! Many thanks, Kathryn (MRes Research Methods in Psychology student that will be present at the cinema with you)
More harmless fun!
More harmless fun!
Pub Social- Meet New Friends - Oxford Circus, London
Pub Social- Meet New Friends - Oxford Circus, London
Our biggest monthly Pub social, where people from all over London & the Home Counties gather for an informal meet up. This is a great chance for anyone wanting to find out more about joining the club. We do over 30 events a month plus weekends away and holidays . Spice-social.co.uk Everyone Welcome ! This is our super fun monthly social held on the 1st Friday of the month. Hosted by your lovely Spice Team. We meet at The Champion just off Oxford Circus. If you are NEW to Spice or thinking of joining - then no need to worry one of us will be there to greet you when you arrive We will meet upstairs between 7-9pm, and move downstairs from 9-11pm, just look for the Spice Social Signs. Last orders is at 10.30pm as we need to vacate prompt by 11pm in order to keep good relations with this new lovely venue. They serve fabulous food up until 8.30pm. Pam , Liz, Carole or one of our other hosts will be there to meet you
IN PERSON SEMINAR - THE DESTINY OF HUMANITY AND HUMAN BEINGS IN THE AGE OF AI
IN PERSON SEMINAR - THE DESTINY OF HUMANITY AND HUMAN BEINGS IN THE AGE OF AI
**In Person Seminar - The Destiny of Humanity and Human Beings in the Age of AI** **With Paul Levy** Why has Artificial Intelligence appeared so quickly in our world and what does it mean for us to be living in these times? With plenty of time for conversation and discussion Paul Levy will examine the opportunity presented to each and every one of us to meet the challenges of the age of digital technology and so-called "AI". Paul will draw upon current research, his own direct experience, and insights from Anthroposophy, ***Paul Levy is a writer, academic and author of several books including Technosophy, Digital Inferno and The Poetry of Change.*** All Welcome, No Need to Book, No Charge. This event will not be recorded. DONATIONS There is no charge for online or face to face events, except for Workshops involving extra cost. Voluntary donations towards our overheads are gratefully received and can be made either by Paypal or by Bank Transfer to a Nationwide account held for this purpose: PAYPAL: to SUE PEAT at suejoanpeat@gmail.com BANK TRANSFER: ACCOUNT NAME: ADRIAN HOTTEN ACCOUNT NO: 31466776 SORT CODE: 07-01-16 Many thanks.
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Your ideas for new events
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น OUTSIDE ๐Ÿ˜Žโ˜€๏ธ๐Ÿฅ‚ Global Language Social ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ฌ
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น OUTSIDE ๐Ÿ˜Žโ˜€๏ธ๐Ÿฅ‚ Global Language Social ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ฌ
**PLEASE READ ๐Ÿ‘‡** **๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ**Join us on **Friday** for our always popular global language exchange and social. We"re **Languages in London** the highest rated ๐Ÿ† international language exchange group in London with 1700+ reviews rated 5 stars โญโญโญโญโญ TO ATTEND THIS EVENT YOU **MUST:** ๐Ÿ”˜ Have your Meetup confirmation visible on your phone when you arrive. ๐Ÿ”˜ Collect & wear your languages badge as soon as you arrive BEFORE buying your drinks ๐Ÿ”˜Pay the ยฃ2 event fee. **The event fee is ยฃ6 if you arrive after 8:30pm** Then, start meeting the community and having fun...lots of fun! [www.languages.london](www.languages.london) **WHEN & WHERE** On Friday from 7pm at The Craft Beer Co, St Mary Axe. **Address: 29-31 Mitre Street, London, EC3A 5BU** [https://maps.app.goo.gl/49HnHGap8hQMbQNWA](https://maps.app.goo.gl/49HnHGap8hQMbQNWA) **HOW WE DO IT** It's simple .... โœด๏ธWhen you arrive please collect and wear your personalised languages badge. We'll be waiting to give you a warm welcome ๐Ÿ˜ƒ โœด๏ธWear your badge during the event and always return it before you leave โ™ป๏ธ โœด๏ธYou're expected to buy something from the bar to support the venue, who kindly offer us a dedicated space. ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ด๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ผ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ด๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท **WHO** Languages in London events are organised for our community - being social, making new friends, building cultural bridges and always very relaxed. We have the largest number of languages and countries represented in our weekly language exchange and social events in London. This is **not** a dating event. Our events are open to Internationals, Locals, Expats, Students, Travellers...Everyone! Are you an 18 to 24 year old? Come and explore our events. Our events are for a truly global community and citizens from around the ๐ŸŒŽ It's your international language hub in London ๐Ÿ’‚ Is this the Intercambio you've been looking for? Want to practice your ingles, espanol,p francais, italiano, Deutsch, portugues or other European languages? Asian languages? Or maybe prefer to only speak English ....that's just fine. **All languages and all fluency levels are welcome** Spread the word...Bring your friends, colleagues and family ๐Ÿ’š ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ด๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช The creator and organiser of **Languages in London - Girish**, will always be visible at the event and there to support you and help with introductions, if you prefer. We want to remain the **BEST** language events group in London, being the biggest isn't our focus. These are real events with real people. We don't fill our events with inflated numbers and fictitious attendees ๐Ÿ‘ป **โš ๏ธInactive community members and those that "no-show" at our events are regularly removed from our groupโš ๏ธ** **LANGUAGES** Here's a selection of some of the languages that our community speak or have been practicing ... English, Spanish (incl Latin American), French, Italian, Portuguese (incl Brazilian), German, Japanese, Chinese (Mandarin & Cantonese), Russian, Korean, Hindi, Turkish, Arabic, Ukrainian, Polish, Hebrew, Swedish, Bulgarian, Vietnamese, Hungarian, Bengali, Dutch, Catalan, Farsi, Greek, Urdu, Welsh, Romanian, Norwegian, Czech, Slovak, Estonian, Danish, Finnish, Turkmen, Latvian, Lithuanian, Nepali, Yoruba, Filipino, Thai, Albanian, Croatian, Serbian, Ebo, Afrikaans, Tamazight, Tagalog, Creole, Malagasy, Mongolian, Tigrinya, Tok Pisin and more... you get the idea! ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ **SUSTAINABLE** ๐ŸŒŽ๐ŸŒณ Like you, we really care about our planet. We don't like single use paper name tags, stickers or wristbands as they can't be reused or recycled and can even damage your clothing โ˜น๏ธ The Solution?.Our personalised and completely reusable Languages in London badges! ๐Ÿ‘ So, please make sure you return your badge before you leave the event. We'll sanitise it (anti bacterial & disinfectant cleaners) and use it again & again & again. Thanks for helping us do the right thing & keep our costs down๐Ÿ™ **SAFE SPACE FOR EVERYONE** ๐Ÿ‘ฎโ€โ™‚๏ธ**** - We don't tolerate prejudice or harassment of any kind, at any time. - Be polite and respectful to everyone else and they will reciprocate. - Let's keep the space safe, welcoming for everyone and free of any political agendas. - Please report any concerns to the Organiser immediately. - Please look after your belongings, the venue is a public place. We may take photos or video at the event for future promotional use. Let us know if you'd rather not be included, we respect your choice ๐Ÿ“ธ **SPREAD THE WORD** ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ๐Ÿ’ฌ** If you enjoy our events, please tell your friends and colleagues and help us grow your** community, thank you โ™ฅ๏ธ Join our community - [https://www.languages.london/](https://www.languages.london/) We're looking forward to welcoming you at **Languages in London** ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ‘‹ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡พ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ด๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ด๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ด๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ด๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡พ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ด๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡พ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ผ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ผ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡พ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐ŸŒŽ

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Supersense: From Superstition to Religion by Bruce M. Hood
Supersense: From Superstition to Religion by Bruce M. Hood
In this event, we will discuss about a science or philosophy book chosen by London Science and Philosophy Book Club. The attendees will be divided into groups and each of them will focus on a chapter in the book. This month we will discuss about a fascinating book called Supersense: From Superstition to Religion by Bruce Hood. If you haven't read the book, it's no problem. I will bring you up to speed with the discussion materials. We will meet in a nice lounge area at 6 p.m for introductions. Please come on time so you will not miss out on valuable discussion midway. If you end up in the waitlist, feel free to show up. Book Description: Why is it that Tony Blair always wore the same pair of shoes when answering Prime Minister's Questions? That John McEnroe notoriously refused to step on the white lines of a tennis court between points? And that President-elect Barack Obama played a game of basketball the morning of his victory in the Iowa primary, and continued the tradition the day of every following primary? Superstitious habits are common. Do you ever cross your fingers, knock on wood, avoid walking under ladders, or step around black cats? Sentimental value often supersedes material worth. If someone offered to replace your childhood teddy bear or wedding ring with a brand new, exact replica, would you do it? How about ยฃ20 for trying on a jumper owned by Fred West? Where do such feelings come from and why do most of us have them? Humans are born with brains designed to make sense of the world and that need for an explanation can lead to beliefs that go beyond reason. To be true they would have to be supernatural. With scientific education we learn that such beliefs are irrational but at an intuitive level they can be resistant to reason or lie dormant in otherwise sensible adults. It now seems unlikely that any effort to get rid of supernatural beliefs or superstitious behaviours will be completely successful. This is not all bad news - such beliefs are a useful glue that binds us together as a society. Combining brilliant insight with witty example Hood weaves a page-turning account of our 'supersense' that navigates a path through brain science, child development, popular culture, mental illness and the paranormal. After reading SuperSense, you will realize why you are not as reasonable as you might like to think - and why that might be no bad thing. Agenda: 6 p.m to 7 p.m: Introduction and Socializing 7 p.m to 9:30 p.m: Book Discussion 9:30 p.m to late night: Drinks, Dinner or Feel free to go home
Book Swap Meetup ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ“š
Book Swap Meetup ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ“š
Basic Ideas: ๐ŸŒž ๐Ÿ“šโ˜• Any books sitting there collecting dust? Some holiday gifts? Or itโ€™s a book that has changed your life that you want to share? Feel free to bring book(s) to discuss or swap, we usually have more books than people in the end, so feel free to pop along just to have a chat as well. Aiming for every 4 weeks book swap meetup. Note: The event is free to attend, so the only cost for you will only be buying a drink at the location, so coffee/tea/beer etc.
INFJ Hangout (early-July)
INFJ Hangout (early-July)
We're back after a little hiatus. Please join us for a chilled Saturday afternoon Meetup at Picturehouse! Come and hopefully have a little bit of quiet sanctuary with us. We'll meet on the 1st Floor of Picturehouse Central (Piccadilly Circus). If you turn right at the top of the stairs and head towards the screens, there's an area on the right-hand side which is quieter than the main bar hopefully we'll get a space there, although we'll comment on the day. We'll have an INFJ sign on the table. Please note, it isn't possible to buy alcoholic drinks without a cinema ticket - only soft drinks, or tea/coffee at the bar. There's always some people who don't come on the day, so if you're top of the waitlist, or would just really like to come, please come anyway - we often take over the entire curtained area!
Wittgenstein's Tractatus
Wittgenstein's Tractatus
In this session we will read aloud some of the Tractatus Logico Philosoophicus by Ludwig Wittgenstein, and discuss it. One of the most difficult books of philosophy ever written, it attempts in no more than 79 pages to set out the limits of language, knowlege and reality. Bertrand Russell described it as "an achievement of extraordinary difficulty and importance" and a work of "philosophical genius". No preparation or background knowledge required for the session. We will read together, share explanations where we can, and form our reactions. Gather in Highgate Library from 3.15, read and discuss 3.30 to 4.30. Optional socialising in the Boogaloo pub afterwards.
Great Conversations with Friends at the Pub
Great Conversations with Friends at the Pub
We love a good chat. Come and join us at Table 45
Deeper Conversations - 1 to 1 ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ๐Ÿ’ฌ
Deeper Conversations - 1 to 1 ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ๐Ÿ’ฌ
Tired of small talk and ready to connect on a real level? Join us for **deep**, **meaningful conversations** and **new friendships** ๐Ÿ‘ฏโ€โ™€๏ธ๐ŸŽ‰ with a group of like-minded individuals who share your interests. This event is **free** but you will be **required** to buy food or drink before you can join us ๐Ÿญ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿง๐Ÿฐ๐Ÿฅค๐Ÿงƒ- having water doesn't support the venue **Who is it for?** * You want more satisfying, deeper conversations * You want more meaningful and long-lasting connections in your life * You crave more from life and know its out there * You are bored of just socialising and want to have fun and explore a new type of event! **What's in it for you?** * **No more awkward silences!** We'll provide questions to spark engaging conversations. ๐Ÿ’ก * **Meet like-minded people** who crave deeper connections. ๐Ÿค * **Have fun** in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. ๐Ÿ˜Š **How does it work?** * We'll pair you up with different people for **15-minute 1-1 chats**. ๐Ÿ”„ * **Use our questions** as a starting point, or go off on your own tangent! ๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ * Be **open**, **honest**, and **curious**. ๐Ÿ‘‚ * 15 minutes is a good amount of time to explore a question deeply and **not have awkward silence**.โณ * You are also **free to take the conversation in any direction** you choose.๐Ÿคฉ * You can always sit out a round to **take a break** ๐Ÿ˜ช **Examples of questions that we provide:** * "If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why?" ๐Ÿฆธโ€โ™€๏ธ * "What's your biggest fear, and why does it scare you?" ๐Ÿ˜ฑ * "What's the most meaningful thing you've ever done?" โค๏ธ * "What would you do if you had all the money and time in the world?" ๐Ÿ’ฐ **Why do we love deep conversations?** * They're **authentic**, **raw**, and **honest**. * There are **no limits** to where they can go. * You'll feel **uplifted**, **inspired**, and **connected**. ๐ŸŒŸ **How to be a great conversation partner?** * **Be Respectful:** Listen attentively and avoid interrupting others. ๐Ÿ‘‚ * **Be Open-Minded:** Consider different viewpoints and challenge your own assumptions. ๐Ÿง  * **Be Engaging:** Ask thoughtful questions and contribute to the conversation. ๐Ÿ’ฌ * **Be vulnerable:** We are a safe space, so itโ€™s okay to be yourself ๐Ÿฅบ ๐Ÿ™ˆ * **Be honest:** Be honest about our experience of life ๐ŸŒ * **Be curious:** Be interested in the other person โ“ ๐Ÿค” ๐Ÿ‘€ **Ready to take the plunge?** ๐ŸŒŠ Join us and experience the magic of deeper conversations! ๐Ÿ’ซ You may leave feeling **uplifted**, **inspired**, **connected**, **invigorated**, **positive**, **grateful**!โค๏ธ **What others have to say**: * **Parimal**: "I had the most amazing time! The conversations were refreshing and genuinely authentic." * **David Saville**: "This is a wonderful event run by two extraordinary individuals." * **Edomi**: "This is one of the best meetups I've been to. Highly recommended!" We really hope to see you there! ๐Ÿ‘‹ **About Deeper Connections** We have a mission at Deeper Connections to improve the quality of people's lives through conversation. All our events are centered around the concept of connecting deeply, because we believe we all deserve to be seen, felt and understood for who we really are. To have the 'deeper conversation' approach when relating with others can change our lives and can change the world. **Our Values** * **Respect:** Treat everyone with kindness and consideration. โค๏ธ * **Open-mindedness:** Be open to different perspectives and ideas. ๐Ÿง ๐Ÿ’ก * **Active Participation:** Share your thoughts and engage in meaningful discussions. ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ๐Ÿ’ฌ * **Accessibility:** We believe meaningful connection should be accessible to everyone. Our community makes this possible by supporting each other. ๐Ÿค **Staying in touch** Interested in finding out about all the events sooner than on Meetup or staying in touch beyond the events, you can join our WhatsApp channel and community using ๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฝ [Deeper Connections WhatsApp Channel](https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb6CBAdIN9ijrEYdv33z) ๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฝ [Deeper Connections WhatsApp Community](https://chat.whatsapp.com/EqGsmF3021RKTwBpGcuR80) **Keep This Event Free ๐Ÿ’** If this event brings you something meaningful, you can help others access the same transformational experience. Whether it's ยฃ5 or ยฃ15, every contribution keeps these events accessible to everyone in our community. You'll find a QR code on your conversation sheet during the event, or you can contribute here #SupportYourCommunity ๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฝ [Ko-Fi](https://ko-fi.com/deeperconnections) ๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฝ [Buy Me A Coffee](https://buymeacoffee.com/deeperconnections) ๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฝ [PayPal](https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/DDSNCCFCYUEB2)

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IxDA Chat n Pancakes
IxDA Chat n Pancakes
You can sleep in on the Sesquicentennial (observed), weโ€™re shifting to the following Friday. But join the local UX community for a chat and some biscuits to catch up. If you were in CA for Figma Config, tell us all the lines and you can tell me how I can animate an SVG without coding it by hand, and why Iโ€™d even want to. Thanks to the team at Nationwide of supporting the group.
CBusData - Highlights and Hidden Gems in SQL Server 2025
CBusData - Highlights and Hidden Gems in SQL Server 2025
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Stop Guessing: How to Measure and Improve LLM Outputs
Stop Guessing: How to Measure and Improve LLM Outputs
Most people use LLMs by feel: ask a question, read the answer, decide whether it โ€œseems good,โ€ and move on. That works for casual use. It does not work when you are building software, automating workflows, writing important documents, or relying on AI for anything that needs to be repeatable. In this talk, weโ€™ll look at how to improve and evaluate the inputs and outputs of LLMs using practical measurement techniques. Weโ€™ll cover how prompt changes affect results, how to compare outputs, how to build simple evaluation sets, and how math-based methods like similarity scoring can help you move beyond guesswork. This will be beginner-friendly, so even if you don't know anything about AI, you should get something out of it. However, this will be a little more technical than our intro talks. You do not need to be an AI researcher, but programmers and technically curious attendees will get a lot out of it. Weโ€™ll cover: * Why โ€œit looks goodโ€ is not enough * How to improve prompts by changing the input, context, and constraints * How to compare LLM outputs more systematically * Basic evaluation techniques for accuracy, consistency, and usefulness * How embeddings, cosine similarity, and scoring can help evaluate results * Where automated evaluation works โ€” and where humans still need to stay in the loop By the end, youโ€™ll have a practical mental model for treating LLMs less like magic and more like systems you can test, measure, and improve. 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.
Data & Analytics Wednesday - Learning from Everyday Data
Data & Analytics Wednesday - Learning from Everyday Data
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DoJo (Informal Python Meeting)
DoJo (Informal Python Meeting)
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ServiceNow AI Deep Dive: Hands-On Learning Session
ServiceNow AI Deep Dive: Hands-On Learning Session
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Psychic Development Series  II - Pueo Group
Psychic Development Series II - Pueo Group
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