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Black Stars in Dim Carcosa -Marco Visconti
Black Stars in Dim Carcosa is the definitive Necronomicon field notes, the bridge between the book’s messy legend and the step-by-step reality of practice.
It begins with the strange, contested history of the Simon Necronomicon and the postmodern blend of Mesopotamian magick and Lovecraftian literary myth it helped unleash, then poses a blunt question: what does the grimoire actually teach, and what changes when you put it into practice with discipline?
At its core, this book offers a clear analysis of the Seven Gates and their operating logic, followed by step-by-step gatewalking practice, with practical attention to the Zonei, the Watcher and the Elder Signs, Marduk’s Fifty Names as operative keys, and the liminal cartography GANZIR and the Mauve Zone.
From there, it opens a second, parallel approach to Mythos-inspired magick through a repeatable Lost Carcosa visionary praxis, circling Hastur and the King in Yellow with an emphasis on integration. Along the way, it treats dread as an epistemology and tangential tantrums as usable data, those sideways eruptions that can mark real contact, real risk, and real initiation
LATIN KRAZY SALSA AND BACHATA LESSONS @ SWAY + PARTY NIGHT
Hi everyone
WELCOME TO LATIN KRAZY THURSDAYS MEETUP EVENT
Now
DOWNSTAIRS
@ SWAY BAR , HOLBORN
OUR MEETUP MEMBERS HAVE A BOOTH TABLE RESERVED EACH THURSDAY FROM 7PM
WHERE YOU CAN MEETUP BEFORE AND AFTER CLASSES TO CHAT AND MAKE FRIENDS !
( please bring photo ID for club entry )
FREE ENTRY TIL 9PM
WE HAVE SALSA AND BACHATA CLASSES FOR JUST
£7.00 1 CLASS OR £10.00 X 2 CLASSES
A DISCOUNTED PRICE FOR MEMBERS
THURSDAY NIGHT DANCE CLASSES TIMETABLE
6.00pm -7.30pm Private Salsa Dance Classes Available,
Call 07801305059 to book !
7.30pm – 8.30pm
SALSA ROOM x 3 levels = Beginners / Improver and Intermediate
BACHATA ROOM = x 2 levels = Beginners or Intermediate
8.30pm – 9.30pm
SALSA ROOM = x 3 levels = Beginners 2 / Improver 2 and Intermediate Cali Style
BACHATA ROOM x 2 levels = Beginners or intermediate
Teachers
SALSA = Sami , Karin ,Nadeem
Bachata = Brandy and Aleks
Come and buy your ticket on the night, no need for a partner,
no need to have danced before.
£10.00 1 hour /£12.00 2 hours )
£8.00 /10.00 students and NHS workers. ( must show I.D)
INCLUDES CLUB NIGHT !
PLUS Club night to follow, hosted by Miss Latin K and
TOP UK DJ Kevin Gato with Dj Mauro Cangri playing all the best in Salsa , Bachata, Merengue, Reggaeton and More
Plus Bachata from Dominican Republic in our very own Bachata Room
with Dj De La Cruz
It's a party night every week.. Latin Krazy the hottest night in the UK.
Dress Code Smart casual , no baseball caps,
LOOK OUT FOR THE SHOWS, COMPETITIONS AND MORE
UK'S NO 1 SALSA / LATIN NIGHT.
Salsa dancing in London UK.
OWASP AI Security Summit at InfoSecurity Europe
**NOTE: PLEASE READ THE DESCRIPTION BELOW FOR REGISTRATION:**
**OWASP AI Security Summit** is taking place at **Infosecurity Europe 2026** on **Thursday, 4 June 2026 at ExCeL London**
**Location inside Excel:** South Gallery Rooms 18 & 19
This summit brings together security leaders, researchers, and enterprise practitioners to discuss the latest developments in GenAI and Agentic AI security — including emerging threats, governance, incident response, real-world implementation lessons, and the evolving OWASP guidance shaping the industry.
Sample sessions include:
• The State of GenAI: Key Trends and OWASP GenAI Security Project
• Beyond the Top 10: The Next Chapter of the Agentic Security Initiative
• Agentic Security at Microsoft: Strategy, Implementation, and Lessons Learned
• Implementing the Agentic Top 10 at AWS
• 22 Seconds to Contain: Rewriting IR for Agents
• Top 10 for LLMs Update
• No Room for Hype: Securing Agentic AI Inside a UK Bank
Featured speakers and contributors include OWASP GenAI Security initiative leaders and experts from: Microsoft, AWS, Lloyds Banking Group, OWASP, Deep Cyber, Zenity, and more.
**Location inside Excel:** South Gallery Rooms 18 & 19
**REGISTER TO ATTEND HERE**
**Register for Infosecurity Europe to attend the summit -** use promo code **OWASP** for a free pass:
[https://www.infosecurityeurope.com/en-gb/visit/owasp-gen-ai-security-summit.html](https://www.infosecurityeurope.com/en-gb/visit/owasp-gen-ai-security-summit.html)
Samba Drumming - East London
**🔥 Join the Drumming Revolution! – Samba Fusion in East London! 🥁🎶**
Want to turn over a new leaf?
Do something creative, fun and sociable with a friendly group of people?
Drumming is great for mental health, wellbeing and making new friends.
Our inclusive and friendly Samba band welcomes everyone—whether you're a seasoned percussionist or have never touched a drum before. No experience? No problem! We provide all the instruments and will have you grooving in no time.
Feel the rhythm, meet great people, and be part of an electrifying sound that moves the streets. Just bring your enthusiasm—we’ll bring the drums!
Ready to make some noise? See you there! 🔥🎶
Sambattalion is an established East London based Samba Fusion Band. We have been going for over ten years and use meetup as one way to recruit new members. We play gigs in and around London and beyond. Please bring ear plugs / ear protectors. We have some but if you can please bring your own - and wear them. We are very loud!
No experience required.
We practice every Thursday,
7.00pm-10.00pm (with a 30 minute break)
It is £5 per session (your first session is FREE). Cash only please - pay on the day. We are entirely not-for-profit.
How the Mind Works
Description: Embark on a captivating journey into the depths of the human mind with our enlightening lecture, designed to unravel the mysteries of cognition, perception, and consciousness. In this thought-provoking session, we will delve into the intricacies of how the mind works, exploring the fascinating realm of Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health.
This lecture aims to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the underlying mechanisms that shape our cognitive processes and shape our experiences of the world.
During this engaging session, we will cover the following topics:
1. The Foundations of the Mind: What is the mind and what are the different parts of the mind.
2. Perception and Attention: Our perception of the world is a dynamic process influenced by a multitude of factors. We will examine the mechanisms behind perception.
3. Memory and Learning: Memory forms the basis of our knowledge and experiences. We will delve into the intricate workings of memory formation, storage, and retrieval.
4. Emotions and Motivation: Emotions and motivation play a vital role in shaping our behavior and decision-making processes.
5. The Reactive Mind: The single source of stress, unhappiness, insecurity and self doubt and what can be done about it.
Through engaging discussions, multimedia presentations, and interactive demonstrations, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the complex workings of the mind. They will leave the lecture with new insights into their own cognitive processes and a heightened appreciation for the wonders of the human mind.
Note: This lecture is designed for individuals with a general interest in understanding the inner workings of the mind. No prior knowledge or expertise is required. Whether you are a student, a professional, or simply curious about the mysteries of cognition, this lecture will provide valuable insights and foster a deeper appreciation for the complexities of human thought. Join us to unravel the enigma and gain a deeper understanding of how your mind works.
LATIN KRAZY SALSA AND BACHATA LESSONS DOWNSTAIRS @ SWAY BAR + PARTY ,
WELCOME TO LATIN KRAZY
Dance class MEETUP GROUP
NOW DOWNSTAIRS AT SWAY BAR
GREAT HAPPY HOURS 4PM - 8PM
WITH UP TO 50% OFF DRINKS
SALSA , AND BACHATA CLASSES
7.30pm – 8.30pm
Salsa = Beginners 1/ Improver 1 and
for Intermediate (Main Room)
Bachata = Beginner / Improver (2nd Room)
8.30pm – 9.30pm
Salsa = Beginners 2 / Improver 2 /Advanced Cali Cross( Main Room)
Bachata = Beginner /Intermediate ( 2nd room )
Come and buy your ticket on the night,
no need for a partner,
no need to have danced before.
MEETUP MEMBERS £7.00 1 HOUR / £10.00 x 2 HOURS
others £8 for 1 hour or £12.00 for the 2 hours,
£7.00 / £10.00 students and NHS workers
( must show I.D)
CLUB NIGHT INCLUDED !
(6.00pm -7.30pm Private Salsa Dance Classes Available,
Corporate and private classes available at this time , for single persons, couples and groups , just call for an estimate and to book.
Dining packages also available..
KARIN ; 07801305059)
Happy Hour 5pm -8pm with Half Price Drinks .
Free Entry before 9pm £5.00 after open until 3.am
OVER 18'2 ONLY PLEASE BRING ID
DRESS CODE , SMART CASUAL,
NO SPORTS WEAR, BASEBALL CAPS !
Club night to follow, hosted by MISS LATIN K and TOP UK
DJ KEVIN GATO AND DJ MAURO EL - CANGRI playing all the best in Salsa , Bachata, Merengue, Reggaeton, Chichoky and More
It's a party night every week.. Latin Krazy the hottest night in the UK.
more info http://www.latinkrazy.com
How to Find Your Basic Purpose - Workshop!
'HOW TO FIND YOUR BASIC PURPOSE'
A Life Improvement free workshop with Maria Bennett.
In this a live in-venue workshop:
\- Do you know your basic purpose?
\- What makes a person's basic purpose?
\- Practical drills to help you define your own basic purpose\.
Pen and paper provided,so - let's get stuck in!!
Using information taken from the book '*Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health*' by L. Ron Hubbard.
*Testimonial:*
*"Great seminar. I liked how you took us through step by step and we found our own basic purposes. It is a common basic purpose for all, I believe. I realised that the spiritual is more important to me than anything else. My purpose is to help others and the webinar validated things I do. I liked how the participants feel free to communicate their situations. My win was that I can use your method to help others find their basic purpose too. Thanks!" - VR*
Maria: I have worked at the Scientology Life Improvement Centre helping and coaching others for over 20 years.
I enjoy this a lot! I have access to tools that anyone can put to use in their life to make the positive improvements that they may be looking for.
I look forward to meeting you.
What can you do after the workshop?
We have various other free services that you could do - such as the free personality test. We also have a lot of Life Improvement Courses. These focus on specific areas of life to help 'unblock' them, put your actual abilities to use!
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Practical Philosophy Club Meetup - London 🇬🇧
**🏛️ 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/B6fqS6HGujq8gb3a0kl5pS), 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:
* 14:00-14.15 - People arrive and chat, get to know each other before the ‘official' start.
* 14:15-14:20 - 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.
* 14:20-15:20 - 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.
* 15:20-15:30 - We do a group conclusion of the things we discussed, and then we typically take a photo and go on our way :) If you don't want to be in the group photo, there's no pressure, it's just a way to close out the meeting. We occasionally have an unofficial social so the different groups can mingle afterwards too!
**🧧PRICING?**
Practical Philosophy Club is FREE to attend, and we operate on donations.
If you'd like to donate to support our running costs, that helps keep our group self-sustaining. Donations are 100% voluntary, but your contribution is appreciated! QR codes to donate will be present.
Tea’s and coffees and are paid by the individual should they wish to have them.
**💛 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**
* What will we talk about? What's the topic?
The topic for the week is shared every week in the Whatsapp group before the session. We try to add the topic to the comment section on this event page as well but if you don’t see it, the topic and the jump-off points will be in our [Whatsapp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/B6fqS6HGujq8gb3a0kl5pS).
* 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, but it's not required.
* 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 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/B6fqS6HGujq8gb3a0kl5pS) 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 - Making Philosophy Available To All.** ✨
Practical Philosophy hosts weekly, in-person meetups in 25+ countries, including Canada, Spain, Japan, Mexico and many more! 🗺️
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Join our [Whatsapp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/B6fqS6HGujq8gb3a0kl5pS) 👈
Follow us on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/practicalphilosophyclub/?hl=en) 👈
Our [website](https://www.practicalphilosophy.club) 👈
Let's Discuss... Life without religion
For most of human history, religion wasn't a lifestyle choice, it was part of life. It told you who you were, why you suffered, what death means, and how to live. Then science explained the sky, the earth, and everything around us, and we told ourselves we'd evolved past all that. But the meaninglessness of life was never explained. Millions of people are still medicated, addicted, and quietly lost, in the most comfortable civilisation that has ever existed. Maybe we just stopped feeding something that was never going to stop being hungry.
Can a life be meaningful without believing in anything bigger than yourself?
Can science tell you how to live?
Are the people replacing religion with politics, wellness culture, or ideology any less religious or just less honest about it?
Is dismissing religion a sign of progress, or are we just arrogant enough to think we don't need what every civilisation before us had?
Here is a video related to this topic: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DffqK6j-y1U](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DffqK6j-y1U)
*Please do your own research and share resources related to this topic in the comments below.*
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**💛 Support The Examined Life**
Enjoying the discussions? Please consider donating, it keeps us running.
👉 Donate here: [https://examinedlife.uk/donation/](https://examinedlife.uk/donation/)
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**Join our Telegram group chat**
Stay connected between sessions: [https://t.me/+o9T9DL5u6AcwMmRk](https://t.me/+o9T9DL5u6AcwMmRk)
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**About the session**
The Examined Life "Let's Discuss…" session is an open, welcoming discussion, no prior reading or expertise required.
Format:
* **13:15** Free-flowing group discussion on the topic
* **14:00 (ish)** We split into smaller groups for deeper conversation on what interests you most
* **16:00** Official end of the meetup. Most attendees stay on and keep chatting until around 18:00
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**Please RSVP accurately**
Please update your RSVP if plans change, it helps us plan and frees up spots for others.
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**Artwork:** Interior of a Gothic Cathedral 1612 by Paul Vredeman de Vries
Paul's Walks: Piggeries, Potteries, Rachmanism and Jason Donovan
photo copyright Danny Robinson.
**MY NUMBER IS 07815009191.**
**MEET: 10.45 for tea at Caffe Nero 53 Notting Hill Gate, London W11 3JS.**
**0r 11.15 just outside for the start of the walk.**
This week we are in Notting Hill Gate, once the site of an important turnpike where thousands of sheep and cattle would pass on their way to Smithfield and coaches would speed westwards on their way to Oxford and beyond. Just down the hill I once saw Jason Donovan on a skateboard.
Nearby was the racecourse built to rival Ascot but failed very quickly, the piggeries and the potteries so rough they named it twice, the illegal club attended by Lady Sarah Churchill at the heart of the Notting Hill riots, the 'Tower of Terror' and the homes let by Peter Rachman.
Join me on this walk down the hill through London's most gentrified and changed area.
Please pay £12 to my account number 75471878 sort code 090128 or cash on the day.
If you see unpaid by your name just ignore it.
The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel
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 The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel. 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:
Doing well with money isn't necessarily about what you know. It's about how you behave. And behavior is hard to teach, even to really smart people.
Money – investing, personal finance, and business decisions – is typically taught as a math-based field, where data and formulas tell us exactly what to do. But in the real world people don't make financial decisions on a spreadsheet. They make them at the dinner table, or in a meeting room, where personal history, your own unique view of the world, ego, pride, marketing, and odd incentives are scrambled together.
In The Psychology of Money, award-winning author Morgan Housel shares 19 short stories exploring the strange ways people think about money and teaches you how to make better sense of one of life's most important topics.
Agenda:
6 p.m to 6:30 p.m: Introduction and Socializing
6:30 p.m to 9:30 p.m: Book Discussion
9:30 p.m to late night: Drinks, Dinner or Feel free to go home
Comic and Manga Creators Group London
If you are you interested on creating your own comic, but need help to put your vision together or do not know were to start then we may have the solution for you.
Come talk shop with fellow creators, share experiences, ideas, techniques and tips to help each other grow and have a chance in the industry.
IN PERSON SEMINAR - RIPENESS IS ALL -ACCEPTING OUR KARMA, TRANSFORMING OUR KARMA
**IN PERSON SEMINAR - RIPENESS IS ALL–ACCEPTING OUR KARMA,**
**TRANSFORMING OUR KARMA**
**with Andrew Welburn**
Shakespeare like others saw destiny at work in the real as in his imagined world in *Hamlet*. But Rudolf Steiner is one of the few spiritual teachers who gives us help in how to deal consciously with what life brings. Taking destiny seriously need neither be a crushing fate nor a maniacal power trip. In fact it may also be a matter of seeing what karma holds for others and helping them find their way - a new dimension of Christianity under the guidance of the new Lord of Karma. Steiner is one of the fullest modern guides to understanding the mysterious pattern of life.
***Andrew Welburn has been an academic in the fields of English Literature and biblical interpretation and history. A life-long Anthroposophist, he has written several books on Steiners’ philosophy, esotericism, and Christianity, and on the prophet Zarathustra.***
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.
Royal Institution "Forensics: How to solve a crime"
This is a **theatre** and **livestream** talk from the **Royal Institution of Great Britain.** Join a team of forensic scientists for an immersive, demo-filled event taking us through the process of analysing and solving a crime, plus a look at the new technology changing the way DNA is analysed.
**ADVANCE BOOKING AND PAYMENT IS REQUIRED FOR THIS TALK.**
**More details and booking instructions on the RI web site:**
**[https://www.rigb.org/whats-on/forensics-how-solve-crime](https://www.rigb.org/whats-on/forensics-how-solve-crime)**
**SUMMARY**
We are used to media depictions of forensic science, but what does the real process look like? And how are new technologies changing the face of modern forensics? In this unique event, a team of forensic specialists from around the UK will come together to guide you through a fictional case.
Discover how the **SCAnDi** project could revolutionise the world of forensics by allowing scientists to trace DNA from a single cell, and therefore “unmix” the messy DNA profiles of multiple people often found at crime scenes.
Scientific investigation of a crime involves a multidisciplinary team, and through the use of intricate recreation crime scenes and demonstrations, this event will explore how these individuals can come together to uncover crucial evidence. Ranging from DNA analysis to soil science, you'll have the chance to discover real forensic science used to solve crimes.
**This event will cover sensitive material which some may find upsetting, including physical violence, sexual assault, death and suicide. It is suitable for those aged 16+.**
This is a theatre and livestream event for an adult audience, where the speakers and audience in our Theatre are joined by our audience online.
**The livestream will go live around 7.25pm, and the talk will begin at 7.30pm. If you register but miss the livestream, the video will be available to you via the same link for two weeks after the event date.**
For more information on livestreams, see the information below, or [visit our FAQs page](https://www.rigb.org/whats/faqs-ri-livestreams). Please use the event link you have been provided with.
By booking to attend events at the Royal Institution, you confirm that you have read and accept the Ri's [event terms and conditions](https://www.rigb.org/terms-and-conditions). You also agree to abide by [our code of conduct](https://www.rigb.org/about-us/how-were-run/our-code-conduct-ri-visitors), and help to create a great experience for yourself and your fellow participants.
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Drunken Philosophy: Are you really who you think you are? What is the "self"?
I have been studying the question of "self" online with Prof. Ellie Anderson and so I thought a prompt on the "self" might be interesting. Full confession: I had Claude create this prompt and I like it, so here goes:
Imagine a thought experiment that merges two classic puzzles:
> You undergo a procedure, performed neuron by neuron, in which every biological component of your brain is replaced with a functionally identical synthetic substitute. At each step, your behavior, memories, and personality remain unchanged. When the last neuron is swapped, is the consciousness experiencing the world still you? And — more pressingly — was there ever a continuous "you" to begin with?
### Questions to Wrestle With
* If consciousness is purely physical, does the *gradual* nature of the replacement matter, or is it equivalent to being destroyed and rebuilt?
* Could there be a "self" without continuity of experience — even moment to moment, while you sleep?
On a more practical level, consider the simpler case first: **hemispherectomy** patients — people who have had an entire cerebral hemisphere surgically removed — often retain a strong sense of personal identity and continuity. This suggests "you" are not rigidly tied to specific physical material. But does that vindicate the synthetic neuron case, or merely show that identity is more *flexible* than we thought — not that it can survive *complete* substrate replacement?
I used Claude so I could get this out today and let everyone have some time to consider it. Hope to see you at the Oracle. Sorry about the location change two weeks ago. That's what I get for trusting local weather predictions!
Free In-Person Meeting: Get Over Losses & Betrayals, Build Lasting Relationships
This is a free, in-person meeting on the subject of betrayals, losses and how to get over them so you can build lasting relationships.
Burdened by a stressful relationship? Unhealthy relationships can trigger feelings of anger, despair or self-doubt. They can create dwindling spirals of fights and seeking to make-up, or trying to “pin the blame” on someone or something. If you don’t find the RIGHT reasons, or select the correct sources of the problem, the problem can just get worse and worse.
Whether in love or personal ties, with friends or at work, our life really IS affected by the quality of our relationships. Good ones can promote pleasure and survival while less optimum ones can lead to annoyance, anger, self-doubt, stress, or even affect our health and ability to survive well.
Whether you are suffering from a divorce, or a painful break-up, don’t know who to trust (or who to CHOOSE) as a partner, friend, boss or employee - the anxiety of relationship troubles can really make a mess of things. Maybe you’ve suffered a betrayal, or are dealing with hostility or criticalness or invalidation. Dwindling relationships can involve destructive behavior, where we hurt those we love, or start succumbing to self-destructive thoughts, attitudes or behaviors that spiral out of control and affect much more than our immediate relationship.
Past losses in love or life can affect how we act or react to new people and situations and hold us back from even starting to create new, possibly great relationships! How can one get back onto a saner course of action?
Come to our Meetup, where we can introduce you to some of the knowledge, tools and techniques of the breakthroughs in the field of the mind that we can apply to this ever important area of life: human relationships!
Break free from self imposed limitations
Here we will discuss:
• How to “erase” the trauma of past hurts and betrayals so that one isn’t always repeating past mistakes.
• Why and how do the negative emotions of others affect you?
• Why is my partner withdrawing and what can I do about it?
• Why do we sometimes feel compelled to hurt the ones we love?
• Fights & arguments - what's really behind them?
• What underlies “corrosive criticism” or the need to invalidate self or others?
• How one can stably change one’s outlook on life so they can affect positive change?
• Where do compulsive destructive behaviors come from and what can be done about them?
• How to form closer bonds & keep growing the relationships with the people you care about?
• How to enhance one’s own ability to survive and create positive healthy relationships whether in love, family & friendships or in work, business or one’s career?
Relationships can be hard and life itself IS challenging. Why not arm yourself with the knowledge and breakthroughs that have been made about the mind, mental reactions & interpersonal relationships, so that one has better awareness and control over themselves and life in general.
Learn where painful experiences are “stored” and how they can unknowingly affect us. You will also find out how one can “erase” those past painful experiences so that one is free to move forward without being tripped up by the past. Learn too, about what can lead some people to become “toxic” personalities and how to identify those traits in others so you won’t be tripped up trusting the wrong person.
Our free Meet-ups occur in a safe environment where one can learn, without fear of judgment or criticism, and without the recommendation of harmful mental techniques or therapies, just how YOU can get yourself onto a happier & more successful path: in love & in life.
We look forward to having you join us!
This class is sponsored by the Dianetics & Scientology Life Improvement Center of Central Ohio.
Sunday Brunch
Sleep in on Sundays. When you've had your fill of pajama-time, roll out and have some tasty brunch with your fellow Humanists!
In-Person Meeting: How to Improve Relationships with Others
Attend a free seminar on how to have successful and lasting relationships.
At this seminar you will learn:
How to spot and handle negative and toxic relationships.
How to get through the "rough patches" in a relationship.
How to choose the right people to work with.
The three things that make or break any relationship.
How to make a good relationship great.
All are welcome. Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to this local event. We look forward to seeing you there.
Hosted by the Dianetics and Scientology Life Improvement Center of Central Ohio.
Revival of Reason 2026: 15 Years of BN!!!
Black Nonbelievers is proud to bring you our 2nd annual Revival of Reason!!!
Join us in Atlanta as this year, we will celebrate 15 years as an organization, along with our own version of the Juneteenth holiday!
Featured speakers include:
– Chris Cameron
– Candace Gorham
– Kellie King, aka Detroit Atheist Queen
– Hemant Mehta, The Friendly Atheist
– Godless Engineer
– Mandisa Thomas
– And MORE!!!
This is a family friendly event, so please bring your loved ones, and anyone who is interested in learning and needs secular support. [Sponsorship](https://blacknonbelievers.wufoo.com/forms/revival-of-reason-2026-sponsors-and-exhibitors/) and [volunteer](https://blacknonbelievers.wufoo.com/forms/revival-of-reason-2026-be-a-volunteer/) opportunities are also available.
You can also register to view sessions online. Official BN members get a special discount, so [sign up or renew ](https://bit.ly/3DMndSK)today!
**We look forward to seeing you at the 2026 Revival of Reason. [Register TODAY!!!](https://bit.ly/RoR2026sitepage)**
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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