Mystery Science Theater 3000

Volvemos a la carga con mucho teatro y más ganas que nunca de poder compartir este maravilloso arte con vosotros. Teatro en estado puro al alcance de todos! Este grupo parte del trabajo del actor creador. Este curso pretende facilitar el descubrimiento y la ejercitación de los hábitos creadores del actor en el alumnado. Se pondrán en práctica todos los aprendizajes actorales para fomentar un trabajo de creación colectiva. Iniciaremos con una investigación interpretativa a través de improvisaciones y propuestas escénicas para llegar a una creación colectiva de varios montajes de microteatro a representar en distintos centros, teatros y salas de Barcelona. Una vez tengamos la propuesta creativa empezaremos a incidir y trabajar en todo lo que es necesario para una creación escénica que se presentará en público. Aprenderemos a realizar un montaje teatral con todo lo que hay delante y detrás del escenario. Partiendo siempre del trabajo de la creación colectiva y de grupo, profundizaremos en el trabajo de personajes, creación, texto y guion. A la vez que se imparten clases de formación actoral y disciplina escénica. Para este grupo es necesaria experiencia previa en teatro. No os preocupéis si no hay mucha gente apuntada por meetup, la actividad se hace igual porque tenemos más gente apuntada por otros lugares. Lo único ESENCIAL PARA PODER ASISITIR es que nos escribas para que te CONFIRMEMOS LA PLAZA. Sin confirmación por parte nuestra no podréis acceder al evento

**⬇️ ENGLISH BELOW + CATALÀ A CONTINUACIÓ!** ¿Te gustan los juegos de mesa y no tienes con quién jugar? ¿No se te ocurre qué hacer con tus compañeros de trabajo después de tu jornada de trabajo o quieres reunirte con tus amistades para pasarlo bien? ¡Únete al evento de juegos de mesa más grande de Barcelona y de Europa cada semana! ¡ Descubre nuestra comunidad en [este vídeo](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DFKcJlpshY7/)! **Información de las noches de juegos semanales:** **Fecha**: Cada semana, principalmente los miércoles las 19h. Algunas semanas el evento se traslada a martes o jueves (revisar calendario de este evento). **Ubicación**: [L' Estació Espai Gastronòmic](https://g.co/kgs/Kjtf7jP) ️ **Idiomas**: Castellano, Inglés, Catalán ¡y cualquier otro que los participantes hablen! **¿Por qué unirse a las noches de juegos de KLEFF?** Disfrutar de la enorme variedad de juegos de mesa (¡explicamos cómo jugar a todos los juegos! Conocer a gente nueva y hacer amigos Degustar deliciosas tapas y bebidas ️ Practicar idiomas mientras te diviertes **Algunos de nuestros juegos (+500)** * 7 Wonders * Azul * Camel Up * Código Secreto * Catan * Carcassone * Dixit * Darwin's Journey * Lost Ruins of Arnak * Red Cathedral * Sagrada * Secret Hitler * Splendor * Terraforming Mars * Ticket To Ride * Unmatched * White Castle * ¡Y muchos más! Si tienes otro juego que creas que puede ser divertido jugarlo, ¡no dudes en traerlo! ️ Nos podréis encontrar en la **sala principal del Restaurante**, preguntad por **Pau** o a las personas con las camisetas rojas La utilización de la ludoteca es **GRATIS** , pero al encontrarnos en un bar es obligatorio adquirir consumición mínima (4€) canjeable por bebida. Si lo pasáis bien podéis hacer donaciones para la compra de más juegos y para organizar nuevos eventos ⚠️ **No olvidéis reservar vuestra plaza en Meetup**. Si finalmente no puedes venir, por favor, cancela tu asistencia para que otra persona pueda ocupar tu lugar. Durante el transcurso del evento se realizarán fotografías y vídeos que podrían ser publicadas en las redes sociales y los sitios web de [KLEFF](https://kleff.es/). Si no deseas salir, rogamos nos lo confirmes para no tomar imágenes de tu persona. \*\* ¡Únete a nuestra comunidad!\*\* [WhatsApp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/DgrLMW8MP8nGVDYuArohm0?mode=gi_t) [Telegram Group](https://t.me/kleffbcn) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/kleff.bcn/) \*\*\*\* Do you like board games but don't have anyone to play with? Can't think of what to do with your coworkers after work or want to gather with friends to have a good time? Join the biggest board game event in Barcelona and Europe every week! Discover our community in [this vídeo](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DFKcJlpshY7/)! **Game Night information**: **Date**: Every week, mostly Wednesdays at 7pm. Some weeks the event is moved to Tuesdays or Thursdays (check calendar for this event). **Location**: [L' Estació Espai Gastronòmic](https://g.co/kgs/Kjtf7jP) ️ **Languages**: Spanish, English, Catalan and any other languages spoken by participants! **Why join KLEFF game nights?** Enjoy a huge variety of board games (we explain how to play all games!) Meet new people and make friends Taste delicious tapas and drinks ️ Practice languages while having fun **Some of our games (+500)** * 7 Wonders * Azul * Camel Up * Codenames * Catan * Carcassonne * Dixit * Lost Ruins of Arnak * Red Cathedral * Sagrada * Secret Hitler * Splendor * Terraforming Mars * Ticket To Ride * White Castle * And many more! If you have another game that you think would be fun to play, feel free to bring it! ️ You can find us on the main floor of the restaurant, ask for **Pau** or the ones with the red t-shirt The use of the board games collection is **FREE** , but as we are in a bar, it is mandatory to purchase a minimum consumption (4€) which can be exchanged for a drink. If you have a good time, you can make donations for purchasing more games and organizing new events. **⚠️ Don't forget to reserve your spot on Meetup**. If you can't make it in the end, please cancel your attendance so someone else can take your spot. During the event, photos and videos will be taken that may be published on [KLEFF](http://www.kleff.es/)'s social media and websites. If you don't wish to appear, please let us know so we won't take pictures of you \*\* Join our community!\*\* [WhatsApp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/DgrLMW8MP8nGVDYuArohm0?mode=gi_t) [Telegram Group](https://t.me/kleffbcn) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/kleff.bcn/) \*\*\* T'agraden els jocs de taula i no tens amb qui jugar? No se t'ocorre què fer amb els teus companys de treball després de la teva jornada de treball o vols reunir-te amb les teves amistats per a passar-ho bé? Uneix-te a l'esdeveniment de jocs de taula més gran de Barcelona i d'Europa cada setmana! Descobreix la nostra comunitat en [aquest vídeo](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DFKcJlpshY7/)! **Informació de les nits de jocs setmanals:** **Data**: Cada setmana, principalment els dimecres les 19h. Algunes setmanes l'esdeveniment es trasllada a dimarts o dijous (revisar calendari d'aquest esdeveniment). **Ubicació**: [L' Estació Espai Gastronòmic](https://g.co/kgs/LDs2fbs) ️ **Llengües**: Castellà, anglès, Ccatalà i qualsevol altre que els participants parlin! **Per què unir-se a les nits de jocs de KLEFF?** Gaudir de l'enorme varietat de jocs de taula (expliquem com jugar a tots els jocs!) Conèixer a gent nova i fer amistats Degustar delicioses tapes i begudes ️ Practicar idiomes mentre et diverteixes **Alguns dels nostres jocs (+500)** * 7 Wonders * Azul * Camel Up * Codi Secret * Catan * Carcassone * Dixit * Lost Ruins of Arnak * Red Cathedral * Sagrada * Secret Hitler * Splendor * Terraforming Mars * Ticket To Ride * Unmatched * White Castle * I molts més! Si tens un altre joc que creguis que pot ser divertit jugar-ho, no dubtis a portar-ho! ️ Ens podreu trobar a la **sala principal del Restaurant,** pregunteu per **Pau** o a les persones amb les samarretes vermelles La utilització de la ludoteca és **GRATUÏTA**, però en trobar-nos en un bar és obligatori adquirir consumició mínima (4€) canviable per beguda. Si ho passeu bé podeu fer donacions per a la compra de més jocs i per a organitzar nous esdeveniments. ⚠️ **No oblidis reservar la teva plaça a Meetup**. Si finalment no pots venir, si us plau, cancel·la l'assistència per a què una altra persona pugui ocupar el teu lloc. Durant el transcurs de l'esdeveniment es realitzaran fotografies i vídeos que podrien ser publicades en les xarxes socials i els llocs web de [KLEFF](https://kleff.es/ca/elementor-2706/). Si no desitges sortir, preguem que ens ho confirmis per a no prendre imatges de la teva persona. \*\* Uneix-te a la nostra comunitat!\*\* [WhatsApp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/DgrLMW8MP8nGVDYuArohm0?mode=gi_t) [Telegram](https://t.me/kleffbcn) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/kleff.bcn/)

Encuentro para conocernos , compartir nuestros momentos vitales, nuestras necesidades, descubrimientos, recibir ayuda si lo deseas, etc. Si eres nuev@ en el crecimiento interior-personal-espiritual , te ofrezco leerte tu carta astrologica y compartirte tips esenciales para ser más Fuerte y Libre. Animate. Juntos somos más Fuertes ! **Si quieres asistir escríbeme por whatsapp al 678777477.** **Los encuentros se organizarán desde el grupo de whatsapp.** (por lo que aunque no veas inscripciones aquí no significa nada).

Hi and welcome to our next Socrates Café philosophy meetup! Do you have a hunger for deeper understanding of yourself and the world? Do you value deep, honest and respectful dialogue? If yes, then this meetup will be very interesting for you. • WHAT IS A MEETUP ABOUT? At every meetup we have a discussion using Socratic method: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socratic_method](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socratic_method) We ask, answer and discuss questions and ideas to stimulate critical thinking and to widen our perspectives with new concepts and thoughts. The main purpose of these meetups is to enrich ourselves with the perspectives of others, not to convince others about our own perspectives. Our meetups are about our own philosophies of life and not necessarily what the great philosophers and academics have said or written. It is not a debating club or a platform for proselytizing. Instead, we place the emphasis on questioning, open mindedness and challenging our own assumptions while listening to and respecting the views shared by others. A Socrates Café meetup is considered a success when participants leave a discussion with many more questions than they had at the beginning. • WHAT TOPIC IS DISCUSSED AT THE MEETUP? Participants suggest topics at the beginning of each meeting. We then vote and choose that event's most popular topic for discussion. No academic training in philosophy necessary; just enthusiasm for exchanging ideas and points of view. Some examples of subjects chosen on previous meetups: * What ideals are worth dying for? * Why are we never satisfied? * Why is it that human beings know that the society is going wrong, leaders are well informed about it and things continue as is? * Is identity necessary? * How can it be that people in democratic societies are so obsessed with power? (Desire to be different, better, stronger than others) * What is friendship? • WHO PARTICIPATES AT THIS MEETUP? Anybody is more than welcome to join our meetups. Our events gather people from different backgrounds, different cultures, while no philosophical background is mandatory. Our usual participants are people that have a hunger for deeper understanding of themselves and the world. People that value deep, honest and respectful dialogue. The inspiration for Socrates Cafe originates with the book of the same name, written by the philosopher Christopher Phillips. (Socrates Cafe: A Fresh Taste of Philosophy, 2002). Phillips felt that the Socratic method of dialogue and discussion should be practiced not just in academic settings, but among everyday people interested in examining deep questions together. Hundreds of Socrates Cafe groups now exist around the world. To learn more, visit [[https://socratescafe.com](https://socratescafe.com/)]([https://emea01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsocratescafe.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7C%7C1b245fc060a24a1b22c508dd324f736a%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638722038989360624%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=pLtcEu25qgDHP1XvhFs5Cx4L1rRDYmqwnNWgxalKovY%3D&reserved=0](https://emea01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsocratescafe.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7C%7C1b245fc060a24a1b22c508dd324f736a%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638722038989360624%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=pLtcEu25qgDHP1XvhFs5Cx4L1rRDYmqwnNWgxalKovY%3D&reserved=0) "Protegido por Outlook: [https://socratescafe.com/.](https://socratescafe.com/) Haga clic o pulse para seguir el vínculo.").

**A room full of teams and one comedian standing in your way.** • Wednesdays • 8:00 PM • At The Clubhouse: Laietana 6 • In English • Free • Consumption Required • Win a 50 Euro Bar Tab! Pub Quiz League is not your average pub quiz. It’s a fast-paced, game-show-style showdown where your team isn’t just competing against other tables — you’re competing against a comedian. Hosted by Veronica Peralta and Warcos, Pub Quiz League blends sharp trivia with unpredictable comedy. It’s smart without being smug, competitive without being hostile, and structured just enough to keep the madness under control. Bring a full squad and play strategically, or come solo and join a team on the night. It’s social, welcoming, and built to get the whole room involved — whether you're answering questions, cheering from your table, or volunteering for the spotlight. Reserve your free spot at TheComedyClubhouse.es

Volvemos a la carga con mucho teatro y más ganas que nunca de poder compartir este maravilloso arte con vosotros. Teatro en estado puro al alcance de todos! Perfecciona tu técnica con nuestro curso de entrenamiento actoral diseñado para actores y actrices con experiencia previa que buscan afinar su instrumento y profundizar en su técnica. El entrenamiento actoral es un proceso continuo de exploración y precisión: cuerpo, voz, emoción y pensamiento puestos al servicio de una interpretación auténtica y consciente. Trabajaremos sobre presencia escénica, creación de personaje, texto, acción, improvisación y conexión emocional, con foco en la excelencia y la verdad escénica. Espacio de búsqueda, descubrimiento y crecimiento. Durante el proceso el grupo decidirá si quiere realizar alguna presentación y/o montaje como muestra de la formación. Para acceder a este grupo es necesaria experiencia previa mínima de 2 años. No os preocupéis si no hay mucha gente apuntada por meetup, la actividad se hace igual porque tenemos más gente apuntada por otros lugares. Lo único ESENCIAL PARA PODER ASISITIR es que nos escribas para que te CONFIRMEMOS LA PLAZA. Sin confirmación por parte nuestra no podréis acceder al evento

**🌈✨MI NIÑA INTERIOR** Taller creativo y experiencial Viernes 5 de junio · 18:30–20:00 · Barcelona Crecemos creyendo que para hacer arte hay que tener talento, técnica o “ser creativas”. Y poco a poco dejamos de jugar, de improvisar y de crear libremente. En este encuentro volveremos a conectar con esa parte espontánea, curiosa y juguetona que muchas veces queda olvidada en la vida adulta. A través de distintos materiales y propuestas creativas, exploraremos el arte desde el juego y la expresión libre, dejando de lado el perfeccionismo y la autoexigencia. No se trata de hacerlo “bien”, sino de permitirse experimentar, disfrutar y sorprenderse. No es necesario tener experiencia artística previa. Solo ganas de jugar, crear y regalarse un momento diferente. ✨ Grupo reducido ✨ Todos los materiales incluidos ✨ Reserva previa necesaria También es una propuesta ideal para venir con amigas. Si sois un grupo de 4 a 6 personas, podéis contactar para organizar una sesión privada. 📍 ALA - Atelier Libre de Arteterapia Pg. de Sant Joan 58, Barcelona ✉️ info@alaterapia.art 📱 +34 611 693 03

Summer 2011. Young music critic Grace (Barbie Ferreira) moves to Montreal to write a book on Alanis Morissette, but her plans are complicated by a love triangle with two members of an indie band she is covering, as decides to become their publicist. You are to buy (TBA) your own ticket for the screening around 19:00. We plan to gather after the show for a drink and some tapas to discuss the film Based in part on director Chandler Levack's own young adulthood prior to becoming a professional music critic and filmmaker

Encuentro para conocernos , compartir nuestros momentos vitales, nuestras necesidades, descubrimientos, recibir ayuda si lo deseas, etc. Si eres nuev@ en el crecimiento interior-personal-espiritual , te ofrezco leerte tu carta astrologica y compartirte tips esenciales para ser más Fuerte y Libre. Animate. Juntos somos más Fuertes ! **Si quieres asistir escríbeme por whatsapp al 678777477.** **Los encuentros se organizarán desde el grupo de whatsapp.** (por lo que aunque no veas inscripciones aquí no significa nada).

### Friday Night Live Our Friday night comedy showcase featuring a new lineup every week. See the best local acts, killer visiting comedians, and up-and-coming new acts trying their best material. A different friendly host every week AND a brand new lineup of the best Barcelona based comedians & professional touring comedians! 7 Comedians perform around 10 minutes of comedy each Every Friday Show starts at 10pm and will be done by midnight - We have a short break in the middle to grab refreshments. Tickets: 12 euros online, 15 euros at the door. 10 euros online for groups of 4+ \- Buy tickets on [The Comedy Clubhouse Website](https://thecomedyclubhouse.es/event-category-showcases/). \*This show is professionally filmed, so comedians always make sure to bring their best material for the camera (and the audience). ## Where? At The Comedy Clubhouse - Barcelona's dedicated English Comedy Club. At The Comedy Clubhouse we're committed to providing a space for people to *relax, chat, meet new people, make mistakes, develop their craft, say stupid things, laugh, cry, detox from the internet AND learn that stepping outside your comfort zone doesn't have to be that uncomfortable.* **Basically we're bringing community back baby!** ## How? We run 20+ different shows a week of all different types and have had massive stars like Louis CK & Michelle Wolf perform at our club. We produce sketches and funny videos every day on our Instagram of us goofing around. We have Improv jams, Improv Workshops, Open Mics, Friendly Bartenders, Yoga Lessons, Writing Sessions & More! ## What People Say About Us? We have an average rating of 4.9 Stars on Google across **OVER 500 REVIEWS!** People that come here love the friendly tone that we set, and they enjoy having a place they can relax and be themselves. Here are some nice things people have said recently *'Pure laughs and silliness every time! Love the weekly Fat Goose shows, nice mix of newcomers and comedy pros :)' - Joe* *'Funky chunky is a great plan to enjoy comedy on a Monday night. Mixed new and professional comedians trying out their jokes and brilliantly hosted by Luke and Hannah' - Albert* *'A kind of hotspot for English speaking Comedy in Barcelona. A pleasant friendly bar in the main floor and a middle sized show venue in the basement. What I have seen had a nice atmosphere and was full of laughter as well. Especially the "Midweek Crisis" on Wednesday was a hilarious show where also little or bigger problems of audience members became funnily solved away.' Stephen* ### Some People Don't Like Us! Some people don't like us, that's ok, we're not for everyone. Around 1% of the people that come here, find something they don't like. Sometimes people complain about the lack of drink variety, or about the chaotic feel of the place. Other people find that the open mic comedy event they attended didn't meet the standards they are used to on Netflix. If you come to The Comedy Clubhouse, please understand that it is a work in progress. We are constantly changing & improving and trying to develop new talent. \- It's the Sagrada Familia of comedy\. Just give us another 140 years and it'll be perfect :\) ## Get Involved? [Join our WhatsApp regulars chat](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GXUvXSSorezD1GjnlUcNj4) for a weekly update on all the different things we have going on. Or Follow us on Instagram (@TheComedyClubhouseBcn) or [subscribe on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOPE7ii4-SlPOtZnrdDptVg)... Or just come and hang out. We're here every day :).

**ADVANCED STAGE & SCREEN CLASS** **THESE ARE WEEKLY WORKSHOPS FOR DEDICATED PROFESSIONALS** with working experience in theater, film or televsion. **THIS ADVANCED CLASS** is a true working space for actors who want to engage directly with their creative process, and not the result. Through guided experimentation, scene work, and development, actors collaborate directly with writers and directors - not simply interpreting material, but actively shaping it. The focus is to strengthen the actor's instrument: presence, real responsiveness, imagination, and concentration. The work is practical, rigorous and collaborative. Each session invites participants to explore text, create new works, and refine their craft. **THE WORK INVOLVES:** * Scene work in collaboration with writers and directors * Development of new material in the rehearsal process * Exploration of technique through active practice * Immediate and active feedback **THIS IS FOR:** **Professional level - experienced or trained** **APPROVAL REQUIRED** * Are interested in process, and not the outcome * Want to work in a professional and focused atmosphere * Are ready to engage as collaborators **APPROACH: THIS IS A WORKING LABORATORY** **ACTORS ARE EXPECTED** * to participate actively * to take creative risks * Contribute to a shared process **ABOUT THE FACILITATOR:** Tomislav is a versatile storyteller with a rich backgound in writing, directing and teaching. He received his masters degree in writing and directing at Columbia University in 1993, and worked with well known directors David Lynch, Emir Kusturica, and Martin Scorsese. He is also a lifetime member of the Actors Studio in New York which shaped his process in helping actors stengthen their craft.

### **🎤 Thorny Thursday Open Mic – A Comedy Night with a Twist!** ### **🌵 What is Thorny Thursday?** Welcome to **Thorny Thursday Open Mic**, the comedy night where **anything can happen**! This is a **welcoming stage for comedians of all levels**, whether they’re testing new material or delivering their **best jokes** to impress. **You are the audience they need**, and your laughter (or silence) helps shape the future of their sets. **Why Thursdays?** Well, until we officially get a **4-day work week**, make **Thursdays your new Fridays**! Stick it to the man, have a drink, and enjoy a night of **hilarious, unpredictable stand-up comedy**. *** ### **🎭 Why Should You Come to Thorny Thursday?** At **Thorny Thursday**, we go beyond comedy—we balance the universe! Each week, we give **you** the chance to share your highs and lows in our **"Thorns & Roses" challenge**. 🌹 **The person who had the BEST week** and 🌵 **The person who had the WORST week** will get a FREE shot on us!! That’s right—**we restore universal karma, one drink at a time**! *** ### **📍 Where & When can I see Thorny Thursday Open Mic?** 📍 **Secret Comedy Club, Barcelona** 🗓️ **Every Thursday at 8.30pm** 🎟️ **Get your tickets now at [Secret Comedy Club](https://yourwebsite.com/tickets)** *** ## **🍹 The Secret Comedy Club Experience** **Secret Comedy Club** is an **exclusive underground venue** dedicated to **stand-up comedy in English and Spanish**. Designed for **raw, unfiltered comedy**, it offers an **up-close and personal experience**, just as stand-up was meant to be seen. Want food with your comedy? Upstairs, there’s a **Chilean restaurant** serving delicious empanadas and drinks—come early or stay late to enjoy! *** ### **🔗 Want More? Follow Us!** 📲 **Follow us on Instagram** →[Thorny Thursday Comedy](https://www.instagram.com/thornythursdaycomedy/) 📢 **More comedy nights?** → Check out our [full lineup at Secret Comedy Club](https://secretcomedyclubbarcelona.com/en/english-shows/) *** ## **🎟️ Get Ready for a Night Like No Other!** **Reserve your ticket in advance** to guarantee your seat (and give comedians a reason to live!) or take your chances at the door—seats may still be available. Looking forward to seeing you at **Secret Comedy Club**—**tell everyone, but tell them quietly.**

What happens beneath the waves stays beneath the waves. Or does it? Join us for The Sex Lives of Underwater Creatures and Plants, a dive into the surprisingly scandalous world of coral orgies, gender-switching fish, and orchids that seduce bees with fake promises of love. Nature's reproductive strategies are stranger, more creative, and more dramatic than anything you'll find on land. And we have the science to prove it. Bring wine/beer/drinks/food/snacks/whatever to share. **Our events fill up very quickly. To avoid missing out on future events, join the WhatsApp group via this link:** [https://tally.so/r/w4G5L5](https://tally.so/r/w4G5L5) Press the buzzer marked Semi sotano 2 to be let in. It's down the stairs, first door on the right. Image: From *Kunstformen der Natur* (1904) by Ernst Haeckel

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!

Join us as we get together to see Paul Rudd in the latest comedy-drama-musical from John Carney, POWER BALLAD! The film follows a washed-up wedding singer, a fading boy band singer and a stolen hit song. Here’s a description, trailer and plan for this event: DESCRIPTION: Rick, a washed-up wedding singer, and Danny, a fading boy band star, bond over music and a late-night jam session. When Danny turns Rick's song into a hit, Rick sets out to reclaim the recognition he believes he deserves. Power Ballad is written/directed by John Carney, the master of the modern musical and creative mind behind Once, Begin Again and Sing Street! It stars Paul Rudd, Nick Jonas, Peter McDonald, Marcella Plunkett, Havana Rose Liu and Jack Reynor. BUZZ & ACCLAIM: The film premiered to rave reviews at this year’s Dublin International Film Festival where critics call it “a sure-fired crowd-pleaser” that “just might be the feel-good hit of the year!” Others say, “Paul Rudd delivers a career-best performance in this charmer” that’s both “hilarious and deeply moving." The film continues John Carney’s “long run of success with yet another charmer” and “a sharp, hopeful crowd-pleaser that strikes the right notes!” SUMMER OF ICE CREAM, VOL 2: SHAKE NO. 8! Ranked the #1 Ice Cream Shop in Columbus, this is a perfect early stop on our Summer of Ice Cream! Their menu uses made-from-scratch recipes in an array of traditional, specialty and vegan shakes, hot cocoa, crepes, waffle sticks, specialty coffee & espresso, and more! Their specialty shakes are as delicious as they are over-the-top and they offer an extensive vegan menu! You can check out their full menu here: [https://www.shakeno8.com/menu.php](https://www.shakeno8.com/menu.php) PLAN: Please purchase your ticket for the 6:45pm showing and we’ll meet in the upstairs lobby between 6:25 and 6:35pm! Advance ticket purchase is advised for this opening night showing! Once you have yours, please list your seat number in the Comments section of this event. We'll head to nearby Shake No. 8 immediately following the show! Should be a fun one, Dan

In the year 2044, in the age of AI, a woman named Gabrielle (Seydoux) tries to purify her DNA by purging the inherited memories of her past lives. She (re)lives her life in 1910 Paris and 2014 Los Angeles, and as the procedure goes on, the lines between her worlds become blurred. These three timelines have a lot of connective tissue holding them together; certain symbols and motifs appear repeatedly, not to mention Mackay’s Louis, a figure whom Gabrielle seems drawn to in each lifetime. *The Beast / La Bête* can be streamed for free on Kanopy or the Criterion Channel. It's also available for rent on Amazon Prime, AppleTV and YouTube.

Whether you've never done improv before, or you've done it for so long you knew Del Close on a personal level, or anywhere in between, come join us! Swing by *Gresso's* for the **Columbus Improv Comedy Meetup** for some fun and games! The idea behind improv is to create entire scenes from scratch based on a suggestion from the audience. This can be done in game form, like *Whose Line Is It Anyway*, *ComedySportz*, or *Wild 'n Out*; it could also be done to tell stories, like *Middleditch and Schwartz*. Our meetup, which is central Ohio's longest running (and free!) weekly comedy event, brings the games (and occasionally different forms) for you to play in a safe, supportive, and compassionate environment. Not only is it a lot of fun, but you get to work on thinking faster on your feet, plus it's an excellent way to meet new people and make friendships that'll last a lifetime! Ask yourself if you want to join the **Columbus Improv Comedy Meetup**, and say "Yes, And" that you'll have fun!