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**Why are so many of us exhausted** — not from hardship, but from **the relentless pressure to do more, be more, optimize more?** Korean-German philosopher Byung-Chul Han has a diagnosis, and it might make you look at your own daily life differently. The Burnout Society is a short, sharp book that asks **why burnout, depression, and anxiety have become the characteristic experiences of our time — and whether the problem runs deeper than stress management or work-life balance.** Byung-Chul Han is a Korean-German philosopher based in Berlin who writes short, dense books diagnosing what’s gone wrong in contemporary life. He writes short, dense books — often under 100 pages — that draw on continental philosophy, cultural theory, and East Asian thought to diagnose something gone wrong in contemporary life. The Burnout Society, first published in German in 2010, was one of his early breakthroughs and one of his most widely read works. Join us for a close reading and open discussion. No prior knowledge of Han or continental philosophy is required. Participants are encouraged to read the text in advance and come prepared with a passage, a question, or a point of resistance. (I didn’t realize that the internet archive option is unavailable. If you can’t easily find a copy, please drop me a message here and I’ll help you out)

The perfect code doesn't exi... by Martin Hořeňovský Perfect code doesn't exist, right? There are always tradeoffs, complications and hidden complexities in the way. At least until now. I wrote the perfect C++ function, and I'll show it to you. What's more, I'll prove it to you, using all the different automated tools and approaches we commonly rely on during development: compiler warnings, static analysis, code coverage and others. In practical terms, I will showcase various tools we use during development; what issues they can catch, what issues they do catch, and why they protect us from Murphy, but not Machiavelli. Timetable: 18:00 Get together, setup, socialize 18:30 talk starts ??:?? talk ends, more socializing For those who want to join online here is the **[ZOOM LINK](https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87626916146?pwd=tE0xBia9Mnd8t2IGshtNpwyekQ9Zle.1)** While you wait why not join our **[DISCORD SERVER](https://discord.gg/EPMXNGuHXG)**

**Agenda:** * Introduction * Onsite/remote talk & Campfire * Lightning Talks / Fuck ups Open door @ 19:00 Prague time, start 19:30 Once a month on the last Tuesday, we bring together Web3 builders - tech. founders / smart contract programmers / auditors. Whether you are a Web2 developer interested to learn more or a senior in the Web3 sphere, our meetup is for you! Enjoy a nice cold lager and get ready to blow your mind on what’s possible in blockchain. Our upcoming meetup will be again hosted at Decada - a crypto-friendly cafe bar with an inviting atmosphere and friendly staff. Decada's commitment to innovation makes it the perfect venue for gathering like-minded people. They are happy to invite us to join them for an evening of fresh perspectives, vibrant discussions, and good company at Decada. Have something to share like a project or protocol in Web3? You get the floor for 5 minutes. Please signup here: [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Dm3De2kWn00STS44Y0vyXtZsFd1A5TUU7sVH0aydr0s/edit](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Dm3De2kWn00STS44Y0vyXtZsFd1A5TUU7sVH0aydr0s/edit) The meetup is focused on project conceptual design and smart contract development. Not frontends and JS Frameworks - there are other meetups for those. Example topics are inheritance approaches, comparison of proxies, their gas, size, ect. Other talks will be about cross chain / layer calls, blind signing, security, clever hacks, and more. Regarding contracts level - any smart contracts, i.e. not limited to EVM based. Have questions or want to share something cool with us? Join our community group on Telegram to get updates or to share knowledge: [https://t.me/+eA4eMYlEo-k2ZGVk](https://t.me/+eA4eMYlEo-k2ZGVk) We look forward to seeing you all!

**Anotace přednášky:** AI nástroje píšu kód rýchlejšie ako kedykoľvek predtým. No rýchlosť bez kontroly kvality je len technický dlh vo väčšom meradle. V tejto prednáške sa pozrieme na to, ako LLM skutočne fungujú, ako inteligentne pracovať s kontextom a ako z AI dostať konzistentný, kvalitný výstup. Ukážeme si, ako používať AI na písanie testov, a prečo je verifikácia kódu kľúčová pre tímy, ktoré sa na AI pri vývoji výrazne spoliehajú. **Čo si odnesieš:** * Pochopíš, ako LLM a AI agenti skutočne fungujú pod kapotou * Naučíš sa pracovať s kontextom tak, aby si z AI dostával lepšie výsledky * Zistíš, ako písať čisté testy pomocou AI * Pochopíš, prečo je verifikácia nevyhnutná, keď AI píše väčšinu kódu **O řečníkovi:** Filip Hric začal svoju kariéru tým, že zdieľal to, čo sa naučil o testovaní. A nejako sa to rozbehlo. Jeho blog prekročil 2 milióny prečítaní, jeho kurzy absolvovali tisíce vývojárov a testerov a stal sa jedným z mien, na ktoré sa ľudia v oblasti testingu a quality engineeringu odvolávajú. Dnes spolupracuje s vývojovými tímami na tom, ako zabudovať kvalitu priamo do ich procesu, vystupuje na konferenciách po celom svete a snaží sa, aby éra AI nebola strašiakom pre tých, ktorým záleží na softvéri, ktorý naozaj funguje. Žije na Slovensku so svojou ženou a štyrmi deťmi. Beháva a hrá na gitare. Těšíme se - organizátoři [Pro:]Test! **POZOR**! Meetup probíhá na adrese: **Lihovarská 1060/12, 190 00 Praha 9-Balabenka**, NE v sídle Accentura na Holešovicích. **Setkání probíhá osobně na místě bez streamování. Pořizovat budeme záznam, který následně zveřejníme na našem [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@profesionalni_testeri).**

🎤Velvet Tuesdays at Czech Inn Bar are back! 🎤 Stand-up Show in English. Join us for the great night of laughs at the first weekly comedy show in Prague! 🍺 Czech Inn Bar, Francouzská 76, Prague. (🚋 stop Krymská). 🚪 Doors opens at 7 pm, show starts at 8 pm ⏰ 🎫 200,- CZK with Welcome shot of rum included! https://goout.net/en/velvet-tuesday-comedy-show/ezkbaic/ 😊 Every week great line-up of comedians, traveling comedians and surprising guest welcomed.

Anyone up for having an after work pint? :) Join me at Becketts Irish pub at 7pm! Try to come on time, the booking is on my name. :) PS. A symbolic fee of 40 CZK will be collected in order to cover the Meetup membership subscription, thank you for understanding and hope to see you all there! Maya

\~FREE EVENT\~ Meet Locals & internationals People Every Tuesday & Make New Friends🙂 For introverts and shy people (we all are sometimes), we have ice-breaking games and more... so feel free to come by. Everyone is invited to enjoy amazing Cocktails in 135kc only🍸 Beer in 49 kc 🥂🍻 It is organized after our Biggest Event in Central Europe with 234 people in a single event. 🙂 📍LOCATION TEQUILA TALES BAR & MUSIC CLUB Újezd 409/19, 118 00 Malá Strana, 118 00 Prague, Czech Republic (Nearest tram stop- Hellichova & Ujezd) ❓Questions❓ Follow & write to https://www.instagram.com/tequilatales_prg/ *** \~AKCE ZDARMA\~ Každé úterý se seznamte s místními a mezinárodními lidmi a najděte si nové přátele🙂 Pro introverty a stydlivé lidi (všichni jsme někdy) máme hry na lámání ledu a další... tak neváhejte a přijďte. Všichni jsou zváni k vychutnání úžasných koktejlů jen za 135 kč🍸 Pivo za 49 kč 🥂🍻 Je pořádána po naší největší akci ve střední Evropě s 234 lidmi na jediné akci. 🙂 📍 POLOHA TEQUILA TALES BAR & MUSIC CLUB Újezd 409/19, 118 00 Malá Strana, 118 00 Praha, Česká republika (nejbližší tramvajová zastávka- Hellichova & Újezd) ❓Otázky❓ Sledujte a pište https://www.instagram.com/tequilatales_prg/

Join us for Symposium! 🌞🌻🌳 In antiquity, a symposium was a gathering of friends who came together to recline around a shared table, where wine and conversation flowed freely into the night. Together, they would choose a topic and take turns speaking, listening, and laughing—guided by the rhythms of drink and dialogue. Inspired by this tradition, our Symposium has no set theme. It's an invitation to come together with other curious minds, to offer up questions or ideas, and to vote together on where to begin. Whether you're hungry for connection or simply seeking space to speak and be heard, you're warmly welcomed to join the conversation. Symposium will meet in parks throughout Prague, embracing the sunshine and pleasant weather while we have it. Bring a blanket or something to sit on. There’s no cost to join, but please bring a snack or drink to share, if you're able. Most of all, bring a curious mind and a willingness to learn from the insight of others. Feel free to bring a friend or two--also, children and friendly dogs are welcome! \*\*\* If the weather doesn't cooperate, we'll try to find an alternate venue—so keep an eye on the event chat or your email for updates. Also, despite the origins of the Symposium, our goal is not necessarily to get drunk and the organizer would encourage you not to come with that sole purpose in mind. :) The first 45 minutes of the event will be dedicated to simply getting to know one another, and we highly encourage you to join for this part. We will then vote whether to continue free conversation, to join together in a single conversation, or to split up into multiple groups. Afterwards, you’re welcome to stay or follow onto any spontaneous activity that unfolds. A note on attendance: If you need to cancel, please do so at least a few days in advance and update your RSVP accordingly. This helps honor the host’s efforts and makes space for others who would like to attend. Repeated last-minute cancellations or no-shows may result in being placed on the waitlist for future events.

Let's play badminton at Sports Centre Olšanka. We'll meet at 10.40 and play for 60 minutes. If you have a Multisport card please bring it along, as it will make the court free for you and also reduce the cost for others. If you don't have a Multisport card the game will cost you a maximum of 150 crowns, probably much less. I will cover the cost of the court so please bring cash to pay me. There is a small organisation fee of 20 crowns for all players to participate in this event. Racquets can be rented for 50 crowns.

You went on that retreat, read the book, committed to meditating daily. And here you are at 3 am, drunkenly staring down a Žižkov doner, wondering what happened. Come share your spiritual misadventures. You can bring a story, poem, insight, or simply come and hang out. This is a space for anyone interested in spirituality and meditation. All paths and experiences are welcome! We are meeting at Stromovka Park, near Stromovka Fountain. Bring something to sit on. Pets are always welcome! We’ll start with an opening circle, short group meditation, then move into sharing and discussion. If you arrive while we're meditating, feel free to join us quietly.

**The most enjoyable way to meet new people without going clubbing! ✨** Tancheerna is unlike any dance event you’ve ever been to—there are no complex routines or staring at your feet. We hit the play button at 19:00 and start right away with fun group dances that are so simple, even children can do them. Later we blend in some easy couple dances mixing European classics, modern folklore, and smooth Latin rhythms. Our evenings are all about **great music, laughter, and the simple joy of moving together.** You don’t need a partner or any dance experience to join us. As long as you can sway to the rhythm, you belong. We use fun group mixers and rotate constantly, making it the perfect, fresh way to come alone and **connect with everyone naturally**. At 21:00, we wrap up the music and head to the nearby bistro for drinks and socializing. 📍 **Vítkov**: https://maps.app.goo.gl/JqyW62aohn18g5ZB8 **🕒 THE PLAN:** 18:50 - Arrival & Hellos **19:00 - The Music Starts! 🎶** 21:00 - Socializing at Bistro Vítkov 🍻 🎟️ **FREE ENTRY** 🌤️ **Weather Note:** This is an OPEN-AIR event! We dance only if the weather is nice.. 👟 Wear comfy sneakers or go completely barefoot. Pack a water bottle to stay hydrated and a hoodie when the sun goes down. Tančírna (pronounced tahn-cheer-nah) comes from the Czech word "tančit" (to dance) and literally means "a place for dancing". If you love to move and want to make new friends, simply show up on Friday and let’s dance!! 💃

**The ABSOLUTE BEST place to be on a Saturday night in Prague! 🤩🍹** Every Saturday, we take over a stunning venue right in the city center and give you **total freedom to mingle at your own pace**. There’s no hand-holding, name tags, or stiff corporate icebreakers here—just a room full of great people skipping the small talk and **sparking real connections**. ✨ During peak hours, the room gets **TOTALLY MAGNETIC** and sometimes even beautifully chaotic. And to be honest, we love it exactly like this! Bar Nomads is all about pure social flow! ⚡🔥 If that’s your vibe, drop the city masks and dive headfirst into our lovely Hoffa madness. You’ll leave feeling energized, deeply connected, and a little bit more like **a true Praguer.** 😎🤙 📍 **Hoffa Bar:** https://maps.app.goo.gl/HRPxX9ruUHphZ4u37

Hello ladies, Another meeting is here 🎉 Would you like to get to know other women who are interested in IT or work in the field? Let's build a community together, meet & get to know new friends, and talk about everything and anything. This time we may meet outside 🌳 But it depends on weather so check out this event few days before it's happening for more precise location. Looking forward to seeing you! 😊

Monthly working lunch for Columbus business owners. One specific topic, one to three actions you can run this week. You can be the best at what you do and still be invisible. If local buyers cannot find you, the phone does not ring. Marketing Monday Lunch + Learn is a monthly working lunch for Columbus business owners focused on building relationships, local networking, and local marketing. Every kind of local business welcome. No pitch round, no pressure, no upsell. **This month** Most local businesses pick one or two places to be visible and call it good. The result is inconsistent calls and a feeling that marketing is not working. We will walk through the three places every local business needs to show up, plus the fourth place most owners ignore that quietly produces the warmest leads. **What to expect** Doors open at noon. Order lunch and drinks at the cafe counter or bring your own. You get real conversation with other local owners and a focused marketing lesson. You leave knowing people and with one to three actions to run that week. The room is reserved through 1:30 PM. **Who this is for** Any local business owner who wants clearer marketing direction and real local relationships. Service businesses, retail, home services, professional services, online owners building local presence, anyone serious about being part of the Columbus business community. **Not the right fit if** You are here to pitch the room or recruit for an MLM. **Details** * Second Monday of every month * 12:00 to 1:30 PM * Good Cafe Easton, 4400 Easton Commons, Ste 150, Columbus, OH 43219 * Order lunch and drinks at the counter when you arrive * Free to attend, RSVP required, space is limited **About the host** Rita Suzanne is a local marketing strategist and the founder of Local Marketing Method. She runs Visibility is Profitability, the membership where local business owners build the system that keeps their phone ringing. Learn more at learnlocalmarketing.com. Register here: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1989964540509?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1989964540509?aff=oddtdtcreator)

Want to be a speaker? submit your talk to our Call for Presenters!!! https://sessionize.com/azure-cbus-2026/

Our monthly PHP meetup. A virtual shindig courtesy of Zoom. Check back here for the details around 6:15 pm

CONNECTED – Grove City A casual, people-first networking gathering. CONNECTED – Grove City is a casual, people-first networking gathering. Join us for a relaxed, low-pressure space to meet new people, build real relationships, and have meaningful conversations — no sales pitches required. From 7:30–8:30 AM every 3rd Wednesday of the month at the Grove City Business Center. Coffee & baked goods available for purchase at Pick ’Em Up Joe's. Free street & public lot parking behind the building. Free to attend & open to all!

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Build your network the fun and productive way! We have had THOUSANDS of amazing connections created at our luncheons over the last 9 years! Join us at the brand new North High Brewing, in Downtown Dublin, every 3rd Monday from 11:30am-1pm! The address is: 56 N High St, Dublin, OH 43017 There is plenty of free parking across the street in the Library Parking lot! All are welcome, and there is no charge for the event. Just purchase your own lunch! Whether you are a new networker, or a seasoned networker, you'll feel welcome from the time you arrive, and leave energized with all of your new connections! Arrive at 11:30am to enjoy some open networking in a very cool location! At 11:45am, everyone will be seated, order their own meals, and get to know their new table-mates! Beginning at noon, we provide the opportunity for all participants to be introduced and welcomed to the group. Having a good conversation and want to stay longer? No problem, we have a private room, so stay as long as you like. We do have a limited amount of space, so RSVP right away and please honor your RSVP! I will keep an eye out and close off the event once we reach capacity. See you at lunch! By attending an event with the CONNECTED Networking Group, Become a Better Networker, and/or Chris Borja, you are granting permission to the CONNECTED Networking Group, Become a Better Networker, Chris Borja, and anyone authorized, to have unlimited right, without charge, to use your likeness in photos, videos, recordings and in all media now known or hereafter created to be used and distributed in perpetuity for promotional and publicity purposes. By attending an event you agree to release the CONNECTED Networking Group, Become a Better Networker, Chris Borja, and anyone authorized, their staff, board of directors, members and their partners from any liability.

You can sleep in on the Sesquicentennial (observed), we’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 I’d even want to. Thanks to the team at Nationwide of supporting the group.