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Escape the everyday hustle and find a moment of peace. Come experience the transformative power of meditation. Reduce stress, improve focus, and connect with your inner self. Join us and discover a path to greater well-being. Sessions are given in two languages (schedule below) In Spanish 19:15pm - 20:15pm In English 20:30pm - 21:30pm Address: Avda. Miguel de Cervantes 15, Nueva Andalucía (The entrance is located on the side of the building, at the intersection of Avda. Miguel de Cervantes and Calle Río Volga.) If you'd like to experience our wellness sessions or have a question,GET IN TOUCH and let's HAVE A CONVERSATION. \*\*\*\* Escápate del ajetreo diario y encuentra un momento de paz. Ven a experimentar el poder transformador de la meditación. Reduce el estrés, mejora tu concentración y conéctate con tu ser interior. Únete a nosotros y descubre un camino hacia un mayor bienestar. Las sesiones se imparten en dos idiomas (horario a continuación): En Español de 19:15h a 20:15h En Inglés de 20:30h a 21:30h Dirección: Avda Miguel de Cervantes 15, Nueva Andalucia (La entrada se encuentra en el costado del edificio, en la intersección de Avda. Miguel de Cervantes y Calle Río Volga) Si quieres venir a experimentar nuestras sesiones de bienestar o tienes preguntas, CONECTA y HABLAMOS. Áurea Instituto Español de Energía y Ciencia Interna - Áurea Spanish Institute of Energy and Inner Science - Costa del Sol & Marbella

### What to Expect in Our Space: * **Pure Positivity:** This is a "no-judgment zone" where we focus on what’s possible, not what’s standing in the way. * **True Empowerment:** I’m here to share the tools and mindset shifts that transformed my life, so you can start building yours. * **The Best Version of You:** We aren't just talking about change; we are practicing a **metamorphosis.** 🦋 * **Incredible Vibes:** You’ll be surrounded by a community of souls who are all choosing happiness, just like you. ### Your First Step: Don’t be shy! Introduce yourself in the comments or at our next meetup. Tell us one thing that made you smile today or one goal you’re excited to reach. **Remember:** The world looks different when you’re shining from the inside out. I can’t wait to meet you and start this journey together! **Enjoy your life—it’s a gift! ;) 🌻** **— Sebastian** *Mentor for Positive Mindset*

Topic to be announced. **THANK YOU** *Franklin University* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Franklin University*, please visit their website: https://www.franklin.edu/ **DIRECTIONS** Franklin University Fisher Hall 300 E. Main St, Columbus, OH 43215 Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jxjBA2hUmS5qrvhq8 Parking is FREE! Please park in Lot C in front of Fisher Hall. See attached map. NOTE: Map the address only. When mapping with Google Maps it may use the Fisher Hall at OSU, which is NOT correct. **Want to sponsor the pizza and/or bar tab?** Please contact me if you would like to sponsor this meetup's pizza and/or bar tab: angelo@mandato.com

We are bringing Microsoft Build sessions to Columbus Ohio! The Central Ohio Azure Meetup and Central Ohio .NET Developer's Group (CONDG) are coming together to bring some of the labs and breakouts from Microsoft Build to your backyard. In this free, 1 day event, you are going to Build stuff with us! And yes, there will be free food. So please RSVP for a head count!

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!

Couldn't make Knowledge? Or want to debrief the dancing robots or Autonomous Workforce? Join us for a Knowledge '26 recap, insights sharing, a couple rounds of golf, and fun at Topgolf. As always, drinks and food will be provided. More details to come — mark your calendar, RSVP, and save your spot today!

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