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(Full title – Breaking the 'Invisible Chains of Slavery': Recognition's Motivational Problem and Frederick Douglass's Abolitionist Politics of Shame) This talk reads Frederick Douglass as a theorist of recognition and examines one of the counterintuitive ways that he navigates what I call the “motivational problem.” Struggles for recognition encounter the motivational problem when there is no clear desire or need on the part of powerful individuals or dominant groups to confer affirmative recognition to those struggling for recognition. While most studies of the political and moral salience of recognition focus exclusively on the misrecognition of the oppressed, Douglass confronts the motivational problem by orienting the attention of his readers and audiences to a form of misrecognition experienced by white slaveholders: a recognition of a humanity that is falsely assumed to remain intact and undistorted as a result of slaveholding. Douglass rhetorically leverages this discrepancy for an abolitionist politics of shame. By demonstrating how slaveholders alienate their humanity, Douglass seeks to not only shame slaveholders but erode their external sources of recognition and persuade his white northern audiences to dis-identify with the slaveholders and thereby implicitly recognize their own misrecognition of the master’s humanity. Douglass sought to make slaveholding appear to white Americans (among others) as unappealing as it is in reality and thereby persuade his white audiences to adopt abolitionist principles. William Gregson https://www.politics.utoronto.ca/people/directories/graduate-students/william-gregson PhD Candidate Department of Political Science University of Toronto **About the Speaker:** I specialize in political theory, especially critical theory and the history of political thought. My dissertation focuses on the relationship between freedom and recognition and explores how intersubjective recognition is vital for achieving freedom even as it has the potential to inculcate new forms of dependence. Through an engagement with Frederick Douglass, Frantz Fanon, and Judith Butler, the dissertation seeks to paint a more complex historical and theoretical picture of how the concept of recognition evolved to become an important modern category. My work on Fanon and recognition can be read in *Political Theory.* Beyond my engagements with debates on recognition, my interests in political theory extend to questions concerning the role of love in a life of human flourishing. I am currently working on a series of co-authored papers with Joshua D. Goldstein that wrestle with the political and philosophical perplexities posed by modern family life and its institutional boundaries, particularly through a critical engagement with G.W.F. Hegel’s political thought. The first of these articles can be found in *The Review of Metaphysics.* **\* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \*** This is a talk with audience Q&A presented by the University of Toronto's Centre for Ethics that is free to attend and open to the public. Free pizza and refreshments will be provided at the event. The talk will also be streamed online with live chat [here](https://youtube.com/live/s82P2HZCFU0). About the Centre for Ethics (http://ethics.utoronto.ca): The Centre for Ethics is an interdisciplinary centre aimed at advancing research and teaching in the field of ethics, broadly defined. The Centre seeks to bring together the theoretical and practical knowledge of diverse scholars, students, public servants and social leaders in order to increase understanding of the ethical dimensions of individual, social, and political life. In pursuit of its interdisciplinary mission, the Centre fosters lines of inquiry such as (1) foundations of ethics, which encompasses the history of ethics and core concepts in the philosophical study of ethics; (2) ethics in action, which relates theory to practice in key domains of social life, including bioethics, business ethics, and ethics in the public sphere; and (3) ethics in translation, which draws upon the rich multiculturalism of the City of Toronto and addresses the ethics of multicultural societies, ethical discourse across religious and cultural boundaries, and the ethics of international society. The Ethics of A.I. Lab at the Centre For Ethics recently appeared on a list of 10 organizations leading the way in ethical A.I.: https://ocean.sagepub.com/blog/10-organizations-leading-the-way-in-ethical-ai

**We're launching a BRAND-NEW event, every Tuesday!** "Eat, drink and meet new people over the chessboard!" Come join us for casual & tournament play in a social chess setting. Open to ALL levels! There's always someone to play & have a chat with. Most attendees don't RSVP on the Meetup, except many more people than you'll see "Attending" 8:15-11 p.m. Kid friendly: up to 9p.m. Casual: All night! Tournament: Starts around 8:15 PM (ends roughly 9:45 PM) come earlier to secure your spot! It’s casual, unrated & you play with a clock! 3 minutes + 2 seconds. We provide all the equipment! **$10 for tournament entrance fee, casual play & fun!** Payment accepted via. cash, e-transfer or at [https://pubchess.shop](https://pubchess.shop) We are so happy to state that this is the 10th year of running pub chess (if you include COVID) and if it weren’t for you all we wouldn't have made it this long 💕♟️

SPEAK WITH CONFIDENCE! If you’re interested in improving your public speaking and leadership skills at an entertaining, educational and inspirational meeting, please visit us … it’s free! We meet weekly on Wednesday evenings. The location or link will be sent to those who confirm attendance. Brainwave Speakers Toastmasters club is a place where strangers become friends, where new ideas and experiences are shared. With a wide variety of ages, backgrounds and experiences, our members are an interesting and diverse group. Regardless of whether you are a professional, student, stay at home parent, job seeker or a retiree, you will find something of value at Brainwave Speakers Toastmasters club. Please feel welcome to visit us! Contact our Vice President of Membership at karen.goodyear333@gmail.com for details.

SYSTEM HOUSE OPEN DECKS! This Sunday Feb 8th at the Raven we’re giving back to the community with an open decks 2pm to 10pm for our local house artists! With the system label launching soon and our new venture into house curation, we want to find the local house artists that would be a great fit to spin at our house events and the talented house producers who can release on our label! All types of house welcome: progressive house, deep minimal tech, bass house, tech house, deep house, any type of house! Entry will be free for anyone attending and any DJ can apply via the link in our bio to be selected to perform at the Raven for the event. All sets will be recorded, both audio and video, with an option for professional media. Best sets will be posted on system socials(IG, TT, YT, SC etc) with the DJs permission for maximum exposure! Please note that the venue did not come free to us so we’ll have a sign up fee to cover costs. It is time to grow our local jhouse talent and give everyone a chance to spin at our favourite venue with modern equipment: 2 CDJ 3000s, an A9 mixer and a brand new RMX IGNITE! Proud to run this event with our partners [@portfolio.sessions](https://www.instagram.com/portfolio.sessions/) [@bnbhurtspodcast](https://www.instagram.com/bnbhurtspodcast/) [@ravengalleryto](https://www.instagram.com/ravengalleryto/)

**Visitors are always welcome!** Drop by and experience a Toastmasters club first hand. Brainwave Speakers is an open club Toastmasters Club. Everyone is welcome. If you are committed to growing as a speaker and leader, and want to do it in a supportive social atmosphere, we'd love to meet you! **Meetings are every Wednesday 6:45 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.** Please arrive by 6:30 p.m. for a social/networking session. Directions and information can be found at https://1001005.toastmastersclubs.org/ Contact us at vpm-1001005@toastmastersclubs.org

**Join Pub Chess Liberty for a fun and relaxed evening of casual and tournament chess!** Whether you're a beginner eager to meet new friends or a seasoned player looking for a challenge, this event is the perfect way to socialize, strategize, and unwind in one of Liberty Village’s most welcoming brewery spaces. All skill levels are welcome—so come on over, grab a drink from the bar, and make your move! 📍 **Left Field Brewery – Liberty Village** 🗓️ **Every Tuesday** 🕗 **8:30 PM – 10:30 PM** ♟️ **Casual Play:** All night long ⏱️ **Tournament:** Starts around 8:30 PM. Come early to secure your spot! It’s casual, unrated, and played with a clock: **5 minutes + 3 seconds increment** 💰 **Entry Fee:** $10 – cash or card accepted 🏆 **First Place Prize:** A **6-pack of Left Field beer** (courtesy of the brewery!) No drink or food ticket included, but the brewery’s full menu is available for purchase. Come for the chess, stay for the community—and maybe leave with a victory and a cold 6-pack!

Deeper Connections Disguised as Game Night \| Skip Small talk\. Start Playing\! \| Facilitated Games & "Cards FOR Humanity " Play \#1 Card Game\! #### **😍 Deeper Connections *Disguised* as a Conversation Game Night \~ Curated Community** #### 5️⃣ **Welcome to "Wildcard Wednesdays!"** *Inspired by "Timeleft"* we also curate tables of 5+ people based on your **"Play Personality**" a quiz we created exclusively for our events = Intimate Experience & every week is different depending on the group & games. 🎲 **Board Game ForePlay!** \~ "Choose your own Adventure" **100+ Games** Collection \~ Something for Everyone! Connect based on our different themes ***🃏 BYOB \~ Welcome to Bring your own Board Games/convo cards/tarot deck & Booze***🍺🍹 **[💌 PLEASE](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1980401871308?aff=oddtdtcreator) *[CLICK ME](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1980401871308?aff=oddtdtcreator)* [TO RSVP ON EVENTBRITE 🎟️](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1980401871308?aff=oddtdtcreator)** ### **👩‍❤️‍👨 OUR HOSTESS RAINBOW:** ### **Extremely talented in meeting strangers & also connecting them with other strangers, one of the reasons is because she is an Airbnb Superhost = Strangers in your home - what's more personal then that! This had her realize WOW no matter where were from... "Were Not Really Strangers!"** ### **🤗 WHO IS THIS EVENT FOR?...EVERYONE! :)** * 👩‍❤️‍👨 **SINGLES** & Looking to Mingle? Curated Games "Slow Connection" vs "speed dating" * 🙋‍♀️🙋🏽 **FRIENDS/FAMILY** \~ Fun way to reconnect & deepen friendships in a playful way * 💝 **COUPLES:** New Date Nights vs "Netflix & Chill" Learn something new about your boo * **🌈 ALL-INCLUSIVE \~** Including (& not limited to) LGBTQ2S+ & BIPOC & All Ages/Abilities)

❄️ 🧣 **February Blues: A Cozy Dinner Gather** ☕❄️ **“A Cozy Meetup Feast to Beat the February Blues”** Don’t let winter win! Come over for a cozy night of laughter, dinner, drinks, and maybe play some Apple to Apples. This is all about community, connection, and keeping the February blues at bay. Space is vert limited with only 11 spots. **Inspired by Doug Turner — the 87-year-old neighbour who throws parties “until the cops show up.” - [CLICK HERE](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94M7QWQcZCY) to learn more about Doug's wild party!!!** Let’s keep the community spirit alive this winter! February can be cold, dark, and dreary — but not if we’re all together sharing a warm meal, laughter, and good company. Expect a night of great food, conversation, laughter, and maybe make a new friend 🐾 ***Note:*** *Cookie the Cat will also be attending (in his own mysterious way).* *** **🕕 Time:** 6:00 PM (Dinner served at 7:00 PM — please don’t be late!) **📍 Location:** Mathew’s Place (address shared by text before the event) **🍲 What’s for Dinner?** We’ll enjoy a hearty **home-cooked winter meal** - * Beef Stew * Roasted Brussel Sprouts or something roasted * Bread and Butter * Buddha Salad * Apple Crisp with Ice Cream and Whipped Cream - You are welcome bring dessert ☕**Drinks?** * Warm Apple Cider * Hot Chocolate * Juice * Pop * Bring your own tea and mug **🍰 What to Bring:** * BYOB (there will be non-alcoholic drinks available) * If you’ve had too much to drink, Mathew will call you an Uber — safety first! * Wear coziest socks and wear your P.J's ( I will be wearing mine) and you can change at my place. * Take-home containers for leftovers *** **💸 Meetup Fee** **$25 per person** – to help cover food and supplies. Please **E-transfer within 24 hours** of signing up to **mathewmaclean@hotmail.com** **and a cell number.** No refunds (ingredients are purchased in advance). *** **🐈 The Details** 📍 **Location:** Mathew’s cozy bachelor apartment near Sherbourne & Wellesley 🐾 Cookie the Cat will also be hosting (well… probably hiding) 🏠 Exact address will be texted 24 hours before the event 🪑 Space is limited to 15 guests — bring a folding chair if you can! *** **🕕 Schedule** * **6:00 PM** – Doors open (come anytime after) * **7:00 PM** – Dinner is served (please be on time!) * **After Dinner:** Games, laughs, and music **🚪 Leaving Time:** Anytime you like — stay as long as the conversation’s good. **🧤 Weather:** It’s February. Just get here. 😉 **❤️ Why You Should Come** Because sometimes, the best cure for the February blahs is a cozy night with friends — old and new — sharing food, stories, and laughter. Like Doug Turner says, *“I just want to get people in one room so they can get to know each other.”* *** **📱 Stay Connected** 👉 **Don’t forget to join our WhatsApp group** – [CLICK HERE!](https://chat.whatsapp.com/H59mSCbsAi018gYANrKAnc?mode=ac_t) If you have questions, contact Mathew at **torontomoviesandoutings@hotmail.com** ***

Don't be disappointed if you don't see a bunch of people attending. I advertise this on multiple platforms and the class usually sells out. Improv comedy uses several techniques to create laughter. These include, creating an atmosphere free of judgement, saying 'yes', active listening, being positive, putting your focus on others, and the importance of play and laughter. Not coincidentally, these are the same things that happen to us naturally when we are bonding with another person. In this class, we'll explore these techniques not with the goal of being funny, but with the goal of being people that other people want to be around. The organizer, Ralph MacLeod, is a co-founder of two independent improv clubs in Toronto - Bad Dog Theatre and Social Capital Theatre. He's been teaching improv for over 30 years. He also teaches these same techniques to several organizations including UofT, Google, Kraft, Shopify and many, many more. Please feel free to ask any questions you may have! FAQs and Good To Know.... After every event, a group from this class sit down and have a drink together so be prepared to stay if you want! Of course, you don't HAVE to. You also don't have to be single or bring a friend. The vibe of this class is much more 'making new friends' than a 'singles' mixer'. We usually run to 8:15 so pay for extra parking!

Are you looking to enhance your public speaking skills and boost your confidence? If so, then join us for an exciting Public Speaking meeting! Get inspired by one of the prepared speeches, or be brave and participate in our fun table topics. The meetings at our club provide a save space for you to practice speaking in front of others, receive constructive feedback, and develop your public speaking skills. We believe that everyone can learn how to become a great speaker and we welcome everyone who want to join us in person for one of our meetings and improve their public speaking skills. Don't miss out on this chance to take your public speaking skills to the next level and meet other like-minded individuals. Join us at our next meeting and start building your confidence and leadership skills today! Please reach out to the Event Host if you have any questions. This event is not hosted by or sponsored by the Toronto Public Library

○Time: Every Saturday 4:00–6:00 PM ○Location: The food court in front of the Hockey Hall of Fame(30 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M5E 1X8) ○Fee : $5 per person ○About: 30 min English → 30 min Japanese X2 switch seats ○How to join: Please RSVP on Meetup ○Instagram :@LANGUAGE_EXCHANGE510

We are now at **Yonge Sheppard Centre** in the **food court** near **Dazzle Mi**. We start a bit past 1pm, so if you're late, please find a seat and start writing -- we'd love to hear about your story or your day -- afterwards. :) **Coworking for writers in your area!** Join us for some focused writing time. All writers and all experience levels are welcome and don’t worry, no one will see what you've written. This session is about getting your writing done and meeting other writers in your area. When you show up, say hello to everyone, grab a drink, and get your writing tools ready. Once you’re all settled, take some time to chat with your fellow writers. Once everyone’s arrived, I will lead quick introductions and then set the timer for our quiet and focused writing session. Afterward, we’ll have time to chat and get to know each other. We often talk about our successes and challenges as writers. If you don’t have time to stick around, no worries! **A note about the format** We don’t host critiques or readings. These events are a safe space for writers of all skill levels and genres to work on their craft, so no one will read or critique your writing. For our full event schedule, visit [https://shutupwrite.com](https://shutupwrite.com) **Travel / Parking info:** Public Transit: 1. Take the TTC subway to Sheppard-Yonge Station. 2. Use the Yonge St. Sheppard Ave exit **Driving & Parking:** Parking Entrance to Yonge Sheppard Centre is located on Greenfield Avenue and Doris Avenue. Accessible parking is available on P1, P3 and Concourse. Be sure to check for parking limits or fees. **Location:** We gather around the tables in the food court near **Dazzel Mi**. If you spot a group of people with laptops out, that’s probably us! **RSVP:** Please do RSVP. But be advised that seating is first-come, first-served, even if you have RSVP'd. Seats are not reserved and we can't control how many other people are in the cafe. **SCHEDULE:** 12:45 to 1:15 PM: Arrive and get settled in -- come in early if you want to get lunch. 1:15 to 2:15 PM: Write in silence for an hour. \*\*If you arrive after 1:15, please silently find your own place to sit. We'll welcome you to join the group at 2:15.\*\* 2:15 PM: Introduce yourself. We'll go in a circle; just say your name and 1–2 sentences about what you're writing. (E.g., "I'm Rudolph and I'm writing a non-fiction book about red-nosed reindeer.") 2:20 PM onwards: Chat, hang out, keep writing if you want, leave whenever.

\*\*NOTE: This meetup currently lacks a regular host. (The current hosts are volunteers for online organizational purposes; they show up in person occasionally.) If you arrive and there is no host, don’t worry. Whoever is the longest-running member (or whoever wants to) can set the timer for the writing session. In this way, the meetup is self-sustaining, and not dependent on any one person. Thanks for your understanding.\*\* Join us for an hour of quiet writing, followed by an hour of (optional) socializing. \*\*SILENT WRITING BEGINS AT 1:15 PM. IF YOU'RE LATE, WELCOME! WE WILL IGNORE YOU (BECAUSE WE'RE BUSY WRITING) UNTIL 2:15 PM.\*\* This meetup is open to everyone, whether you’re writing a novel, blog, class paper, or journal entry—or something completely different. Anyone interested is welcome to attend :) LOCATION: 5 Elements Cafe, basement level RSVP: Please be advised that seating is first-come, first-served, even if you have RSVP'd. Seats are not reserved and we can't control how many other people are in the cafe. We recommend coming down to the basement to grab a spot before you buy anything, just in case. SCHEDULE: 1:00 to 1:15 PM: Arrive and get settled in. 1:15 to 2:15 PM: Write in silence for an hour. \*\*If you arrive after 1:15, please silently find your own place to sit. We'll welcome you to join the group at 2:15.\*\* 2:15 PM: Introduce yourself. We'll go in a circle; just say your name and 1–2 sentences about what you're writing. (E.g., "I'm Rudolph and I'm writing a non-fiction book about reindeer.") 2:20 PM onwards: Chill/leave. Chat, hang out, keep writing if you want, leave whenever.

The next event is happening on Saturday February 7 at 2:30PM at Danu Social House! Please RSVP if you're planning on coming so we can plan appropriately!

Let’s meet and discuss whatever comes to mind about one of Tennesse Williams’ most famous plays.

This is a time where players of all ages, and skill levels can gather and enjoy a nice Sunday full of Chess!

**How to take control of your subconscious and harness its power!** Join us for an eye-opening lecture where the speaker will break down complex ideas in a clear and practical way. You’ll gain insights into: ✅ The true definition of the subconscious ✅ How it generates unwanted emotions ✅ Its real purpose and function ✅ What determines the pressure it exerts on you And the most important topic: **How do you take control of your subconscious!** But this isn’t just another lecture where you sit and listen passively. It’s interactive and engaging—you can ask questions at any time. 📅 Reserve your spot now! Seats are limited, so don’t wait too long to sign up. Location: 1266 Dublin Rd, Columbus, OH 43215 Hosted by the Hubbard Dianetics Foundation

This is an in-person meeting. At this meeting you will get answers to depression and anxiety. Find out the source of them and how to get rid of them. Did you know that unwanted emotions like anxiety, depression, unhappiness, loneliness, hopelessness, anger, fear, or feelings of irritation don’t just fall on you for no reason. They are not random occurrences that simply happen to people's minds. They are definitely not due to a chemical imbalance in your brain from some nebulous chemical reaction "by chance". Your negative emotions are the symptoms of the painful experiences that you have which are not healed, and which are still affecting you. The effects of these painful experiences are exacerbated by the pressures or difficulties of the other problems in your life. 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. Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to this local event. We look forward to seeing you there. This group is created by the Hubbard Dianetics Foundation of Central Ohio and Church of Scientology of Central Ohio.

This is a FREE, in-person workshop about mastering the science of reading people and predicting their behavior. **Stop guessing and start LEADING.** Join us for a FREE and highly interactive seminar, where you will learn to use the Emotional Tone Scale to read people, predict behavior and handle any objection with ease. The edge you'll gain: * ****Read People**:** Instantly decode human behavior. * * **Predict Actions:** Know their next move before they make it. * * **Influence Others:** Master the tools to win in work and life. * * **Build Trust:** Know exactly who to trust and how to handle them. * Attend this workshop and start developing the mindset of success! **Seats are limited. Reserve your spot today!** Hosted by: Church of Scientology of Central Ohio 1266 Dublin Rd, Columbus, OH 43215

This is a FREE, in-person workshop about mastering the science of reading people and predicting their behavior. **Stop guessing and start LEADING.** Join us for a FREE and highly interactive seminar, where you will learn to use the Emotional Tone Scale to read people, predict behavior and handle any objection with ease. The edge you'll gain: * ****Read People**:** Instantly decode human behavior. * * **Predict Actions:** Know their next move before they make it. * * **Influence Others:** Master the tools to win in work and life. * * **Build Trust:** Know exactly who to trust and how to handle them. * Attend this workshop and start developing the mindset of success! **Seats are limited. Reserve your spot today!** Hosted by: Church of Scientology of Central Ohio 1266 Dublin Rd, Columbus, OH 43215

Come attend a free in-person seminar where you will find out why you: -Feel isolated -Can't express yourself openly -Get nervous or anxious in front of people -Run out of things to say or feel tongue-tied -Feel introverted -Don't feel comfortable in any social setting -Can't make more friends -Are shy and miss opportunities to connect in a meaningful way And we cover what you can do about any one, some or all of the above. This seminar is the weapon against loneliness, isolation and boredom, come join us! COME TO THIS SEMINAR AND LEARN THE SECRETS TODAY This seminar is brought to you by the Dianetics & Scientology Life Improvement Center. 1266 Dublin Road, Columbus, Ohio 43215