Philosophy

Coders Monthly is a regular gathering of programmers in Zurich interested in honing their craft. It takes place in Zuerich at Cafe Bar Pluesch (https://cafe-pluesch.ch) on the first Thursday of every month. For the members list, some pics and more, see the Coders Only (https://codersonly.org/events/coders-monthly) site. Hope to see you there! PS: Please join our Discord https://discord.gg/jWUZsKQvrz for any last minute announcements.

Welcome to the June meeting of the book club! For our second book, we’ll be reading *The Door*, a powerful novel by Hungarian author Magda Szabó. First published in 1987, it tells the story of the complicated relationship between a writer and her enigmatic housekeeper, gradually opening into larger questions of power, intimacy, pride, class, loyalty, and self-deception. We’ll meet in English for a friendly, open discussion. No academic background is needed — just read the book, bring your thoughts, and join the conversation. These first books have been chosen by the organizer to help get the club started. Once the group is actively underway, future reads will be selected through member nominations and voting. Looking forward to seeing new and returning readers in June!

‼️ **IMPORTANT:** Meetup RSVPs don't count. Registration is on Luma only — **grab your spot here:** [https://luma.com/99z48ev4](https://luma.com/99z48ev4) What does it actually take to build with AI right now? 🎯 Three practitioners. A panel. Drinks after. We're back on the 4th of June at the Zalando Office in Prime Tower for an evening of high-signal talks from people who are shipping with AI — not theorizing. **On stage:** * **Ania Szostek** — Product Lead, Zalando - *Building AI-First, Not AI-Added: Lessons from Zalando Assistant* * **Cinzia Bonetta** — Founder & CEO, MaiQ *Vibe Coding Makes You Faster. But How Do You Ensure Quality?* * **Oliver Förg** — Product Owner AI Solutions Digital Commerce, Migros - *Building Chatbots in Minutes: How Migros Made GenAI Fast, Secure and Enterprise‑Ready* **Then: a panel.** The three speakers, three moderators and your questions. The conversations that usually happen in the hallway — but on stage. **Afterwards: apéro.** Drinks, snacks, and the people you actually came to meet. *** **Who shows up at GenAI 360:** product people, business strategists, decision-makers, engineers, founders, researchers, and the AI-curious from across Zurich. If you want to know what's working before it shows up on LinkedIn, this is the place to be. 😉 📍 **Location:** Zalando Office, Zurich **📆 Date:** Thursday, 4th of June 2026 🕕 **Time:** 18:00–21:00 🎟️ **Capacity is limited** — Meetup RSVPs won't get you in - register on Luma to **get your spot:** [https://luma.com/99z48ev4](https://luma.com/99z48ev4)

**[⚠️>>Ticket needed (click here)<<](https://link.social-circle.ch/QfYA) or** **[tickets.social-circle.ch](https://tickets.social-circle.ch/)** **⏰Check-in at the venue in the first 15 minutes, please make sure to be on time.** **Double Date Speed Dating** **Less pressure. More chemistry.** 👥 2 single men + 2 single women per table 🔄 Rotate every 15 minutes 🎯 Ages 25–40 Join the WhatsApp group: [https://link.social-circle.ch/wz7V](https://link.social-circle.ch/wz7V) Not your typical speed dating. No awkward interviews. No repetitive small talk. You meet in **groups of four**, which makes it easier to relax, laugh, and be yourself. **🕒 The Flow of the Night** 1️⃣ Deep Dive (Soul) We kick off with our *Fast-Track Intimacy* cards — real questions that spark meaningful conversations and fast-track genuine connection. 2️⃣ Creative Canvas (Play) A fun, collaborative drawing challenge. Light, playful, and surprisingly revealing. 3️⃣ Surprise Rounds A few unexpected twists designed to spark chemistry and keep things exciting. **✨ Why It Works** • Small groups = less pressure • Real interaction, not interviews • Host-guided flow — you just enjoy **✅ Your Ticket Includes** • All materials for the creative challenge • A balanced ratio of participants Spots are limited. Secure yours early. ​P.S. Pictures might be taken during the event, if you do not want it please let the organizer know. Tickets are non-refundable. **Want more events like this? Join our WhatsApp community:** [https://link.social-circle.ch/sVZD](https://link.social-circle.ch/sVZD)

Whether you come solo or with friends, this is your space to meet other wine lovers, connect, and just have a really good time. Tickets from CHF25 https://zurichwineclub.ch/event/sip-happens-bridge-colors-of-pinot-noir-%f0%9f%8d%87/ For the second edition of **Sip Happens @ Bridge**, we’re exploring one of the world’s most fascinating grapes: **Pinot Noir**… but not just in red. ### **What’s the plan?** **18:00 – 20:00** 🍷 Guided tasting *(Included in your ticket).* Taste Pinot in all its forms: **sparkling, white, rosé & red** ☀️ Terrace vibes if the weather is good **20:00 onwards** ✨ Stay for more wine, good conversations, and **15% off bottles exclusively for our group**. Feeling hungry? Bridge also offers great food options to pair with your wine. **Sip Happens @ Bridge** is our new monthly wine series — a different theme, new discoveries, and always good wine with good people. See you for edition no. 2? 🍷 🎟 **Limited spots — our first edition filled up fast** 👀

**Registration:** Register on the Elevate Tech website to attend: https://www.elevate-tech.ch/event-details-registration/women-in-ai-from-ideation-to-driving-responsible-impact-hosted-by-six **Time and Location:** 04\. Juni 2026\, 17:30 – 21:00 SIX Convention Point, Pfingstweidstrasse 110, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland **About the event:** Join us for an inspiring evening of innovation and empowerment! The event is themed around how to turn AI ideas into real, sustainable, and governed value. It aims to guide the audience through the lifecycle of an AI solution, from the moment an idea emerges to ensuring it remains valuable, reliable, and well-governed in production. Discover how **AI is transforming industries**, as leading women in the field share their expertise and insights. Listen to engaging talks on scaling machine learning and AI-powered data access in an event that will showcase the **women driving change** in the world of AI and data science. In addition to the main event, we will host **speed-mentoring sessions** featuring senior leaders from SIX and UBS, as well as the event speakers. If you'd like to participate in these sessions, please get a mentoring session ticket as well as your event ticket. This event is a collaboration between Elevate Tech and SIX. **Agenda:** * 16:00 – 17:00 Mentoring Sessions with SIX and UBS Senior Leaders * 17:30 Opening (Julinda Gllavata) * 17:35 Welcome to SIX & Introduction to Elevate Tech * 17:40 **Jenny Chang,** Head Innovation Hub, SIX Financial Information. *From Idea to Value: Building the Right AI Solution* * 18:00 **Julinda Gllavata,** UBS: *AI in Production: Monitoring and Sustaining Value* * 18:20 **Dr. Rehana Harasgama**, Attorney-at-Law, Partner at Kellerhals Carrard. *The Architecture of Trust: Governance Frameworks for Responsible AI.* * 18:40 Q&A for everyone * 19:00 Networking Apéro Don’t miss the chance to connect and network! Registration for this event is free, with an optional donation to Elevate Tech. Register on the Elevate Tech website to attend: https://www.elevate-tech.ch/event-details-registration/women-in-ai-from-ideation-to-driving-responsible-impact-hosted-by-six Follow us on LinkedIn to receive event information early! https://www.linkedin.com/company/elevate-tech-ch

Shooting only in Auto or Program mode is a thing of the past. We will learn when it makes sense to use Manual (M), Shutter Priority (TV), or Aperture Priority (AV) modes to create artistic compositions under a wide variety of conditions. This workshop is designed for beginners as well as photographers who want to dive deeper into their camera settings, lenses, and the many features their gear has to offer. **Part 1: Getting Started (2h)** * **Full Control:** Mastering Manual (M) mode. * **The Essentials:** Understanding Aperture, Shutter Speed, and ISO, and how they shape your image. * **Semi-Auto Modes:** When and why to use AV or TV modes. * **Focus:** An insight into various autofocus options. **Part 2: Lenses & Perspective (2h)** Unlike prime lenses, telephoto lenses offer more flexibility without having to move—but they also come with specific challenges. We will explore the pros and cons of different lenses and learn which glass is best suited for which purpose. **Part 3: Practical Application (2h)** Putting theory into practice outdoors, followed by a final Q&A session. **Course Hours:** The course runs from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. **Registration:** Please register by **May 24, 2026**, via email at admin@michaelcalabro.com. The course requires a minimum number of participants to take place. Confirmation will be sent as soon as the minimum number is reached. **Participants:** Min. 4 / Max. 8 www.michaelcalabro.com

Wie können wir Materialien und Produkte im Kreislauf halten? Mit welchen Ansätzen können wir Ressourcen schonen, Dinge länger nutzen, Neues aus Altem schaffen – und unser heutiges Handeln verändern? Welche Chancen bieten Repair-Cafés, Upcycling-Initiativen und ganz praktisches Handeln im Alltag für eine nachhaltige Zukunft? An diesem Nachmittag wollen wir gemeinsam Lösungen erkunden, praktische Ansätze vorstellen und diskutieren, wie eine lebenswerte, ressourcenschonende Zukunft wirklich gebaut werden kann. *Fakten & Inspiration* **Prof. Dr. Michael Braungart** Öko-Design, Leuphana Universität Lüneburg Gründer BRAUNGART EPEA - Internationale Umweltforschung GmbH, Hamburg **apl. Prof. Dr. Niko Paech** Plurale Ökonomik, Universität Siegen Mitgründer RessourcenZentrum Oldenburg, ReparaturRat Oldenburg **Simon Sigg** Projektleiter Reparaturförderung, Entsorgung & Recycling Stadt Zürich *Moderation* **Christel Maurer & Cornelia Huber** *Transfer* Diskussion in Gross- und Kleingruppen

EXPERIENCE PHILOSOPHICAL SYNCRETISM, INNER ALCHEMY, AND GAME SPIRIT. Try a live (private) session of **Mäng (offline in Zürich or online worldwide)**, a powerful self-exploration game that helps uncover hidden mental scripts and rewire the way you think, feel and act. It is a tool for a really **profound change** that follows the four stages of inner alchemy. A modernized version of an ancient contemplative practice, reimagined as a transformational tool based on psychological insight, symbolic logic, and inner strategy, it is not therapy or coaching in the traditional sense. Instead, it’s an immersive deep-dive into the unconscious mind through metaphor and archetype with a game spirit. 💡 **How it works:** Mäng is built on four stages of real, lasting change: 1. **Discovery** – Identify limiting beliefs and internal programs 2. **Uninstallation** – Let go of outdated patterns 3. **Design** – Create new mental strategies 4. **Integration** – Embed them into your deeper awareness You’ll be guided through this process by the **Master of Mäng**, who offers structure, questions, and insight, while you remain the one making all decisions and discoveries. 🌿 **Who is this for?** For everyone (regardless of beliefs, age, gender, etc.), but more than anyone - for those who didn't find answers or sufficient depth in pop coaching and psychology. 🕒 **Important:** This is a deep game. A full session lasts **4 hours**. Time slots are defined individually. Contact me directly to get an appointment. Price for newbies: 250 CHF

Freitags, 10:00–10:40 Uhr, 5. Juni - 3. Juli, Kadampa Meditationszentrum Schweiz, Mirabellenstrasse 1, 8048 Zürich-Altstetten, 7.50CHF, https://www.kadampa.ch/freitag-morgen-meditation/ Gönn dir eine 40-minütige Atemmeditation mit einfühlsamen Erklärungen, die dir hilft, zur Ruhe zu kommen und neue Energie zu tanken. Spüre, wie dein Geist klarer wird, sich innere Anspannung löst und du dich leichter fühlst. Diese Meditation ist die perfekte Gelegenheit, dich bewusst mit dir selbst zu verbinden und den Übergang ins Wochenende achtsam zu gestalten. Die geführten Meditationen sind Drop-In-Kurse – eine Anmeldung ist nicht erforderlich. Komm einfach vorbei, geniesse die wohltuende Atmosphäre und starte deinen Freitagmorgen voller Gelassenheit.

Shooting only in Auto or Program mode is a thing of the past. We will learn when it makes sense to use Manual (M), Shutter Priority (TV), or Aperture Priority (AV) modes to create artistic compositions under a wide variety of conditions. This workshop is designed for beginners as well as photographers who want to dive deeper into their camera settings, lenses, and the many features their gear has to offer. **Part 1: Getting Started (2h)** * **Full Control:** Mastering Manual (M) mode. * **The Essentials:** Understanding Aperture, Shutter Speed, and ISO, and how they shape your image. * **Semi-Auto Modes:** When and why to use AV or TV modes. * **Focus:** An insight into various autofocus options. **Part 2: Lenses & Perspective (2h)** Unlike prime lenses, telephoto lenses offer more flexibility without having to move—but they also come with specific challenges. We will explore the pros and cons of different lenses and learn which glass is best suited for which purpose. **Part 3: Practical Application (2h)** Putting theory into practice outdoors, followed by a final Q&A session. **Course Hours:** The course runs from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. **Registration:** Please register by **May 24, 2026**, via email at [admin@michaelcalabro.com.](http://admin@michaelcalabro.com./) The course requires a minimum number of participants to take place. Confirmation will be sent as soon as the minimum number is reached. **Participants:** Min. 4 / Max. 8 [www.michaelcalabro.com](http://www.michaelcalabro.com/)

Have you ever experienced how our inner world can feel as mysterious and unreachable as that magical place, **[Basilica Cistern in Istanbul](https://bodylearning.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=76466e6553022bb3bf437eb0e&id=9a4c98d3a6&e=a2ac40a555)**? Our emotions are a bit like this place: complex, deep, and mysterious. Discover how to move easier in this kind of place by joining the workshop on the **Sunday 7th of June,** from 14h30 to 16h30. At my practice. During this two hours, we will explore the complexity of emotions by focusing **how to befriend fear.** Please, contact me to book your slot, places are limited. **Max 5 participants. Cost: fr. 100.-**

**How to start your own meditation practice** Sunday, 7. June, 2026, 15:00-17:30PM, KMC Switzerland in Zürich-Altstetten, English, 30CHF https://www.kadampa.ch/en/meditation-meistern/ If you want to not just know about meditation, but truly experience it and integrate it into your life, then this course is made for you. Discover how you can master meditation – and make it a steady, empowering companion in your everyday life. **You will learn to:** * the most important building blocks of a sustainable, daily meditation routine * how to build a regular meditation practice and maintain it long-term * how to integrate meditation into your daily life – as an empowering companion for more calm and inner stability **Timetable** 18\. January German 01\. March English 12\. April German 10\. May German 07\. June English 23\. August German 20\. September German 18\. October English 06\. December German

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!

**Welcome to the Women’s Columbus Bogleheads® Sub-Group** This sub-group is for **women who want to learn and discuss finances in a safe, supportive space**. For those interested in moving towards financial independence and retirement by learning investment basics, choosing your 401(k) investments, minimizing taxes, and more. We’re a local chapter of **Bogleheads®**, following a long-term, practical investment philosophy: [Investment Philosophy](https://www.bogleheads.org/wiki/Bogleheads%C2%AE_investment_philosophy): https://www.bogleheads.org/wiki/Bogleheads%C2%AE_investment_philosophy [Bogleheads Forum](https://www.bogleheads.org/index.php): https://www.bogleheads.org/index.php No question is too small, and no experience is too simple. Share, ask, and learn — at your own pace, without judgment, in a group of like-minded women. Let’s build confidence and knowledge **together**!

Main Library, Meeting Room 2B What does it mean to be the salt of the earth and the light of the world? In this gathering, we'll continue our series on the Sermon on the Mount from a mystical perspective. Together we’ll explore Matthew 5:13–16, looking not only to the passage as moral instruction, but also to the deeper transformation of consciousness that Jesus invites. Together we'll reflect on how spiritual awakening changes the way we see ourselves, others, and the world around us. Libera Animae is an interfaith community focused on inner growth, creativity, and authentic connection. All backgrounds are welcome.

*Note: this is a demonstration event only, you **will not** shoot you own images. However, if you bring your camera we can test it for compatibility with the studio lights.* Bondage elements can add an extra layer of emotion and artistry to your images. Sample images on the internet are however dominated by BDSM style shots that are often sexualized and emphasize the model being in distress. In this demonstration Rachel and I show ways to use bondage elements in an artistic way. We explore the types of accessories that work best in artistic images and the best way to photograph them. Our model is Rachel Adams, an internationally known fetish model with many years of experience in this genre.

Sleep in on Sundays. When you've had your fill of pajama-time, roll out and have some tasty brunch with your fellow Humanists!

Join the weight loss in Columbus group at the Scioto Audubon Park for an in person meeting. We'll meet to chat casually, talk about goals and enjoy one of Columbus's wonderful parks. We'll meet at one of the outdoor shelters, which is covered in case of rain, is close to some walking trails, and there's also a climbing gym that people can try out (my favorite past time) if people are interested. Let's meet and see where we can take things!

Let’s meet and share discussion of the James Baldwin short story collection, Going to Meet The Man.