Philosophy

**3x3 Basketball** practice in **Gymnázium Na Pražačce** indoor basketball court. **Start at 19h00**. Everybody is welcome, no age, gender nor any restriction of any type to join. We got a full field, rotating with 3x3 matches on each side. Cost: **90 crowns**. Please send the money using the **QR Code** stored here: https://imgur.com/a/thtAJd0 In case of any Opt-out within 24h of the session, or no show, the payment will be due (you still can ask someone to come instead of you, as your spot will be booked)

**The wait is over!** After a long hiatus, we are reviving our favorite morning tradition. Research Tuesday is returning as a monthly ritual for the UX community to meet, share, and discuss the "no-filter" reality of our craft. We’ve missed the energy of in-person discussions, and we’re thrilled to start this new chapter with you. **💡 The Vibe: No Cameras, Just Conversations** If you’re new here, this is our secret sauce: **We never record or stream our meetups.** We believe the best insights come from a safe space where speakers and participants can be brutally honest about what worked - and what didn't. **🌍 This Month: International Research** Conducting research across different cultures, languages, and time zones brings a unique set of challenges. How do we adapt our methods for global markets? What are the biggest cultural pitfalls? Our speakers will "kick off" the topic with informal presentations, followed by a deep-dive discussion. **Language note:** Since the topic is international and our speakers are global, this specific meetup will be held in **English**. **👋 Our Speakers:** **Martina Benešová** Martina is a UX Researcher at Livesport with over 15 years of experience across the research world. Her career includes working for GfK, Vodafone and Unilever, where she moved between consumer insights, brand management and market research roles. She studied Sociology at Oxford Brookes University and has worked across multiple countries and markets throughout her career. At Research Tuesday, she'll be talking about the challenges and realities of running research internationally. **Carolina Lourenço Rosa** Carolina is a Brazilian UX Researcher based in Portugal. With a background in Journalism and Film, she spent over a decade working as a content producer and researcher in media companies, NGOs, and film productions before transitioning to UX in 2022. Today, she works at Livesport conducting qualitative interviews with Brazilian and Portuguese users while coordinating a network of qualitative researchers across Italy, Nigeria, the UK, Colombia, and South Korea. At Research Tuesday, she’ll share her experiences and learnings from conducting and managing research across different markets. **🕒 Agenda:** * **08:30 AM** – Doors open & Early networking (coffee & chats) * **9:00 AM** – Kick-off Talks: International Research * **10:00 AM** – Open Discussion * **11:00 PM** – Closing & Final Networking * **🧸 Babysitting On-Demand:** Research Tuesday has always been about making professional growth accessible. We especially want to support parents of small children, helping them stay connected with the industry and socialize without the usual barriers. * **Interested in babysitting?** We are happy to arrange it on-site, but we need to know if there is interest. * **Action:** Please let us know in the **comments section** no later than Monday noon if you would like to use this service and for how many children. We will decide whether to provide the service based on your feedback. * **🎟️ Important Details:** * **Tickets:** The event is **free**, but space is strictly limited to **35 seats** to keep the discussion intimate. * **Reservation:** Please book your spot early. If your plans change, please release your spot for others. **We can’t wait to see the old faces and welcome the new ones!** Ivana, Lucie, Martin

Are you learning English as a second language and looking for a chance to practice? Join our **English Conversation Club**! We create a friendly atmosphere with **games and activities** designed to help you improve your conversational skills. Our goal is simple: **leave each session with new words and more confidence speaking English!** **Details:** * **Cost:** Free (bring some money to buy a drink at Tichá Kavárna) * **Frequency:** Meets regularly based on attendance * **Who:** Anyone studying or practicing English **Things to know:** Tichá Kavárna is a social enterprise café that creates jobs for the deaf community and connects the hearing and deaf worlds. Guests can order in sign language or simply point to the menu, making communication easy. Profits support services for the deaf and the café’s development. This event is sponsored by the church **Církev bratrská, Bohnice** [https://www.cbbohnice.cz](https://www.cbbohnice.cz/). We believe in helping others with practical needs—like learning English—while we live lives that reflect Jesus. At the end of each session, we’ll offer an open invitation for anyone interested in exploring faith, reading the Bible, or learning more about Jesus. **Participation in religious activities is completely optional.** We will never trick you into attending and will always be honest about the content of our meetings.

🎤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.

Join us for the **kickoff meetup of AI Transformers Prague** new community for leaders, innovators, and practitioners who want to turn AI from buzzword into real business impact. Our first event is all about **AI strategy**: how different types of organizations – from startups to corporates to the public sector – can approach AI in a structured, realistic way. You’ll hear how others are thinking about AI, what’s actually working in practice, and how to avoid getting stuck in endless pilots. *** **🧭 Theme: AI Strategy Across Sectors** We’ll explore questions like: * How should startups vs. large companies think about AI strategy? * Where do you start if your company is at “AI zero”? * How do you prioritize use cases and show business value quickly? * What are the biggest pitfalls in AI adoption today? *** **🎙 Speakers** Leaders and practitioners from different size companies sharing concrete examples of how they’re designing and executing AI strategies in their organizations. **Lukáš Kačena –** Government Commissioner for AI **Martin Záhumenský -** Chief Technology Officer at Ataccama \*\*Kateřina Lesch – Group AI Manager, Dr. Max group **Jirka Bachel** \- Co\-Founder & CEO at Navigara\.com **Moderator: Michal Ličko** – CEO, Visionvolve *** **📋 Agenda (March 17)** * **17:00–17:30** – Arrival, registration & networking * **17:30–17:45** – Welcome & intro to AI Transformers Prague * **17:45–18:45** – Flash Strategies: 15 Minute Playbooks from the Frontlines * **18:45 - 19:30** Moderated panel discussion and Q&A **19:30–20:00** – Networking, drinks & informal conversations *** **👥 Who Is This For?** * Founders & startup leaders * Product managers & engineering leaders * Corporate innovators & digital transformation teams * Data scientists, AI engineers, and researchers * Anyone curious about how AI is reshaping business and work Whether you’re just starting or already running AI initiatives, you’ll walk away with **practical insights, real examples, and new connections**. *** **📍 Practical Info** * **Date:** March 17 * **Time:** 17:00–20:0 * **Location:** WE WORK, Národní 14, Praha 1 * **Language:** English * **Attendance is free, but spots are limited.** RSVP to secure your place and join the people building the AI-native future of Prague and Europe. By attending this event, you agree that photos and videos of you may be used for marketing purposes; if you do not consent, please let us know at the venue or contact the organizers in advance.

Hello Beer Enthusiasts! 🍺 Indulge in a delightful beer tasting experience at the NuBeerBar, where they showcase the finest selection of Czech beers straight from their working pub with 11 Czech beers on tap. 📍 **Location:** NuBeerBar, Balbínova 1 📅 **Date:** Every Tuesday, from 27/02/2024 🕒 **Time:** 19:00-22:00 💸 **Event fee:** FREE 🍺 **Beers available**: https://www.nubeerbar.cz/en/#Ontap 💰 **Price**: 174 CZK (Set of 6 beers \* 0.12l at your choice from menu) **Event Details:** We have a table reserved at NuBeerBar, to explore the rich and diverse world of Czech beers through their tasting flights, the perfect way to sample a variety of Czech beers and discover your favorites. **What They Offer:** * **Tasting Flights**: Enjoy a flight of six different kinds of Czech beers carefully curated to highlight the unique flavors and characteristics of each brew. 🍻 * **Working Pub Atmosphere**: Immerse yourself in the lively ambiance of their working pub, where you can mingle with fellow beer lovers and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere. 🎶 * **Knowledgeable Staff**: Their friendly staff are always on hand to answer any questions you may have about the beers they offer and provide recommendations based on your preferences. 💬 *Whether you're a seasoned beer connoisseur or just starting to explore the world of Czech beers, the beer tasting event at the* NuBeerBar *promises to be a memorable experience for all.* We look forward to raising a glass with you and sharing our passion for Czech beer! Cheers! 🍻

\~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/

It's easy to get the idea that philosophy is largely an abstract and conceptual endeavor–studying theories that try to explain the universe, morality, or language, and then arguing until we either prove those we disagree with wrong or at least reach a smug sense of clarity. But is that all that philosophy has to offer? For this month's reading, we'll explore this question with **Pierre Hadot**, a French philosopher and historian of philosophy. Hadot was a **professor at the Collège de France**, where he held the **Chair in the History of Hellenistic and Roman Thought**. He specialized in **ancient Greek and Roman philosophy--especially Stoicism, Neoplatonism, and early Christian thought**–as was known for his scholarship on **Marcus Aurelius, Plotinus, and ancient spiritual exercises**. His work has influenced many contemporary philosophers, classicists, and the modern revival of philosophy as a lived practice. \*\*\* Below is a PDF copy of Hadot's essay Philosophy as a Way of Life. If you have trouble accessing it, send the host a message–extra copies are available. Link: https://livingagoodlife.com/fall2021/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Hadot.pdf \*\*\* We’ll have tea and light snacks, but please feel free to bring any drink or snack you’d like to share! This event will be hosted in an apartment with a well-trained dog who will be happy to meet you. If anyone has concerns about dogs, let me know so I can be mindful about keeping her from bothering you. The buzzer is Everett and Mainous—we’re on the 5th floor, apartment 16. Meeting structure: We will start with a brief summary of the key ideas Hadot presents then move to open discussion. Please read the text in advance, make highlights, and note any thoughts or questions you find interesting and compelling.

Filozofování o životě a o všem ostatním pro všechny, bez vstupného a bez přihlášky: Co si přejete, s čím si lámete hlavu, co Vás nenechá spát, o čem dumáte, o čem sníte, co Vám vrtá hlavou, čeho se bojíte, na co vzpomínáte, o čem přemýšlíte? Nenechte tyto věci jen pro sebe, zkuste rozhovor s jinými lidmi. U nás nejde jen o to, si popovídat, o to taky, ale to máte i jinde. U našeho stolu se pokusíme, spolu *filozofovat*. Nejdříve se dohodneme, jaké téma budeme diskutovat, a pak se do toho pustíme, budeme přemýšlet, rozmýšlet, promýšlet a zamýšlet se, až se nám z toho bude točit hlava, přitom nám budou podporou filozofové všech věků, abychom jí neztratili, tu hlavu. Ani byste nevěřili, jak filozofie může být osvěžující…

For our second meeting, we’ll read and discuss the book by Eliezer Yudkowsky, "[If anyone builds it, everyone dies](https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/474267/if-anyone-builds-it-everyone-dies-by-soares-eliezer-yudkowsky-and-nate/9781847928924)". No academic background is required, just a willingness to read, think, and share your thoughts. But please, read the text in advance :) If you want a taste of the main premises, I recommend [this interview with the author](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKN0E3a2Yzs). The session will be discussion-based, lightly moderated, and limited to a small group to allow for real conversation. As [the first session on Claude's Constitution](https://www.meetup.com/ai-vs-philosophy-reading-club/events/313077823/) was very pleasant, I look forward to what the second one brings!

In a world full of opinions, noise, and quick reactions, we often miss spaces for real dialogue — for slowing down, listening, and connecting with one another. This evening is an invitation to do exactly that. Join us for an open and friendly evening (in English & free of charge) dedicated to Violence Within Us. We will brainstorm together in an Open Space–style format, where participants choose topics themselves about what we want to discuss from this broad topic - questions to help you get inspired: What is violence and is it ever justified? Is revolution possible without violence? Violence as disciplinary method, how do you see it? Physical violence X Mental violence - how many kinds of violence are there? Afterwards, participants will form small groups to explore the questions and insights around the topics 18:00 – Doors open 18:15 – Introduction & topic selection 18:40 - We start discussions 19:40 - Closing session (sharing activities) 20:00 - Networking & Connect What to expect: A welcoming space for newcomers and regulars alike Be slightly pushed to socialize Open, participant-led small-group discussions on diverse perspectives No expertise required — everyone’s opinion matters! Safe, respectful, and judgment-free conversations More about sharing and reflecting than debating or convincing No pressure to speak — listening is just as valuable Not a lecture, not a debate club, and definitely not intimidating! Feel free to bring some snacks to share! Friendly dogs are welcome! If you are a regular that appreciate us and can help, or a newcomer who enjoyed the evening, and wants to help, we have recently set a Patreon page where you can support us! https://www.patreon.com/cw/EarthSocietyDialogues

\# MICROSOFT FABRIC USER GROUP AUSTRIA **Sechstes Meetup \| 19\. März 2026 \| ab 18:00 Uhr \(vor Ort\) / 19:00 Uhr \(remote\)** 📍 adesso Austria, Graz 🍴 Snacks & Drinks 🖥️ Hybrid 💬 Sessions: Englisch Wir freuen uns, euch zum sechsten **Meetup** der **Microsoft Fabric User Group Austria** einzuladen. Unsere Community trifft sich **monatlich** und rotiert dabei zwischen **Wien, Graz** und **Linz**. Diesmal sind wir bei **adesso Austria** in **Graz** zu Gast. **AGENDA** **18:00** – Ankommen · Leute kennenlernen · Snacks & Drinks genießen **18:45** – Begrüßung · *Fabric, Power BI & Community News* **19:00** – *Mastering Power BI Model Types - Import, DirectQuery, or Composite?* \| [Gregor Prohaska](https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregor-prohaska/), COSMO CONSULT (englisch) **20:00** – Offene Runde · Fragen, Austausch & gemütlicher Ausklang **ABSTRACT** *Mastering Power BI Model Types - Import, DirectQuery, or Composite?* - **Gregor Prohaska** Whenever you start a new Power BI project, you must choose the right model type — a decision that shapes all the work that follows. This session explores the world of Power BI model types, focusing on the differences between Import, DirectQuery, and Composite models. We examine the limitations, advantages, and requirements of each model to provide a clear decision guideline for when to use each one. This session aims Power BI developers, data analysts, BI architects, and anyone interested in maximizing the efficiency and flexibility of their Power BI solutions. By the end of this session, atttendees will * know the main differences between Import, DirectQuery and Composit models * be able to choose (wisely) the right model for a given task * understand the impact on report design, user experience and governance If you want to avoid classic model type mishaps, this session is for you. Make your users (and database admins) happy and choose wisely!

**Life Crafting** refers to the intentional modification of one’s environment, behaviour, and patterns of thinking to better satisfy core psychological needs and align daily life with one's dearest values. To some extent, we all engage in life crafting informally. But structured reflection can dramatically increase clarity and follow-through. In this event, we will explore both: * How do we already apply life crafting in our personal lives? * How can we apply it more systematically? **Suggested Reading (Optional)** To enrich the conversation, participants may wish to read these two short blog posts before the event: • [Life Crafting: Proactive Strategies for Enhancing Well-Being](https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/happybytes/202311/life-crafting-proactive-strategies-for-enhancing-well-being) • [Life Crafting: A Novel Intervention to Increase Meaning in Life](https://incomparable.info/life-crafting-a-novel-intervention-to-increase-meaning-in-life/) **Structure of the Event** • Arrival & short introductions • Brief presentation (definition of life crafting, research findings and structure of the intervention) • Group dialogue • Practical mini-exercise (values clarification) • Open discussion: benefits, challenges, scepticism, application **“Incomparable Dialogues” is a small, discussion-based group exploring how to live intentionally in an age of distraction, complex social dynamics, and ever-growing professional demands.**

⚠️ **IMPORTANT: You must sign up and buy a ticket here to attend:** [https://groupvibe.com/](https://groupvibe.com/) **This is a curated, small-group meetup make new friends in Prague.** Each meetup brings together 4–6 like-minded people for casual conversations over brunch. We use the Groupvibe platform to organize and ensure everyone’s a good fit. 👉 **To attend, you’ll need to complete registration via this link:** [https://groupvibe.com](https://groupvibe.com) Once you register, and **buy a ticket or become a Groupvibe member**, we’ll share the exact location and match you with your group. **Why this works:** \* Smaller groups make real conversations easier \* Matching helps avoid awkward dynamics **Note:** RSVPs here on Meetup don’t reflect total attendance. Many attendees register directly via our website. This meetup is organized by **Groupvibe**, a small team passionate about helping people form meaningful friendships offline.

So this month's prompt is more general. I think we can all agree that we are living in "unique" times that require coping skills. I think that one role and/or purpose of philosophy is to help us deal with our daily lives and our "unique" times. So, let's share our feelings and thoughts about which philosopher/philosophy we turn to in order to deal with our crazy events. Who/what helps you stay focused in your daily life and helps you sleep at night. I find that Stoicism with a little philosophical pessimism mixed in goes a long way in helping me deal with what I see as very destructive, fearful and mean spirited public policies at both the state and federal levels. Hope to see you on March 28th!

Main Library Join us for a welcoming evening of reflection, gentle music, and meaningful conversation. We’ll begin with a short grounding moment, followed by a brief reading from spiritual or philosophical traditions, and an open reflection circle where participants can share (or simply listen). Libera Animae is an interfaith community focused on inner growth, creativity, and authentic connection. This first gathering is a simple introduction to the spirit of the group and a chance to meet others seeking deeper meaning and community. All backgrounds are welcome.

This is not an event, but an announcement that we are accepting new members. If you'd like to pursue joining our group, please write us at columbusmensgroup@gmail.com with a few paragraphs about yourself, what you'd like to experience in the group, and the contribution that you'd like to make. Thank you!