Philosophy

Ben jij gefascineerd door de wereld van hacking en cybersecurity? Goed nieuws! Wat ooit een exclusieve serie workshops was voor studenten van NOVI, is nu toegankelijk voor iedereen met een passie voor hacking. 🚀 **Hack Friday** is jouw wekelijkse dosis cybersecurity praktijk. Elke vrijdagochtend duiken we samen in de diepe, duistere wereld van een nieuwe machine of challenge, onder de deskundige begeleiding van een van de cybersecurity experts van NOVI. Het is de perfecte manier om je skills te testen, te verbeteren en iets nieuws te leren in een vriendelijke en ondersteunende omgeving. 🛠️💻 ### Wat heb je nodig? * **Een werkende Kali Linux installatie**: Zorg dat je klaar bent om de uitdaging aan te gaan met je eigen Kali Linux setup. * **Een nieuwsgierige geest**: Heb je zin om te leren en uitgedaagd te worden? Dan pas je perfect in onze Hack Friday! ### Waarom meedoen? * **Leer van de besten**: Onze cybersecurity experts staan klaar om hun kennis te delen en je door de challenges te begeleiden. * **Wekelijkse uitdagingen**: Elke week bieden we een nieuwe machine of challenge aan, zodat je je vaardigheden kunt blijven ontwikkelen. * **Ontmoet gelijkgestemden**: Sluit je aan bij een community van enthousiaste hackers en cybersecurity professionals. ### Details: * **Wanneer**: Elke vrijdagochtend * **Waar**: op locatie in Utrecht * **Voor wie**: Iedereen met een interesse in hacking en cybersecurity, van beginners tot gevorderden. Ben je klaar om je hacking skills naar een hoger niveau te tillen en deel uit te maken van onze groeiende community? Sluit je dan aan bij Hack Friday en daag jezelf elke week uit met nieuwe en spannende cybersecurity avonturen! 🌟🔒 Registreer nu en laat zien wat je in huis hebt! Wij kunnen niet wachten om je te ontmoeten.

*Since the guided meditations for this event are in Dutch, this description is too.* Wil je je drukke week afsluiten en ontspannen aan het weekend beginnen? Dan ben je geheel vrijblijvend welkom bij de vrijdagavond meditatie van [Jewel Heart](https://www.jewelheart.nl/). Deze meditatieavond heeft een licht en open karakter. De meditaties bestaan uit drie delen. We beginnen met het gewaarworden van je lichamelijke sensaties. In een korter deel twee doen we een loopmeditatie en in deel drie is er een eenvoudige, geleide visualisatie meditatie. Het geheel wordt afgesloten met een gesprek onder het genot van een kop thee, voor wie daar zin in heeft. 📍[Jewel Heart, Hatertseveldweg 284, Nijmegen](https://maps.app.goo.gl/D4FzqLbkaqs2JNDG8). Loop de oprit op en dan is de ingang aan je rechterzijde 🕒Zaal open vanaf 19.30 uur, meditatie van 20.00 tot 21.00 Je bent van harte welkom! Aan deze activiteit kun je per keer meedoen. Er zijn geen verplichtingen. Op vrijwillige basis kun je op de avond zelf een donatie doen. Kijk ook naar onze -[Open activiteiten](https://www.jewelheart.nl/nl/open-activiteiten/) -[Cursussen](https://www.jewelheart.nl/nl/cursussen-overzicht/)

**Welcome to The AI Meetup, the premier gathering for AI enthusiasts and beyond!** Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out in the field of artificial intelligence, The AI Meetup offers a unique opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, network with peers, and gain valuable insights into the world of AI. **Timetable** 18.00 - Doors open: have a drink and a chat w/ other guests 18.45 - Kick-off 19.00 - [Onno Zoeter](https://www.linkedin.com/in/onno-zoeter-75330a2a2/), Head of Booking AI Research at Booking.com 19.45 - [Pini Reznik](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAABPmG8BbK7ssmTVDmU9fDWqrwyCP5nq4wE?skipRedirect=true), CEO and Co-Founder of [re:cinq](https://re-cinq.com/) 20.30 - Pizza and Drinks (Borrel) 21.30 - Let's wrap It up The AI Meetup covers a wide range of topics and disciplines, from machine learning and natural language processing to computer vision and robotics. So whether you're a data scientist, AI researcher, developer or just someone with a passion for all things AI, you won't want to miss this exciting event. p.s. There will be food and drinks!

## Details **What is Toastmasters?** Toastmasters International is a nonprofit educational organization that’s been empowering people to become confident communicators and leaders since 1924. Worldwide, there are more than 266,000 members in over 14,200 clubs in 150 countries. In the Netherlands, there are over **40 clubs** across the country, including those in major cities such as Amsterdam, Utrecht, and Rotterdam. This network of clubs and their learn-by-doing program is sure to help you improve. You can visit Toastmasters clubs as a guest or become a member. **What does a meeting look like?** Some of the members give short, prepared speeches, which other club members later evaluate. A typical meeting also includes short impromptu speeches. In this improvisation part of the meeting, everybody gets a chance to speak, including guests, if they wish. We usually end the evening with a drink at the bar. **How do I become a guest at a meeting?** It’s easy! Simply RSVP for one of our upcoming meetings here on Meetup to let us know you’re coming. If you have any questions, contact us at [utrechttoastmasters@gmail.com.](http://utrechttoastmasters@gmail.com./) If you visit and like us, we can talk about membership! **Additional information** Our cozy venue has a maximum capacity of 30 people - perfect for an engaging. Please be on time to grab a seat and mingle before the speeches begin!

Come play improv theatre in English and kick off your Friday evening with laughter, creativity and new people. This [drop-in workshop](https://www.improvutrecht.nl/drop-in-workshops/) is open to everyone, whether you are trying improv for the very first time or you have played before and want to stay sharp. You do not need acting experience and you do not need perfect English. Many people join us for the first time each week, alongside regular players who keep coming back. The atmosphere is open, playful and supportive, with a real focus on having fun together. During the session you can expect: * Meeting internationals and Dutch players who enjoy playing in English * Fun and accessible improv games inspired by shows like Whose Line Is It Anyway and De Lama’s * Clear introductions to improv principles like listening, accepting ideas and playing together * Plenty of laughter and a few moments where you surprise yourself * A relaxed, social vibe rather than anything competitive or performative We play from 20:00 to 22:00. Doors open between 19:50 and 20:00 and you enter together via the side entrance on Troelstralaan. After the workshop, many people head to O’Leary’s nearby for a drink and a chat. Sign up by adding your name via [https://bit.ly/iudropin](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2Fiudropin%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExYzVUWUpNcUx3Qmxyc0tCNnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5K0FVPivgkRn67BEoDofHkr7Es12_1bq4hDCggWDXNdpNhLZnzLNMNtrNdqw_aem_j1YiiuZaWNnyDZ5jbnCCBQ&h=AT2fpKsMMORdusQhpZ9iv0ed8772wQ5kPJcHxIGz5i8iQEJK0FVlSpqVqEh62oBzSisT7moNRPBSDvWIuZEL9WgLIXRbLyqXfXj7sE7CYyKbKxqnakD0W31HOEXSgK_5tuPYJFStscaUvrh-0pc&__tn__=q&c%5B0%5D=AT3WQkDUYF4F66VuKR4XhsJ2afRvpjsAkK93Octb-hRh_JIzYk-7ePG7XSFfHFYxd9GLxqQgCwnPjN2yiYBNVADfb7VXyjFO1sHIArS4Jo43x4NQHr-b2RMtZUH_TIvYncgegRNFx3P2HDQbu5bCg5dzFhmaWlgHFa4). If you can no longer attend, please remember to remove yourself so someone else can join. The workshop works on a Pay What You Thought It Was Worth basis. Suggested donation is €10 to €20, but you are always welcome regardless of what you can pay. Contributions help cover the room and the professional trainer giving up their Friday evening. **About the teacher this week** This session is taught by [Steven Morgan](https://stevenmorgan.wales). Steven is a British comedian, improviser and teacher with a long international track record both on stage and in the classroom. He was the Head of Teaching at easylaughs in Amsterdam and was cast member of Impro Amsterdam for two years running. He previously organised the Bris Funny Fest in Australia, producing over one hundred comedy shows, and has performed stand up comedy in numerous countries and festivals including the Utrecht International Comedy Festival. Steven has also run corporate workshops for organisations such as Nike, Zoom and the Red Cross, and was one half of the improv duo Tru2U with Rogier Bak. His teaching style is playful, clear and confidence building, with a strong focus on connection, generosity on stage and enjoying the moment rather than trying to be funny. Whether you come to learn, to meet people, or just to have a joyful Friday evening, you are very welcome.

**Join us for Social Drinks for Expats & Locals!** Now is the time to connect with new people and enjoy a great evening out! 🍷 We’re excited to invite you to Social Drinks for Expats & Locals. Expect a night filled with laughter, meaningful connections, and relaxed conversations in a friendly and welcoming setting. **What to expect** * A lively and inclusive atmosphere to enjoy good company. * Conversations with a diverse mix of locals and internationals. * A laid-back evening of cultural exchange, friendships, and fun. **Who should join** * **Expats** looking to expand their social circle and meet like-minded people. * **Locals** eager to share their culture and connect with an international crowd. * **Anyone** looking for a relaxed, social evening filled with great energy and good vibes. Don't miss out - **RSVP now** and join us for an unforgettable evening! Join the WhatsApp group: brand.page/expatslocalswhatsapp Follow us on Instagram: brand.page/expatslocalsinstagram Become a Welcomer: https://www.expatslocals.com/become-a-welcomer

We are excited to announce our next **Embodied Play** workshop! More info & tickets: https://hipsy.nl/event/117201-embodied-play-workshop-amsterdam **✨ Embodied Play – A Workshop for Connection, Curiosity & Play✨** What if touch, play, and connection could feel safe again? Join us for an evening of *Embodied Play* — a guided, non-verbal movement practice where we explore connection, curiosity, and authentic expression through the body. Step onto the mat and discover how playful exploration can lead to profound intimacy, emotional openness, and joyful aliveness. This evening has a simple and clear design, and guided all the way through. Together, we’ll move from grounding into ourselves to connecting with others through spontaneous, moment-to-moment dynamics of play. The evening flows from body awareness, to playful partner work, and ends with a nourishing Belly2Belly meditation. No experience needed — just your willingness to explore at your own pace. Everything is an invitation. You choose how and with whom to engage, every step of the way. This workshop is non-sexual, inclusive, and gently guided — a space to rediscover the safety and beauty of human touch and connection. ✨ Come as you are. Leave more connected, more alive, and nourished. yourself ✨ Facilitator: Nick Nick is one of the founders of the Cuddly Community. A transformative group aimed at generating intimacy through. emotional openness, physical connection and playful exploration, in a safe, slow and guided, non-sexual way Our core mission is to fulfill the primal need for human touch & connection in a supportive, playful and deeply meaningful way. **Practical information:** ✦**Where**: Weesperzijde 79A, 1091 EJ Amsterdam, Nederland **✦When** Friday Mar 20 - 2026 Walk in 18.30 We begin the workshop at 19.00 and end at 22.00 with some chill out time after **✦ Investment** Early Bird tickets €21,- Normal ticket €27,- more info & tickets: https://hipsy.nl/event/117201-embodied-play-workshop-amsterdam **👉 For who?** Embodied Play is for anyone seeking to explore self-discovery, physical connection, and embrace their authentic self through playful, embodied, and relational movement practices. No prior experience is required. We offer different gendered tickets to ensure a balanced group dynamic, fostering a diverse and inclusive environment for all participants. 👉 For questions or more information, please contact us at: e-mail: thecuddlycommunity@gmail.com 🎀 We look forward to welcoming you and creating an evening of intimacy, discovery and fun together! Be Welcome **see all our events:** https://hipsy.nl/shop/the-cuddly-community \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Embodied Play (Embodied/Primal Play) as taught in the Embodied Intimacy Training by Buster and Rachel - Belly2Belly created by David Cates

Join for a relaxing hike through the blooming forest. We will start at Baarn railway station. We will stop for coffee and sketching at the castle cafe along the way, check the farmer shop and contine our way to Hilversum. The hike is around 8km. Dress for the weather (for sun/rain and wind), wear comfortable shoes that are ok to get muddy and bring sketching materials. Meeting at 11:30 at Baarn station. The event is 3 EUR and should be paid before Friday 21:00, via link: https://tikkie.me/pay/i29nqfek15epegigjtue The fee is non-refundable and will be used towards Meetup app organizer fee.

The final novel of Hermann Hesse, *The Glass Bead Game* is a fascinating tale of the complexity of modern life as well as a classic of modern literature. Set in the twenty-third century, *The Glass Bead Game* is the story of Joseph Knecht, who has been raised in Castalia, the remote place his society has provided for the intellectual elite to grow and flourish. Since childhood, Knecht has been consumed with mastering the Glass Bead Game, which requires a synthesis of aesthetics and philosophy, which he achieves in adulthood, becoming a Magister Ludi (Master of the Game).

## 🎨**Activity for EXPATS & English Speakers** ☕ Are you an art enthusiast living in or around **Amersfoort, Hilversum, Utrecht, Nieuwegein, IJsseltein, De Bilt and the rest of cities of the Utrecht's province** who love painting or drawing? Maybe you've felt the joy of creating but struggled to find others who share your passion and speak **ENGLISH**? **You're not alone! 😉** ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ ## 🖌️**About this event** You will meet other Art Lovers like you to Draw, Paint and have some drinks Together ! Our events are not just about sketching or creating art—they’re about building connections. Every two weeks, we meet at a café to have a relaxing time drawing a painting. Please keep on mind that **ENGLISH i**s the official language we will use to integrate everyone in our conversations. ⭕⭕⭕➡️ **IMPORTANT ⬅️** ⭕⭕⭕⭕ ### 👩🏻‍🎨**Book formally your Seat 🪑via [WHATSAPP](https://bit.ly/3BXXE0f)** **If you want to confirm officially your attendance and separate your seat🪑. Book your seat in meet-up, and contact us via [WHATSAPP HERE](https://bit.ly/3BXXE0f) to receive more information on the address of our activities.** **Thanks a lot for your understanding!** 💐🥰 ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ ### 👩🏻‍🎨**How Does It Work?** This event is simple, this initiative takes 2 Hours. Most of the participants use pencils, water pencils or watercolours. Main aim is to socialize while we draw. There will be plenty of time to talk and get to know each other. We have to mention that this event is suitable for all levels. Many have started to draw in our event actually. Also it is very important that you **[JOIN US AT OUR WHATSAPP COMMUNITY](https://bit.ly/3BXXE0f),** to stay up to date on our upcoming events and participate in our Drawing and Painting Contests! **👉: [https://bit.ly/3BXXE0f](https://bit.ly/3BXXE0f)** 🍀 ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ ### ☕**Where?** We will meet in different cafes mainly in the *center of Amersfoort ( and some occasions in other cities around)*. I will inform you of the exact place some days in advance this event. The place will depend on the number of attendees. ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ ### **🎟️ What is included?** 🟢 **2 HOURS TO HAVE FUN!** 🟢 **15 mins warming-up creative activity and paper material**🖌️🎨 🟢 New friendships and **conversations in ENGLISH** in a relaxed atmosphere 🟢 **Souvenir picture** with you and the rest of Art Lovers 📷 🟢 Exclusive **access to our Art Lovers Community** on which you will receive: ***\~\~\~ Drawing challenges,*** ***\~\~\~ Training content,*** ***\~\~\~ FREE Entries only to members*** ***\~\~\~ Drawing Competitions*** 🟢 Time to **create alongside fellow artists and amateurs** 🟢 The freedom to **work at your own pace** 💃🕺🎈 ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ ### 🖼️**Art Materials?** Bring your own practical art materials to be adaptable to sketch on a coffee table. Like your sketchbook, pencils, watercolor, markets, pencils, your Tablet..etc ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ ## **See you to Paint, Draw, and drink together!🌟☕🍷🍪🍰**

Come over to the Ducosim game fair in Amersfoort. For a small fee (or become a member) many publishers are ready to demo their published games. Next to that you can meet up and network with game designers, playtest their games and bring what you are working on and put it on the table. More details: https://www.ducosim.nl/

**This event has two meetup spots: Arnhem station (9:30) and 's-Hertogenbosch (10:40)!** Welcome to the page of the Maastricht & Valkenburg daytrip. On the first day of spring, we like to welcome you to a trip to the very southern edge of the Netherlands: home to the picturesque city of Maastricht, and the river valley town of Valkenburg. The plan goes as follows: * 9:30 Meetup Arnhem CS, next to Burger King * 9:53 Train to 's-Hertogenbosch (Den Bosch) * 10:40 Transfer in Den Bosch, second meetup point * 11:08 Train to Maastricht * 12:33 Arrive in Maastricht Those who do not want to go to Valkenburg can stay in Maastricht * 12:41 13-minute train to Valkenburg * ±15:40 Train back to Maastricht * 18:29 Train to Den Bosch * 19:53 2/32 min. transfer in Den Bosch * 20:37/21:07 Arrive in Arnhem While these times are mostly fixed, train disruptions may force us to change the plan. Were they to happen, all changes will be announced in the discussion chat of this event page. **Meetup in Arnhem & Den Bosch** The two meetup places are in Arnhem Centraal Station, next to the Burger King at 9:30, and at 's-Hertogenbosch station on platform 7a at 10:40. If you want to join at another location, like on the train or in Maastricht, please let us know in advance. These are also the places where the group splits and disbands at the end of the day, but of course you may leave the group at any time you like. Please sign up by RSVP on Meetup or via [Google Forms](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd2g-H1CVAJrpTD-T0ELzcqoDOmggzyB4bm3lIOqqRRnf0s9Q/viewform?usp=header). We will all travel by using our own OV-Chipkaart or bank card. Tip: if you don't have an NS subscription or the *studentenreisproduct* you can buy train tickets (usually at a discount if you buy it days in advance) on [ns.nl](ns.nl/en) or the NS app. **Payment** In order to keep our Meetup-page active, everyone joining the event will be asked to pay a 2 euro contribution. The payment will be handled via Tikkie, and is refundable if you cancel before Wed March 18th 10:00 - and in any case if we cancel or postpone the event of course. We hope to see you there!

## *"46% of people in the Netherlands feel lonely — not the loneliness of isolation, but of being unseen. It is highest among the most socially active."* **Guiding question:** *Can you be surrounded by people — and still feel completely alone?* *** Most of us have been there. A full calendar. A social life. People who care about you. And still — a quiet, persistent feeling that nobody truly *sees* you. Not the full version. The one behind the capable, composed exterior you carry through the week. This is not the loneliness of isolation. It is the loneliness of the *unseen* — and it is the defining hidden experience of our time. This session explores why intelligent, self-aware, socially connected people so often feel this gap — and what becomes possible when a room of strangers decides to actually meet each other. This is not therapy. Not a lecture. A calm, honest, philosophy-based inquiry into connection, presence, and what it actually takes to stop being a stranger — even to yourself. *(New to the series? You're welcome. Each session stands alone while forming part of a deeper arc.)* *** ✦ **If you attended Sessions 1 & 2:** We explored the reasons we don't open up — the escape rooms we hide in, the vulnerability that needs safety before it can heal. We turned the lens inward toward self-worth — and discovered that connection becomes lighter when we stop needing to earn our place in a room. Session 3 takes this further. From self-worth to self-disclosure. From being present with yourself — to being present *with others.* The bridge between inner work and real human connection. *** ✦ **What to Expect** * Brief somatic grounding — a breath practice to arrive fully before we begin * Small-group dialogical inquiry — questions that go somewhere, not lectures * Structured breakout conversations — intimate, safe, surprisingly deep * Shared reflection circle — the whole room, one thread * Optional post-event hangout Speaking is optional. Listening is full participation. *** ✦ **A question to sit with before you arrive:** *When did you last feel completely seen by someone — and what made that possible?* *** What shifts when a room full of strangers stops performing for each other? Something real becomes possible. Not connection as a concept — but contact. The kind that reminds you that the lonely corner you retreat to doesn't have to be so dark, or so permanent. This session won't give you answers. It will give you the one thing better than answers: a room where the question can finally breathe. *** ✦ Free entry ✦ Zoku Amsterdam, Weesperstraat 105 ✦ Saturday March 21 — time TBC ✦ Part of *The Art of Being Seen* series *** *Cheers,* *Dev* 🌐 [maisonmagnetique.com](https://maisonmagnetique.com/)

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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, Meeting Room 2B 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. All backgrounds are welcome.

You can also join the meeting by Conference Call at (518) 263-8851.

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!