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Breaking Bed: English Stand-up About Love & Dating F*ckups 25.04.26
**English Comedy Special that will finally make you delete the dating apps - because there's no hope! Featuring 4 headliner level comedians!**
Please sign up at [eastwestcomedy.com](eastwestcomedy.com) in addition to RSVP here to guarantee seating
**Line-up: see website**
!! Our Saturday shows have been SOLD OUT almost every time, so PLEASE book online and don't take chances ;) !!
**Neukolln's favorite (by popular vote) comedy club East-West Comedy presents the new, topical show all about love & dating f\*ckups! In Berlin, you don't know who to hate the most: emotionally dead weirdos you meet online, people who refuse to pay the asking price for your feet pictures on OnlyFans, or the smug, preachy couples they form when they find each other. Is there any actual hope? Nah. But there are funny stories to tell to your closest friends (or to a room full of drunk strangers for money). 4 experienced comedians from USA, UK, Europe, Asia and more, will possibly kill your last remnants of hope - but promise you'll have helluva fun in the process.**
Google rating: 5.0 / 5.0
★★★★★ “Laughed a lot, will come again for sure” Oliver, UK
★★★★★ “A cozy place with high quality live comedy!” Joanna, Hong Kong
★★★★★ “Great comedy show, talented comics and very nice atmosphere” Mariia, Ukraine
★★★★★ “Comedians were good, beer was good, ambiance was super nice!” Gaelle, Lebanon
★★★★★ “The humour hit us right on the spot!” Eve, China
★★★★★ “Perfect evening of laughter” Igor, Croatia
★★★★★ “Cozy stand-up venue with hilarious international artists and audience!” Elvira, Russia
★★★★★ “Great new shows at one of Berlin’s coolest venues!” James, USA
Doors: 7:30 PM
Show:8:00 PM
Entry: Pay What You Want\* (seat reservation required): you reserve your seat for free, and Pay What You Want at the end of the show, depending on how much you think the show is worth (recommended fee: €10-15). Reservations expire 10 minutes before the start of the show.
\*It is not within our principles to promote a show as "Free Entry" and ask for a "not-so-voluntary" donation at the end. This show is paid - we just let you decide the price ;)
Crossroads: Old vs New Gods
The human habit of indulging or investing devotion, time and attention to something external is as old as civilisation.
We may think that its slowly disappearing, but when observed carefully, its just changing forms.
The discussion this time would be about how humanity's investment of time and attention rapidly shifted from gods to screens, from creation and contemplation to mindless consumption.
Technology didn't replace religion, it become one.
Instead of sacrificing a lamb, goat, horse or whatever, you sacrifice your time and sanity.
We'll start with short introductions from everyone attending.
The focus will be on historical, scientific and philosophical discussion rather than contemporary political debate
(*you'll recognise me by my black coat)*
Real Long Term Friendship
Nice! You are looking for real long time friendship! You might have already lived in Berlin or other big cities and experienced the "Anonymous" culture for a while. Meeting random people over and over and never see the same person again! In order to find "Real Long Term Friendship" in Berlin, do as follows:
* You should not care how many people are joining this meetup.
You RVSP. Even if only one person is joining. Because if everyone are waiting for everyone else to RVSP, nobody joins and nobody finds a new friend.
* You do not care how many people of the opposite sex are joining.
You are looking for friends. Finding the best romantic partner in the world, while avoiding not very attractive others, can be your other goal, for another time. Here we are looking for Friends. Real ones.
* You are going to risk a very precious property of yours: Your time!
Yes, there are thousands of opportunities in Berlin, there might be a rock concert for free, a birthday party you might miss, an important person might call you and invite you spontaneously, but you never find new friends until you decide to risk your time and meet people anyway. "I will check my calendar and get back to you" also does not work. Commit your time and spend it. Trust me, you won't go bankrupt ;-)
* You are ready to use your phone as a real phone!
You might have been using your phone as a tablet to visit Instagram and Facebook and watch movies. But if you want to find friends, you must know that people might take your phone number and give you theirs. That means they will Call you! And you have to pick up the phone and answer it. If you want to find new friends, you must be ready to do something really hard for the first time after years: Call people first, and if they called you: Answer your phone!
* You are going to meet some people twice!
That's the point of friendship. We already can experience random encounters with random people in random places one at a time. But that is not called friendship. If you want friends, you must be ready to meet the same person more than once.
If you agree with above, RVSP and COME! You will meet other people who think the same way.
P.S: Now that you've read all the way down to here, I suggest you [watch this animation](https://player.vimeo.com/video/547249272?h=22f3dd0f6f).
Japanese Bento-Box Workshop
Das Geheimnis der japanischen Gesundheit und Langlebigkeit – versteckt im täglichen Bento!?
Entdecken Sie einfache und köstliche japanische Bento-Rezepte.
Ort: ishinoya (Schönhauser Allee 54, 10437 Berlin)
Datum: **25.04 .2026 11:00–13:00**
Programm: „OMUSUBI –das japanische Superfood Onigiri“
Praxisteil: Reis kochen / Omusubi formen / Bentobox zusammenstellen
Dieses Mal steht in unserem Kurs das Herzstück der Bento-Box – das OMUSUBI (Reisbällchen) –
im Mittelpunkt.
Wir zeigen euch, wie man Reis ganz ohne Reiskocher, sondern einfach und für jede\*n im Topf zubereiten kann!
Diesmal lernen wir, wie man mit einem Staub-topf (Gusseisentopf) unkompliziert und besonders lecker Reis kocht.
Außerdem sprechen wir darüber, warum OMUSUBI gut für den Körper sind, warum die gesunde Lebenserwartung in Japan so hoch ist und teilen mit euch die oft verborgenen Wahrheiten hinter der Reiskultur und der reisbasierten Ernährung.
Am Kurstag stellen wir gemeinsam eine OMUSUBI-Bento-Box fertig und genießen anschließend euer ganz persönliches MY Bento.
(Beilagen wie Tamago (japanisches Omelett), Karaage (japanisches frittiertes Hähnchen) und weitere kleine Gerichte werden von uns vorbereitet.)
Wenn ihr euer Bento mit nach Hause nehmen möchtet, bringt bitte eine eigene Lunch-Box mit.
Teilnahmegebühr:
**Einführungsangebot: 40 €** pro Person
☆ Kinder bis 12 Jahre: **10€**
※ Die Teilnahmegebühr bitten wir, vor Ort bar zu bezahlen.
Mitzubringen: Schürze / Brotdose (Lunch-Box)
Passburg Hausmesse "Wein meets Boss Nova"
The annual Hausmesse at Passburg is always a fun event combining wine tasting in the presence of the wine growers while enjoying a snack buffet with freshly baked bread and live music.
In good weather, the sunny terrace and front garden will be open for a fully enjoyable Saturday afternoon.
Advance ticket €15. Day ticket €20.
https://www.paasburg.de/wein-events/
Japanische Bento-Box workshop
## 🍙 Japanese Bento-Box Experience
**A Hands-on Bento Workshop in Berlin**
**“Regenerate your body and the earth through Omusubi.”**
***
### 🌿 About This Workshop
In this workshop, you will learn how to make *Omusubi* (Japanese rice balls), the heart of a traditional bento box, while exploring:
* The philosophy behind Japanese bento culture
* The connection between rice-based diets and the natural environment
* The impact of Omusubi on gut health
***
### 🍱 What You Will Experience
* Discover the story and cultural meaning of Japanese bento
* Learn basic cooking techniques that support health and child development
* Understand the deeper meaning of *Omusubi*
* Share a meal together and enjoy a warm, communal experience
***
### 🌏 Why This Workshop Matters
In a world facing environmental destruction, food crises, conflicts, and health challenges,
the need for sustainable agriculture and regenerative organic practices is more urgent than ever.
In Japan, one small but meaningful step toward this future is the everyday practice of enjoying sustainably grown rice.
By sharing the wisdom of bento culture—something that has long nurtured people, nature, and community—we hope to spark a *BENTO movement* here in Berlin, reconnecting people with the earth through food.
***
### ✨ Who This Is For
* Those interested in healthy eating and gut health
* Lovers of Japanese food and culture
* Anyone seeking a deeper cultural food experience
* Beginners are very welcome
***
### 📍 Details
**Location:** ishinoya
**Date:** April 25 (Saturday)
**Time:** 11:00 – 13:00
**Duration:** Approx. 2 hours
👥 **Capacity:** Limited to 8 participants
💶 **Fee:** €40
***
### 🎒 What to Bring
* Your favorite lunch box
* An apron
***
⚠️ **Only 8 spots available**
This is a small-group workshop. Registration will close once it is fully booked.
***
### 👉 Reserve Your Spot
[https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScL5l-M2xuyYfVP3lcTfPXkgPL-iuF91z_RKbWAhR1MERXW6g/viewform?usp=header](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScL5l-M2xuyYfVP3lcTfPXkgPL-iuF91z_RKbWAhR1MERXW6g/viewform?usp=header)
***
### 💬 About the Organizer
Hello, I’m Masaki Sakurai, founder of team-OMUSUBI.
With a background in sustainable agriculture, managing an organic food store, and organizing food education programs, I moved to Germany in 2024 with my family of six.
Currently, I work at a Japanese restaurant while hosting workshops that share Japanese food culture—fostering connections between people, nature, and health through hands-on experiences
🌸 Neurodivergent Spring Cleaning Swap🌸
**Out with the old, in with the "new-you"—through reuse instead of consumption.** As the seasons change, so do our interests and needs. Join us for an assembly in the form of a community swap meet, organized by and for neurodivergent folks to promote sustainability and community care.
**The idea is simple:** maybe you want to clear out your closets, or maybe you just want to meet us at the park to see if anything interests you. Both are perfectly okay! Whether you come with a bag full of treasures or arrive empty-handed just to hang out and browse, you are welcome here.
**Info & Accessibility:**
* **Date/Time:** Saturday, 25th of April, 14:00 - 17:00 (**IF IT RAINS; WE WILL RESCHEDULE**)
* **LOCATION:** The meetup map is not acurate, go to this google map link and find th neurodivergent sign: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/u9rygDgU8ADDR6Ec6](https://maps.app.goo.gl/u9rygDgU8ADDR6Ec6)
* **Access:** accessible for people with reduced mobility.
**Bring items you no longer need (If You Want To), such as:**
* 📚 Books, comics, and zines
* 🧩 Puzzles, board games, and fidget toy
* 👕 Clean clothing, hats, and accessories
* 🖍️ Art supplies and stationary
* 🏠 Housewares or decor
* 🧦 Cozy items (blankets, soft socks)
**How It Works (It's Simple):**
* **Bring a Blanket or small towel:** lay out your items in front of you.
* **Food & drinks to share** (optional)
* **Open Trust System:** Once your items are on your blanket, they are considered "up for grabs."
* **Browse Freely:** Get up, walk around, and explore what others have brought. If you see something you like on someone else's blanket, feel free to take it—even if they aren't there.
* **Enjoy:** Find your next favorite thing, or simply enjoy the sunshine and the company.
* **What's left?** Anything unclaimed at the end must be taken back home.
**The Vibe:**
This is a low-pressure event for neurodivergent people. There's no need to hover over your items or worry about making conversation. You are welcome to wander, stim, sit quietly with a book you just found, or take a break on your blanket whenever you need.
**Community Disclaimer**
This event is a community-led initiative organized by neurodivergent volunteers who dedicate their time, energy, and resources to create a welcoming space. We strive to make our events as accessible as possible—both financially and in terms of neurodivergent needs—but we also have our own limitations. We kindly ask for your understanding and empathy, as we rely on the support and cooperation of all participants to foster a healthy, inclusive environment.
**Come swap, find your next special interest, refresh your space, and contribute to a more sustainable community**
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Tennis Class - Beginner (Outdoor)
Outdoor
Tennis-Infos:
Max. 4 players on 1 court with licensed tennis coach
Fees: 23€ (lesson with licensed tennis coach)
Rackets: rent cost free (please notify via Whatsapp or SMS one day in advance)
Shoes: Shoes with white sole & without profile. Option to rent a pair at the reception for a fee (2,5€ Cash)!
See you on the court ;)
The participant becomes a member of the sportclub association Tennis 'n Beach Rhein-Main Wiesbaden e.V. for the duration of the sporting event and accepts with their booking/participation the statutes TnB e.V. and the rules of procedure of the association called Geschäftsordung as well as the data protection rules.
statutes TnB e.V.: https://tnb.pythonanywhere.com/static/documents/TnB-Satzung.pdf
Geschäftsordnung:
https://tnb.pythonanywhere.com/static/documents/TnB-AGB.pdf
data protection:
https://tnb.pythonanywhere.com/static/documents/TnB-Datenschutzerklaerung.pdf
Embodied Consent
**Embodied Consent**
mit **Kuem**
für **LGBTIQA+**
Kostenlos mit **[Anmeldung](https://wearevillage.org/shop/embodied-consent/w17-2026-2/)**
**Lernen über Grenzen und Kommunikation**
Wenn Sie noch nicht an einem Workshop zum Thema Consent im Village teilgenommen haben, ist es jetzt an der Zeit! Dieser Workshop ist sehr zu empfehlen für alle, die unser Projekt regelmäßig besuchen oder an einem unserer Workshops teilnehmen möchten. Diese Erfahrung wird Ihnen nicht nur helfen, sich in der we.are.village-Community zurechtzufinden, sondern sie wird Sie auch dazu befähigen, diese Werte in Ihr Leben zu übertragen.
Sich seiner Grenzen bewusst zu sein und sein Einverständnis oder Nicht-Einverständnis auszudrücken, sind wichtige Fähigkeiten im Leben, aber wir haben nicht oft die Gelegenheit, die Fähigkeit des Einverständnisses auf die gleiche Weise zu üben wie andere Fähigkeiten, wie Singen, Sport treiben oder eine Sprache lernen.
Bei Consent geht es um viel mehr als ein einfaches Ja oder Nein. Wenn wir die Zustimmung dekonstruieren, entdecken wir, wie wir unsere wahren Wünsche kommunizieren können, und hören auf, Dinge zu wählen, die wir nicht wollen. Durch Diskussionen, Bewegung und Partnerspiele werden wir Werkzeuge entwickeln, um körperliche Wünsche auszudrücken und zu verhandeln und durch praktische Übungen Grenzen zu setzen. Dieser Workshop ist für Menschen aller Körpergrößen, Geschlechter und Hintergründe offen und einladend.
Es handelt sich um einen nicht-sexuellen Workshop bei dem, ohne Druck, Kommunikation und Berührung geübt werden können. Es geht genauso darum, wirklich Ja zu sagen und es auch so zu meinen, wie es darum geht, Nein zu sagen!
Wenn Sie noch nicht an einem Workshop zum Thema Consent im Village teilgenommen haben, ist es jetzt an der Zeit! Diese Erfahrung wird Ihnen nicht nur helfen, sich in der we are village Community zurechtzufinden, sondern sie wird Sie auch dazu befähigen, diese Werte in Ihr Leben zu übertragen. Gemeinsam wollen wir eine auf Consent ausgerichtete Gemeinschaft mit gemeinsamen Werten aufbauen und dabei die Verantwortung des Einzelnen für die Einhaltung dieser Grundsätze betonen. Unser oberstes Ziel ist es, gesunde Beziehungen zu fördern und eine integrative Community für eine bessere, vernetzte Zukunft zu schaffen.
🔵
**Embodied Consent**
with **Kuem**
for **LGBTIQA+**
Free
**[Registration Required](https://wearevillage.org/en/shop/embodied-consent/w17-2026-2/)**
**Learning about boundaries and communication**.
If you have not yet attended a workshop on Consent in the Village, now is the time! This workshop is highly recommended for anyone wishing to visit our project on a regular basis, or to attend one of our workshops. This experience will not only help you navigate within the we.are.village community, but it will also equip you to carry these values into your life.
Being aware of your boundaries and expressing your consent or non-consent are essential skills in life, but we don’t often get a chance to actually practice consent skills in the same way we practice other skills, like singing, playing sports or learning a language.
Consent is about much more than a simple yes or no. When we deconstruct consent, we discover how to communicate our true desires and stop choosing the things we actually don’t want. Through discussion, movement and partner games, we will build tools to express and negotiate physical desires and set boundaries through the use of practical exercises. This workshop is inclusive and welcoming to individuals of all body sizes, genders, and background.
This is a non-sexual workshop, and great, low pressure situation in which to practice communication and touching. It’s as much about how to truly say yes and mean it as it is about saying no!
If you have not yet attended a workshop on Consent in the Village, now is the time! This experience will not only help you navigate within the we are village community, but it will also equip you to carry these values into your life. Together, we aim to nurture a consent-centered community with shared values, emphasizing individual responsibility in upholding these principles. Our ultimate goal is to foster healthy relationships and create an inclusive community for a better, more connected future.
Börse, Investment und Trading Stammtisch
Meinungsaustausch, Investmentideen, Buchbesprechungen, Charttechnik, Fundamentalanalyse. Wir diskutieren über die Themen Börse, Investment und Trading. Verkehrssprache ist deutsch. Egal ob Anfänger, Profi oder "will nur mal gucken": jeder ist willkommen und kann mitreden. Die Veranstaltung ist insbesondere geeignet für aktive Händler in Einzelaktien, Optionen und Rohstoffen. Es geht viel um technische Analyse und technische Markteinschätzung, aber auch um fundamentalanalytisch basierte Einzelaktienauswahl, Volatilitätshandel und Optionshandel. Es gibt ein Musterdepot, dessen Struktur und Performance als Diskussionsgrundlage dienen soll. Jeder kann seine Meinung dazu äußern.
Das Musterdepot findest Du bei wikifolio.com unter https://www.wikifolio.com/de/de/w/wf000bit01
Meinen Youtube-Kanal findest Du hier: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCmOeA2-rAS2P8YZNp11N6Q
Kryptowährungen spielen thematisch nur eine untergeordnete Rolle.
Der Kurzvortrag mit Diskussion startet pünktlich 17.15 Uhr. Wer viel Aufmerksamkeit braucht, kommt einfach zu spät und wird von allen angeschaut :-) Wer noch Kontakte knüpfen oder quatschen möchte, sollte schon ca. 16.30 Uhr kommen. Die Veranstaltung endet püntklich um 19 Uhr.
Bouldering Session
Have you always wanted to learn bouldering but never had the right company? Or are you an experienced boulderer who just wants to find boulder-buddies? If yes, this is the right event for you.
We are going to meet inside "urban apes Basement Boulderstudio", close to S Anhalter Bahnhof, also not far from Potsdamer Platz. If you have never been there, you will need to sign up with them, which will take a bit of time. After that, **you can find us on the couches near the lockers (not in front of the reception), next to a red smiley**. When you enter the actual gym, enter the hall by turning left immediately - you are walking towards them. We will start warming up around 11:10, so everyone has enough time to arrive and get changed before that.
***\*\*\**** *Spots are limited, so please update your RSVP at least 24 hours in advance if you won't be joining. **NO-SHOWs ARE NOT COOL \*\*\****
We enter the gym at 11:00, if you are late, you will need to look for us inside.
IMPORTANT: they only accept cards as a payment method. No cash. One day ticket will cost you 13,90 EUR (10,90 EUR if you are a student, free if Urban Sports Club).
**What to bring: well, first of all, a good mood.**
But you could also bring
* climbing shoes if you have any. If not, you can rent them there, no worries. They cost 3,50 EUR.
* a lock (for the locker).
* chalk. You won't need that if you are a beginner. Renting is possible.
* water.
* extra clothes. It's quite chalky there and humans sweat, not the best mix, don't you think? :D
Please, note: the organizer is not responsible for anything, including injuries. A basic introduction will be provided.
Lets Discuss: Blood & Sinners
This time we will be discussing Blood & Sinners by Ryan Coogler
Film info:
https://m.imdb.com/de/title/tt31193180/
Don't forget to watch the film before joining the meetup :)
Playfight Queerfight for GBTQ men*
**Playfight Queerfight**
with **Playfight Collective \(LoveDragon \| Sue\)**
for **GBTQ men\***
**[Book a Ticket](https://wearevillage.org/shop/playfight-ritual/w17-2026)**
**Member: 15 €**
**Non Member: 25 €**
Das Playfight-Ritual bietet einen sicheren Raum für queere Menschen, um sich in einer Gemeinschaft körperlich zu begegnen. Es findet in Form von Einzelbegegnungen statt, bei denen sich die Kommunikation hauptsächlich auf die Körpersprache und weniger auf den verbalen Ausdruck stützt.
Das Ritual kann von einem Tanz mit minimalem Körperkontakt über gemütliches Kuscheln und spielerisches Herumrollen bis hin zu energiegeladenen Kämpfen reichen, bei denen Kraft und Beweglichkeit erprobt werden.
Jeder Playfight wird von den beiden beteiligten Personen bestimmt und kann jederzeit beendet werden durch ein Wort oder durch einen Doppelklopfer. Bevor das eigentliche Ritual beginnt, gibt es eine Aufwärmphase und eine Erklärung der Regeln.
**Hinweise**
Trage bequeme Kleidung, in der du dich frei bewegen kannst. Lange Hosen sind ratsam, um Verletzungen an den Knien zu vermeiden. Auf Schmuck sollte verzichtet werden.
**Sprache**: Je nach Bedürfnissen der Gruppe werden wir Deutsch und/oder Englisch sprechen.
**Kosten**: Diese Veranstaltung zählt zu den zwei kostenfreien Veranstaltungen pro Monat für Mitglieder.
**Member werden**: Als Mitglied unterstützt du nicht nur unser Projekt, sondern du erhältst gleichzeitig monatlich Zugang zu zwei kostenfreien Veranstaltungen. Mehr Infos **[hier](https://wearevillage.org/mitgliedschaft/).**
The Playfight Ritual is a gathering that provides a safe space for queer individuals to connect physically within a supportive community. It takes the form of one-on-one encounters, where communication relies mainly on body language rather than verbal expression.
The ritual can range from a dance with minimal physical contact to cozy cuddling and playful rolling around, or even energetic fights that explore strength and agility.
Each playfight ‘belongs’ to the two individuals engaging in it and can be ended at any time by a word or by double-tapping your partner or the floor. There will be a warm-up phase and an explanation of the rules before the actual ritual starts.
**General information**
Wear comfortable clothes in which you can move freely. Long trousers are advised to avoid mattress burns on your knees. Jewellery is not recommended.
**Language**: We’ll speak English and/or German, depending on the needs of the group.
**Cost**: This event is one of two free events included each month in the membership programme.
**Become a member**: As a member, you not only support our project, but you also get access to two free events every month. More information here. More information **[here](https://wearevillage.org/en/become-a-member/)**.
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Central Ohio Real Estate Investing Expo
(Note: RSVPing here on meetup does NOT reserve your seat. To do that, you’ll need to register at our website, [HERE](https://www.coreerocks.com/Events.aspx?ID=2026-Central-Ohio-Real-Estate-Investing-Expo-14-5-5-2026).)
We’re serious about helping you succeed in real estate.
That means not just teaching you—but putting you in the room with the people who help you get deals done.
Every deal depends on people.
The agent or wholesaler.
The lender.
The contractor.
The title company.
The insurance agent.
The problem is that most investors meet those people slowly.
This event fixes that.
One room full of:
• Lenders
• Contractors
• Title companies
• Insurance providers
• Property managers
• And active local investors
A place where you can:
• Build your team
• Find funding
• Solve real problems
• Make connections that lead to deals
If you’re serious about real estate, this is a smart room to be in.
Members and non-members at any level of knowledge and experience are welcome.
This event is free.
Remember, to actually reserve your seat, you have to go [HERE](https://www.coreerocks.com/Events.aspx?ID=2026-Central-Ohio-Real-Estate-Investing-Expo-14-5-5-2026) and register on our website!
Duty vs. Results: What Makes an Action Moral?
When judging morality, should we prioritize **intentions/duty** or **outcomes/results**? It introduces two influential philosophers as representatives of these approaches.
* **Immanuel Kant (deontology):** An action is moral when it is done from **duty** and follows rational, universal principles (the **categorical imperative**). Certain acts—like lying—are wrong regardless of the consequences; you can’t do a wrong thing for a right reason.
* **John Stuart Mill (utilitarian consequentialism):** The morality of an action is determined by its **effects**, specifically how much **happiness/well-being** it produces. Mill argues that some pleasures are “higher” than others, and that good intentions don’t redeem harmful outcomes.
## Discussion Questions
1. **The lying dilemma:** A murderer comes to your door and asks if your friend is hiding inside. Kant would say you must not lie.
2. **Can good intentions rescue a bad outcome?**
3. **The organ harvest problem:** A surgeon has five patients dying of organ failure and one healthy patient in for a checkup. Killing the one to harvest organs would save five lives, and the math works out for the utilitarian. Why does this feel so deeply wrong? Is that feeling a point in Kant's favor, or just a bias we should overcome?
4. **Do rules need exceptions?** Kant insists moral rules must be universal, with no exceptions. But most of us can imagine extreme scenarios where any rule seems like it should bend. Does the need for exceptions fatally undermine deontology, or is the strength of the system precisely that it refuses to bend?
5. **Who gets to calculate the consequences?** Utilitarianism asks us to maximize good outcomes, but we're notoriously bad at predicting consequences. If we can't reliably know the results of our actions, is it practical to base our entire moral system on outcomes? Does this uncertainty push us back toward rules and principles?
6. **Everyday morality:** Think about a real moral decision you've made recently, even a small one. Did you reason more like a Kantian (what's the right thing to do in principle?) or more like a utilitarian (what will produce the best result?)? Do most people naturally lean one way?
7. **Justice vs. the greater good:** A town can prevent a deadly plague by sacrificing one innocent person. The greater good is clearly served. But is it just? Can an action be morally right and deeply unjust at the same time?
8. **The big synthesis question:** Are these two systems actually opposed, or do they often arrive at the same answers by different paths? Is it possible that we need both: rules to guide us in the moment and consequences to evaluate systems and policies over time?
Investing & Personal Finance Meeting
If you are interested in selecting investment choices for your 401(k) or other workplace savings plan, minimizing your income tax liability, or identifying the most effective investments for your brokerage account, we are the group for you.
We are a local chapter of Bogleheads, whose investment strategy can be found here:
https://www.bogleheads.org/wiki/Bogleheads%C2%AE_investment_philosophy
Or you can peruse the Boglehead forum here:
https://www.bogleheads.org/index.php
I look forward to seeing you there.
Mark Vonder Haar
Building Agents with Microsoft Agent Framework
We will show how to build custom agents with Microsoft Agent Framework. Attendees will learn how to build and custom host agents when Microsoft Foundry is not a viable option.
COUNT RMH Housewarmer Volunteering (Ronald McDonald House)
Some trained COUNT volunteers work together once a month at RMH (http://www.rmhc-centralohio.org/volunteer.php) as Housewarmers (usually on the 1st Sunday from 1 – 5 PM). Some schedule other shifts at their convenience. You may try this out with less fuss by following a "Fast track" or go through the normal process.
Fast track
• Arrange a time to shadow a COUNT volunteer. Call Dave Nohle at 614-268-9558 (cell).
• Show up and try it out.
• Complete application, etc. later.
Normal process
• Complete an online application (http://rmhc-centralohio.org/volunteer/).
• Attend orientation in advance.
• At orientation you will complete forms agreeing to keep family/patient info private and allowing a background check and tour the facility.
• Complete one training shift. Daily shifts are: morning 9 AM - 1 PM, afternoon 1 - 5 PM and evening 5 - 9 PM.
• Schedule shifts online using the on the RMH scheduling system (http://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/?FROM=32895).
The Ronald McDonald House (RMH) provides housing and meals for families with sick children. The Columbus RMH is the largest in the world with 137 rooms. COUNT has been volunteering there since May 2014.
Housewarmers work with RMH guests to provide a home-like environment - greet, assist with family needs, answer phones, give tours, assist with checkin/checkout, prepare guest rooms after checkout, clean facility, laundry, restock supplies and staff the front desk. RMH Housewarmers volunteer at least one four-hour shift a month. All Housewarmers must complete an application and agree to a background check before they can be full fledged volunteers.
Choose Your Movie: THE SHEEP DETECTIVES vs HOKUM at Cinemark Stoneridge!
Join us as we get together to see your choice of two VERY different movies – one sweet and wholesome – the other a terrifying folklore horror! Option 1 is the fun whodunnit-action-comedy-mystery led by Hugh Jackman, THE SHEEP DETECTIVES! Option 2 is the top-reviewed supernatural-horror-thriller starring Adam Scott, HOKUM! Here’s a description, trailer and plan for this event:
THE SHEEP DETECTIVES: Every night a shepherd reads aloud a murder mystery, pretending his sheep can understand. When he is found dead, the sheep realize at once that it was a murder and think they know everything about how to go about solving it. The film is directed by Kyle Balda and take a look at this ensemble cast: Hugh Jackman, Nicholas Braun, Molly Gordon, Hong Chau and Emma Thompson and the voices of Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Bryan Cranston, Chris O'Dowd, Regina Hall, Patrick Stewart, Bella Ramsey, Brett Goldstein and Rhys Darby. TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pyZI5oM6hWk
HOKUM: In this film, a horror writer visits an Irish inn to scatter his parents' ashes, unaware the property is said to be haunted by a witch. It is written/directed by Damian McCarthy stars Adam Scott, Peter Coonan, David Wilmot, Florence Ordesh and Austin Amelio. Hokum premiered to rave reviews at this year’s SXSW Festival and is being release by Neon. It is earning a stellar 97% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes, which calls it, “A classic haunted house story enriched with atmospheric folklore and perfectly-timed shocks!” TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVCIK_MPyhc
PLAN: We’ll plan for a 7pm-ish showing of both films and will meet inside the theater lobby about 20 minutes before showtime. If the showtimes work out, we’ll try to get both groups together for a bite before the shows! Complete details and showtime will be confirmed/announced as the date gets closer.
Look forward to seeing you there, Dan




















