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**Вопрос (про)чтения** — это берлинский дискуссионный клуб для тех, кто интересуется наукой, философией и научпоп-литературой. Мы встречаемся примерно раз в месяц, каждый раз — с новой темой. Тема заранее объявляется в Telegram-канале: [https://t.me/+1RVY0Ld5ny8zYmZi](https://t.me/+1RVY0Ld5ny8zYmZi) К каждой встрече мы собираем подборку материалов (книги, статьи, лекции), чтобы можно было посмотреть на тему с разных сторон. Можно выбрать один материал из списка или принести свой — и обсудить его вместе с другими участниками. Формат встречи — живая дискуссия: участники делятся идеями, задают вопросы и вместе разбираются в теме. *** 📚 **Вопрос (про)чтения #12. Теории эволюции: от эволюции человека до эволюции культуры** Большинство из нас знакомы с эволюцией по школьному курсу биологии: Дарвин, естественный отбор и происхождение видов. Но за полтора века после публикации «Происхождения видов» представления об эволюции заметно расширились. Сегодня исследователи спорят не только о механизмах биологической эволюции, но и о роли генов, культуры, обучения и среды в развитии человека. ​На этой встрече мы хотим посмотреть на эволюцию как на большую научную идею и проследить, как она развивалась от Дарвина до современных концепций. Нас будет интересовать не только происхождение видов, но и вопросы происхождения разума, человеческого поведения и культуры. ​Почему одни идеи оказываются настолько влиятельными? Можно ли говорить об эволюции культуры так же, как об эволюции живых организмов? Что современная наука знает о происхождении человека и какие дискуссии вокруг эволюционной теории продолжаются до сих пор? ​Предлагаем посмотреть, как разные авторы отвечают на эти вопросы и насколько далеко сегодня распространяется эволюционный подход. *** **Материалы и направления подготовки** [Подборка материалов](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tzMEh0cX4eePp18S4nb6CUlHI_1Adlg61CUHVuDlt6c/edit?usp=sharing) построена так, чтобы можно было посмотреть на эволюцию с разных сторон — от классической теории Дарвина до современных взглядов на культуру и человека. **Можно выбрать один материал — читать всё не нужно.** **Чарльз Дарвин «Происхождение видов».** Главная книга в истории эволюционной теории. Дарвин впервые подробно объясняет механизм естественного отбора и показывает, как из простых изменений могут возникать новые виды. **Николай Кукушкин «Хлопок одной ладонью».** Лауреат премии «Просветитель» и одна из самых известных современных книг об эволюции на русском языке. Кукушкин прослеживает путь от возникновения жизни и первых клеток до появления нервной системы, мозга и человеческого сознания. **Ричард Докинз «Эгоистичный ген».** Одна из самых влиятельных книг современной биологии. Докинз предлагает смотреть на эволюцию с точки зрения генов и объясняет через этот подход конкуренцию, кооперацию и даже альтруизм. **Джаред Даймонд «Ружья, микробы и сталь».** Попытка объяснить, почему разные общества развивались по-разному. Даймонд связывает историю цивилизаций с географией, ресурсами и окружающей средой. **Александр Марков «Как культура сделала нас людьми».** Небольшой цикл лекций о культурной эволюции. Марков показывает, как обучение, передача знаний и социальные практики стали важной частью человеческого развития. В подборке также есть современные научные статьи о происхождении человека, роли культуры в эволюции и критике отдельных аспектов современного дарвинизма. **Ссылка на материалы:** [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tzMEh0cX4eePp18S4nb6CUlHI_1Adlg61CUHVuDlt6c/edit?usp=sharing](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tzMEh0cX4eePp18S4nb6CUlHI_1Adlg61CUHVuDlt6c/edit?usp=sharing) *** # ​**Формат встречи** ​Встреча предполагает предварительную подготовку. Пожалуйста, учитывайте это при регистрации. Каждому участнику будет отведено около 5 минут, чтобы рассказать: * ​что именно вы выбрали для чтения или просмотра, * ​какие идеи показались важными или спорными, * ​с чем вам хочется разобраться в обсуждении. *** # ​**Важно** * ​Мероприятие 16+ * ​Вход только по предварительной регистрации. * ​Встреча предполагает уважительное и внимательное общение: мы обсуждаем идеи, а не личности, даём друг другу договорить и сохраняем безопасную атмосферу для обмена мнениями.

Hallo liebe Leute ☀️ Unser Deutsch Club lädt euch zu einer Park Party im Monbijou Park ein! 📅 Samstag, 20.06.2026 🕔 Uhrzeit: ab 16:00 Uhr 📍 Ort: Monbijou Park, Berlin (die genaue Location schicke ich dann am Sa um 15:30) 👥 Niveau: A2–C1 💵 Teilnahme: 10 € (inkl. Snacks & Getränk) Lasst uns das schöne Wetter gemeinsam genießen und Deutsch in entspannter Atmosphäre im Park sprechen 🌿✨ 🎶 Was euch erwartet: •⁠ ⁠Musik & gute Stimmung •⁠ ⁠Freies Sprechen und neue Leute kennenlernen •⁠ ⁠Bier, Softdrinks & Snacks sind organisiert •⁠ ⁠Spiele für Spaß & Interaktion 🎲 •⁠ ⁠Entspannte Atmosphäre unter freiem Himmel 🗣️ Was du üben kannst: •⁠ ⁠Spontanes Sprechen im Alltag •⁠ ⁠Small Talk & lockere Gespräche •⁠ ⁠Neue Kontakte knüpfen 🤍 Atmosphäre: Offen, international, freundlich – einfach zusammen Zeit verbringen 📸 Hinweis: Es werden Fotos und Videos für Social Media gemacht. Wenn du nicht aufgenommen werden möchtest, gib bitte kurz Bescheid ☺️ Wir freuen uns auf einen sonnigen Nachmittag voller Gespräche, Musik, Spiele und guter Vibes 🌞✨

Meet, Match, MoveOn and Manage or Master Why Meet 1)Meet new People Culture Languages. 2)Not Match Romance, Political Views nor Religion, only Respect and Joy 3) Moveon, advance with your level, goals, and especially share and try Rotate the groups and let others participate a bit. 4) Master the challenges, and Manage to give a Like or appreciate the meetups!! **Thematic** or small Concept: Manage to Bring 2 German Friends and you get a Drink. if you bring your Ex Partner + 2 German friends =2 drinks = thats the Challenge and the Attitude of 2026

Liebe Schrägen, habt ihr Lust Basketball um Obama zu zelebrieren zu spielen? Wir treffen uns um 16 Uhr in der Nähe von Firlstraße / An der Wuhlheide. Wir setzen uns für eine halbe Stunde, bis wir alle da sind, dann spielen wir. Selbst bin ich Anfänger und gar nicht in Top Form. Die Regeln: Erst nach Zehn! Wir stehen üngefähr drei bis fünf Meter vor dem Korb. Wir werfen den Ball in den Korb. Wenn man erfolgreich den Ball in den Korb geworfen hat geht man weiter und wirft nochmal, doch diesmal mit der anderen Hand. Jedoch, wenn der Ball nicht in den Korb geht, dann ist der nächste Spieler an der Reihe. Erst nach Zehn. Eventuell wird es auch etwas Musik mit der JBL sein. Naturlich sind Zuschauer die gesellig sein wollen auch willkommen. Es gibt Sitzplätze am Rande des Platzes. Später könnten Wir eventuell Eis holen. Kommunikation bitte durch Signal Gruppe. Link im Kommentar. Auf den Basketball!!!

**Berlin’s Only Comedy Show That Fixes Your Problems (Kind Of)!** Stand-up comedy meets hilarious, unqualified life advice! Comedians tackle your anonymously submitted problems live on stage—roasting, dissecting, and turning them into comedy gold. **Where?** The Wall Comedy Club in Friedrichshain! **When?** Doors: **8:00 PM** \| Show: **8:30 PM** Come for the stand-up, stay for the therapy—just bring your problems (or a friend with worse ones). Every show is a fresh mix of **four experienced comedians and new audience problems**—so you never know what to expect! Hosted by **Lena Stolby** — she’s Russian, so she *really* knows about problems! **&** We are a free entry pay-what-you-want show, and **have been running solely thanks to the support of the audience**, so to help us keep making this world a drama free place we **suggest a contribution of €12-15!** **Seats are limited, so book now!** The room gets very busy, so, to make sure you get a seat please book a seat via Eventbrite here (it’s free): https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/comedy-therapy-events-1626059

**[Reserve a seat on eventbrite](https://ComedyinArtGallery.eventbrite.de)** (<= click here) **Saturday 8pm in an Art Gallery (Mitte)** The perfect blend of art, humour and socialising! **Laughing is contagious 😃 and has the power to bond people🙌** Welcome to an event that deserves your presence. We have booked an Art Gallery in Mitte and are showcasing a creative comedy event that brings people together in a thrilling game format. We will be laughing a lot. **Event Details:** Gallery Opens: 7:30pm Event starts: 8:00pm Event ends: 9:30pm **[Reserve a seat on eventbrite](https://ComedyinArtGallery.eventbrite.de)** (<= click here) **Tickets: Pay what you want (at the end of the show).** This is an English language event. **Host/Comedian:** **Prateek Jajoo (IG: jazz.comedy)** Prateek's been on the top comedy stages from Comedy Cellar in NYC to the cool clubs across Europe. Now, imagine a show that takes you on a hilarious journey through Asia, New York City, and Berlin, all through the eyes of an immigrant trying to integrate in different cultures as a local. IG: @jazz.comedy **Pay what you want (at the end of the show).**

➡️ Join us on Telegram: [https://t.me/+1k8nWt2bM7FlZTFi](https://t.me/+1k8nWt2bM7FlZTFi) **Relax. Connect. Create. ☕** After a full week of work, meetings, study sessions and life in fast-forward, it’s time to slow down. Join us this Saturday afternoon in Berlin for a relaxed coffee hang-out where this week's agenda is good company & warm drinks. You're also invited to bring some boardgames, drawing/coloring materials (I will bring an adult coloring book) **What’s the plan?** We’ll meet in a cosy spot, draw, chat about everything and nothing, swap stories and simply enjoy the moment. No pressure. No formalities. Just a bunch of friendly people sharing a Saturday coffee. **Who’s welcome?** Everyone! Whether you’re a Berliner born and raised, newly arrived in the city, from Germany or abroad, if you like meeting open-minded folks and spending some relaxed time—come join us. **When & how?** Saturday afternoon. Detailed time and place in our Telegram group. Hop in, say hello, and we’ll share the final details. **Why join?** \*Because you deserve a break. * Because you enjoy being creative. \*Because you enjoy boardgames * Because meeting new people sparks fresh energy. \*Because coffee tastes even better when shared. * Because Saturday afternoons were made for this. Respect and Safety: There is always at least one organizer present at every meetup. If you ever feel unsafe or bothered by someone’s behavior, you can reach out to an organizer privately. Your identity will remain confidential, your concern will be taken seriously, and no inappropriate behavior is tolerated — anyone making others feel uncomfortable will be removed from the group immediately. We hope to see you there. Bring yourself, your smile, drawing materials, your stories—or just your comfy self. Let’s make Saturday a little more laid-back, a little more social and a lot more nice. See you soon! —Your Saturday Creative Coffee Crew ☕

Hallo liebe Leute ☺️ Unser Deutsch Club lädt euch zum nächsten Treffen ein. 📅 am Sonntag, 21.06.26 🕔 Uhrzeit: 16:00–18:00 Uhr 📍 Ort: Project Together Berlin Karl-Liebknecht-Str. 34, 10178 Berlin 👥 Niveau: A2–C1 💵 Teilnahmegebühr: 10 € (inkl. 1 Getränk) Nimm an unserem Deutschen Sprachcafé am Sonntag teil und übe dein Deutsch in einer entspannten und internationalen Atmosphäre! 🎤 Gast-Speaker: Prof. Dr. Jörg Dünne Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin ✨ Thema: „Straßenhunde, Stadtleben und Begegnungen: Chile, Lateinamerika und Deutschland im Vergleich“ In diesem besonderen Treffen wird unser Gast-Speaker Prof. Dr. Jörg Dünne ausgehend von seinem neuen Buch „Quiltrologie. Straßenhunde in der chilenischen Literatur“ ( https://www.wallstein-open-library.de/9783835391970-quiltrologie.html) über Straßenhunde, Stadtleben und Begegnungen zwischen Menschen und Tieren sprechen. Der Vortrag ist so gestaltet, dass man das Buch vorher nicht gelesen haben muss. Im Mittelpunkt stehen spannende Fragen: Welche Rolle spielen Straßenhunde im Alltag und in der Kultur? Wie begegnen Menschen und Tiere einander im öffentlichen Raum? Und wie unterscheidet sich der Umgang mit Hunden in Chile, Lateinamerika und Deutschland? 📚 Themen des Talks: •⁠ ⁠Straßenhunde und Stadtleben in Chile und Lateinamerika •⁠ ⁠Begegnungen zwischen Menschen und Tieren im öffentlichen Raum •⁠ ⁠Einblicke in das Buch „Quiltrologie“ •⁠ ⁠Vergleich: Chile, Lateinamerika und Deutschland •⁠ ⁠Haustiere, Straßenhunde und gesellschaftliche Regeln •⁠ ⁠Kultur, Alltag und Zusammenleben •⁠ ⁠Offene Diskussion und Q&A ⏱ Ablauf: Der Speaker-Teil dauert etwa 30 Minuten. Danach gibt es ca. 10 Minuten Q&A. Anschließend geht es weiter mit freiem Sprechen, Diskussion und Austausch in kleinen Gruppen. 🗣️ Was du üben wirst: •⁠ ⁠Hörverstehen mit einem Muttersprachler •⁠ ⁠Wortschatz rund um Tiere, Stadtleben, Kultur & Gesellschaft •⁠ ⁠Vergleiche formulieren •⁠ ⁠Fragen stellen und über eigene Erfahrungen sprechen ☕ Atmosphäre: Kleine Gruppe, Café-Style-Setting, Gespräche & Networking 🤍 Safe Space: Fehler sind willkommen. Kein Druck, kein Stress – nur echtes Sprechen und Austausch. 📸 Hinweis: Während des Treffens werden Fotos und kurze Videos für Social Media gemacht. Wenn du nicht aufgenommen werden möchtest, gib bitte kurz Bescheid ☺️ ⚠️ Die Plätze sind begrenzt – bitte meldet euch verbindlich an. Wir freuen uns auf einen spannenden Nachmittag voller Deutsch, Austausch und neuer Perspektiven 🌿✨

Welcome to **I WRITE**, a gentle space for anyone who wants to write—quietly, freely, and without judgement. We are a Berlin community of writers who gather together weekly to write, talk and recharge after a long week. Some of us journal, some write novels, some do academic writing, many people come without a project in mind and see where the inspiration flow takes them. This is a space to simply show up and write, a safe place to be yourself and to release all your layers onto the paper. There’s no set topic, no feedback circle, and no pressure. Just warm people, a calm atmosphere, and time dedicated to yourself. 🗓️ **Agenda:** * 14:30 - 15:00 **→** 30 min arriving, optional socialising (arrive early, meet other writers) * 15:00 - 16:00 **→** 1 hour of silent writing (headphones welcome, focus encouraged) * 16:00–16:30 **→** 30 mins break + optional chat or solo time (stay and chat or go celebrate the rest of your Saturday) * 16:30–17:30 → 1 more hour of silent writing (for those staying) * 17:30–18:00 → 30 mins of chat, and leaving 🎒 **Bring:** * Something to write with (laptop, notebook, phone, typewriter… anything goes) * Something to drink (there is no cafeteria, unfortunately) * Your current project or a blank page * Yourself, exactly as you are **👉 Responsibility:** * Our location is limited; thus, I am kindly asking you to RSVP only if you are willing to attend. **📍Location:** * We meet at **Heinrich Schulz Library in Charlottenburg**. In the library, go look for the Gruppenraum; I will be waiting for you there. Any trouble finding the room, I will come to meet you outside. * 🚇 U7 **Richard-Wagner-Platz** * 🚌 M45 Bus **U Richard-Wagner-Platz** **About me:** Hi, my name is Anastasia. I started this writing club back in May 2025. Since then, it has been hosted weekly at the Heinrich Schulz Library (who is kind enough to allow us to use this room for free). Over this time, I’ve been privileged to meet some of the most creative and kind minds in Berlin. And I would be happy if you joined us. Whether you're an experienced writer or just at the beginning of your journey, you're welcome. If you know how to hold a pen or how to type, there will always be a space for you. Let's write together!

Du hast Lust, neue Leute kennenzulernen? Dann komm mit uns spazieren. Sonntag ist es wieder soweit. Wir gehen um den Lietzensee, bilden Zweiergruppen zum Kennenlernen und wechseln regelmäßig die Gesprächspartner. Treffpunkt: VOR dem Restaurant Rocco in Charlottenburg. Komm gerne in unsere WhatsApp-Gruppe, um Fragen zu stellen: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/Ii4XEqFgMn9CSIxgIO9LHG](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Ii4XEqFgMn9CSIxgIO9LHG) Wir freuen uns auf eine nette Truppe. Kleine Hinweise: \- Unsere Walk & Talk Events finden auf Deutsch statt\. \- Meist sind wir so um 40\-50 Leute\. \- Wenn du doch nicht dabei sein kannst\, dann melde dich bitte vom Event ab\. So können wir das Event besser planen\. \- Das Event findet bei Regen nicht statt\.

fff- fit frei froh und gesund ebenso durch und mit Lachyoga Wir lachen auch bei Regen!!! Lachyoga ist Wellness, Fitness, Resilienz- und Gesundheitstraining zugleich! Deshalb entwickelte der indische Arzt, Dr. Madan Kataria 1995 diese fröhliche spielerische Yoga-Methode: Lachen ohne Grund. Lachend, spielend, tanzend, singend und bewusst tief atmend - auch bei Frost und Schnee - stärkst Du gleichzeitig Deine körperliche und mentale Gesundheit und Fitness sowie Dein Immunsystem! So beugst Du Krankheiten vor. Dafür gibt es auch eine spezielle Übung: das vorbeugende Lachen. Du verbindest Dich lachend mit den anderen Teilnehmer\*innen. Du aktivierst eine Menge Glückshormone. So stärkst Du Deine Resilienz und kannst gelassener, fröhlicher und unbeschwerter in die neue Woche gehen. Und bei Kälte lachst Du Dich warm!!! Wichtig: warme Füße!!! Also entsprechende Schuhe sind wichtig!!! Übrigens: "Lachen ist der Tanz des Atems" sagt ein indisches Sprichwort. Es ist also Atemtherapie pur. Wo kannst du besser Sauerstoff aufnehmen als an frischer Luft? Auf dem Tempelhofer Feld lachen wir seit 2010 bei jedem Wetter, außer bei einer Unwetterwarnung. Lachyoga kennt keine Altersgrenze, im Gegenteil, es hält jung und verbindet "jung und alt" super miteinander!!! Neugierig geworden? Einfach kommen und mitlachen! offene Gruppe: jede/r ist herzlich eingeladen, mitzulachen, ohne Voranmeldung und ohne Vorkenntnisse bitte mitbringen: Lust, was Neues auszuprobieren; was zu trinken, denn Lachen macht durstig. Teilnahme: auf wertschätzender Spendenbasis Teilnehmer\*innen spenden im Durchschnitt 3-10 Euro. von: [Lachsonne](https://www.gratis-in-berlin.de/component/uddeim/?task=new&recip=8199 "::Nachricht an User schreiben") Mehr Infos im Internet: * [https://www.kreativitaet-und-lachen.de](https://www.kreativitaet-und-lachen.de/offene-ly-gruppen.html)

📚 **Short Story Sunday** 📍 **Location:** Iska Café 📅 **Timing:** Every second Sunday 🕰 **Time:** 11:00 – 13:00 **Selected story: The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman (\~15 pages)** 1st Link: https://americanliterature.com/author/charlotte-perkins-gilman/short-story/the-yellow-wallpaper 2nd Link (PDF backup): https://www.nlm.nih.gov/exhibition/theliteratureofprescription/exhibitionAssets/digitalDocs/The-Yellow-Wall-Paper.pdf 3rd Link (PDF backup): https://archive.org/details/yellowwallpaper1901gilm/page/n11/mode/2up **A Slow Sunday Morning with Stories** The **Sunday 15 Pages Short Story Book Club** is a gentle way to begin the day — a cozy literary gathering for people who enjoy slowing down, listening to stories, and sharing thoughtful conversation. Instead of reading alone at home, we experience literature together. Each meeting invites us to step out of the Berlin’s rush into a calm space of imagination, reflection, and human connection through short fiction. **How the Morning Flows (Approx. 2 Hours)** **11:00 – 11:30 \| Arrival & Settling In** Gather at the café, order something you enjoy, and ease into the morning. **11:30 – 12:15 \| Collective Reading** We read a carefully selected short story together. **12:15 – 13:00 \| Discussion & Reflection** An open and informal conversation about impressions, emotions, interpretations, and ideas ✨Feel free to join only for the discussion part if you feel like reading on your own ✨ **What to Expect** Short stories are selected by the hosts and announced online before each meeting. No preparation is required — simply arrive and immerse yourself in literature and conversation. **What to Bring With You** • Your own copy of a story • Curiosity and openness • A willingness to listen and share perspectives • Optional: a notebook if you enjoy jotting down thoughts • Your appetite for coffee, cake, and good stories **📍Location:** * We meet at the Iska Cafe at Kalckreuthstraße 7, 10777 Berlin. There is no pin at the google maps yet, so please just come directly to the location and find us at the right door at Erdgeschoss. * 🚇 **U1\, U2 Wittenbergplatz \|\| U1\, U2\, U3\, U4 Nollendorfplatz** * 🚌 **106\, 187\, M19\, M29 An Der Urania \|\| M46 Motzstraße**

🫓☀️ Sunday Aloo Puri & Halwa Brunch *It’s been a while since we’ve gathered around a table* for one of our much-loved brunches, so we’re bringing them back with a Panipuri Tribe favourite — a comforting North Indian brunch at Patakha! **Join us for a relaxed Sunday afternoon** filled with fluffy puris, aloo sabzi, halwa, chai, laughter, and meaningful conversations with a wonderful group of women. Whether you’ve attended several Tribe events or are thinking of joining for the first time, this is a lovely opportunity to slow down, meet new people, reconnect with familiar faces, and enjoy a little taste of home together. ✨ **What to expect**: 💛 A warm and welcoming atmosphere 💛 Great conversations and new connections 💛 Delicious North Indian comfort food 💛 A cozy Sunday spent with like-minded women 📅 Sunday, 21st June 🕛 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM 📍 Pataka, Berlin 💰 *Contribution*: €5 To reserve your spot 💛 **Pay via PayPal**: https://www.paypal.me/ssuhany — choose Friends & Family (please add your name in the note) to avoid extra fee Food and drinks will be ordered and paid for individually at the venue. 🌸 This event is exclusively for women. Please note that the €5 contribution is non-refundable, as we confirm reservations with the venue based on registrations. Spots are limited, so reserve yours early. We can’t wait to brunch with you! 💛

\*\*\*\*\*\* ***For address and more details see the website www.pausify.org*** \*\*\*\*\*\* **Event Info:** Pausify is the **biggest community and most active** of book lovers and creatives in Berlin. Impressions: Instagram: **[@Pausify (Co-Reading Space)](https://www.instagram.com/pausify_org/)** Events happen every Sat and Sun at 11 AM. Bring along your **current book to read** (or something **creative** to work on) and join us for this mix of a shared focus time + discussion. \- 11:00\-11:30 \- Meet & greet \- 11:30\-12:30 \- Silent focus time \- 12:30 \- Discussion of books/ projects over coffee Afterwards, join for lunch if you'd like (optional). **Drinks & snacks are included** ☕️ * **To reserve your place, a ticket (€9,90/event) or a community pass (only €17,90/MONTH) [from the website ](https://pausify.org/)*www.pausify.org* is required** * **Attendance here doesn’t show all sign-ups from other platforms. We usually have about 50 to 100 people at each event.** ***FAQ: Why does it cost money if I bring my own project?*** Because we rent a beautiful, central space for every event. Ever thought your monthly apartment rent was too high? Well, multiply that – that’s what commercial spaces in big cities like Berlin cost *per hour*. Of course, if all you want is just some quiet time, your home or a library is perfect. But if you’d like to focus & connect with others in an inspiring space – with drinks, snacks included – that’s what your ticket helps to cover. See pics from our events below - and on our Instagram: **[@Pausify (Co-Reading Space)](https://www.instagram.com/pausify_org/) ☕️** **[Pausify Co-Reading Space Website](https://pausify.org/) www.pausify.org** For questions, please contact us over [Website ](https://pausify.org/) www.pausify.org as this platform can have issues. Thank you! *Please note that photos and videos may be taken during the event and used for promotional purposes to highlight and share the experiences at our events. If you have concerns, don't hesitate to approach the event organizers before the event.*

Welcome to Drunken Philosophy, a casual, curious, social discussion club. Come grab a drink and a seat at The Oracle. **Optional topic for this meetup: Where is everybody?** In 1950 the physicist Enrico Fermi was talking about aliens over lunch and asked a question that still has not gone away: if the universe is so vast and so old, and even a fraction of those billions of stars have planets, where is everyone? By the numbers the galaxy should be crowded with civilizations. Instead we look up and hear silence. That gap between "they should be everywhere" and "we see no one" is the Fermi Paradox. One of the most unsettling answers is the idea of a **Great Filter**: somewhere on the road from dead chemistry to a galaxy-spanning civilization, there is at least one step that is almost impossible to get past. Maybe the filter is behind us. Maybe life starting at all, or simple cells becoming complex, or intelligence ever evolving, is the freak accident, and we already cleared the hard part. Or maybe the filter is ahead of us, and advanced civilizations reliably wipe themselves out before they spread. Here is the part that messes with people. If we ever found life somewhere else, even pond scum on Mars, most people would call it the greatest discovery in history. But it might be the worst possible news. It would mean life is common, the early steps are easy, and the hard step is still in front of us. So the eerie silence overhead might actually be the best sign we could ask for. **Questions to wrestle with:** * Is it better to be alone? Would you rather we find alien life and learn we are not special, or find nothing and quietly improve our odds of surviving? * Where do you bet the filter sits, behind us or ahead of us, and why? * If it is ahead of us, what is it? Nuclear war, climate collapse, AI, something we cannot even picture yet? And can we do anything about a filter we cannot see coming? * Two principles pull opposite ways here. The principle of mediocrity (the Copernican principle, Sagan's "no privileged place in the universe") says we are ordinary, so what happened on Earth probably happened everywhere, which makes the silence scream louder. The anthropic principle says of course we find ourselves somewhere life was possible, since we could not observe anything else, so our being here may say almost nothing about how common life is. Which lens do you trust, and does the silence still demand an answer once you account for observer selection? * And if we did confirm life out there and had to accept we are not special, what would that do to belief in a higher power, and would shedding (or keeping) that belief help or hurt our odds of pulling together as one species? * Does any of this change how you live, or how humanity should be spending its time and money right now? As always the prompt is optional. Come for the conversation, stay for the drinks, and bring your own questions.

Come chat about Atlassian tools and best practices at the Reynoldsburg Sunny Street Cafe and Breakfast is on Atlassian! Let's get the day started off with breakfast with your ACE Leaders! We're always excited to talk about Atlassian Products, share our knowledge and hand out swag! Come chat with us about new product news and anything you are working on within the Atlassian product stack. This is a great opportunity to come see what we are all about, hear new business news and share with other Atlassian users your questions and experiences. We'd love to see new and old friends come out to chat and learn about Atlassian! Agenda --- Moderators Kimberly Deal - Columbus Atlassian User Group Leader Kevin Stanley - Columbus Atlassian User Group Leader Greg Sprowls - Columbus Atlassian Community Leader Hosted By Kimberly Deal, Atlassian User Group Leader Kevin Stanley, Chief Everything Greg Sprowls, Agility Lead --- Global Partner Atlassian (http://atlassian.com) Millions of users globally rely on Atlassian products every day for improving software development, project management, collaboration, and code quality. Partner Atlassian --- For over a decade, Atlassian customers have come together to network, share ideas, solve problems, and find new ways to use Atlassian products. Today, more than 15,000 people take part in Atlassian community events in more than 30 countries. --- Complete your event RSVP here: https://ace.atlassian.com/events/details/atlassian-columbus-presents-rise-and-shine-with-atlassian-reynoldsburg-5/.

**🌙 St. Petersburg Singles Night — Speed Dating Over Zoom** Hosted Zoom rounds, St. Petersburg singles your speed, and matches sent the next day. Easy as that. **Here's how the night runs:** - Register and take a short personality quiz - Jump on Zoom when the event starts - Meet singles in guided one-on-one rounds - Get your mutual matches by email afterward **Pick the age range that fits you:** → **Ages 18-32** — [Register here](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=573&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=St.%20Petersburg&groupurlname=manga-k-drama-foodie-language-feast-network&ar=18-32&face_v=8.0) → **Ages 30-46** — [Register here](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=573&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=St.%20Petersburg&groupurlname=manga-k-drama-foodie-language-feast-network&ar=30-46&face_v=8.0) → **Ages 40-58** — [Register here](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=573&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=St.%20Petersburg&groupurlname=manga-k-drama-foodie-language-feast-network&ar=40-58&face_v=8.0) → **Ages 55+** — [Register here](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=573&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=St.%20Petersburg&groupurlname=manga-k-drama-foodie-language-feast-network&ar=55+&face_v=8.0) > Important: RSVP is not the same as registering. Use your age link below and complete the quiz to secure a place. Limited capacity. Register, relax, and let the night do the work. 🥂

Ciao a tutt\*! Let's meet Monday at 6.30pm at the Upper Arlington Library (Tremont Branch) in **Meeting Room A** to speak in Italian for 1 hour.

Based on the novel Roadside Picnic, it is NO picnic, but rather one of the masterpieces of world cinema. Andrei Tarkovsky's 1979 Soviet sci-fi classic, recounts the expedition of a writer and professor led by a mysterious guide called "The Stalker." to a futuristic wasteland called "The Zone." Dripping with existential dread, it continually presents strange occurrences that will have us debating the meaning of what we've just viewed right through the ending. *Stalker* (1979) can be streamed for free on HBOMax, the Criterion Channel or Kanopy. It's also available for rent on Amazon Prime and AppleTV. The Columbus Library has two copies on disc.

Christians in Tech is a community at the intersection of faith and technology. Our meetups are designed to spark meaningful conversations, promote knowledge sharing, and encourage growth—both in your career and your spiritual walk with God. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your tech journey, CIT welcomes you. Our Website [https://linktr.ee/citcbus](https://linktr.ee/citcbus) Sponsors and Partners * Improving (Venue Sponsor) * Bethel World Prayer Center (Fiscal Sponsor) * Fruits & Roots (Coffee Partner)

**🌹 Speed Dating Night for St. Petersburg Singles — On Zoom** Spend an evening meeting St. Petersburg singles face to face on Zoom, matched by age and personality before you arrive. **What to expect:** - Register and take a short personality quiz - Jump on Zoom when the event starts - Meet singles in guided one-on-one rounds - Get your mutual matches by email afterward **Find your bracket and grab a seat:** → **Ages 18-32** — [Register here](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=573&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=St.%20Petersburg&groupurlname=local-singles-seeking-genuine-connection-brunch-club&ar=18-32&face_v=6.0) → **Ages 30-46** — [Register here](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=573&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=St.%20Petersburg&groupurlname=local-singles-seeking-genuine-connection-brunch-club&ar=30-46&face_v=6.0) → **Ages 40-58** — [Register here](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=573&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=St.%20Petersburg&groupurlname=local-singles-seeking-genuine-connection-brunch-club&ar=40-58&face_v=6.0) → **Ages 55+** — [Register here](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=573&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=St.%20Petersburg&groupurlname=local-singles-seeking-genuine-connection-brunch-club&ar=55+&face_v=6.0) > Note: clicking RSVP alone won't get you in. Register via your age group and take the quiz. Places fill up. See you on Zoom, St. Petersburg. 🌷