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đż IMMERSION HOLISTIQUE | ĂPISODE 1 : SE LIBĂRER DU BRUIT PARASITE đż
Et si vous coupiez enfin le son ? đ
Injonctions, attentes des autres, pensĂ©es limitantes... Ce "bruit parasite" vous empĂȘche d'entendre votre propre voix. Pour ce premier rendez-vous d'avril, on dĂ©pose les masques et on s'allĂšge.
Au programme de cette parenthÚse sacrée :
đ Identifier ce qui vous ralentit pour mieux s'en libĂ©rer.
âš Se reconnecter Ă l'essentiel et apaiser l'Ăąme.
đ€« LâExpĂ©rience MystĂšre : Une activitĂ© sensorielle et libĂ©ratrice (chut, câest une surprise !) pour laisser sâexprimer votre inconscient...
Repartez le cĆur lĂ©ger et l'esprit clair. âš
đ INFOS PRATIQUES :
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Date : Samedi 25 avril
đ Horaires : 14h Ă 16h
đ Lieu : Lâadresse sera communiquĂ©e ultĂ©rieurement aux participantes
đ¶ Tarif : 20 ⏠(tout inclus)
â ïž Places limitĂ©es pour prĂ©server la bulle de douceur.
đ© Inscriptions & Infos : En DM ou par mail (le lien en bio) !
LâaprĂšs-midi des idĂ©es â La fin dâun monde, avec Pierre Haski
Ă lâoccasion de la parution de *La fin dâun monde*, nous sommes heureux de vous accueillir pour une aprĂšs-midi rencontre avec Pierre Haski.
Au cours dâun Ă©change, Pierre Haski reviendra non seulement sur les transformations profondes des Ă©quilibres gĂ©opolitiques, mais aussi sur ses expĂ©riences personnelles de terrain. DerriĂšre ce constat, se dessine une question essentielle : quel monde sommes-nous en train de construire ?
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« Je suis nĂ© avec la dĂ©colonisation de lâAfrique que jâai sillonnĂ©e de long en large ; jâai grandi avec la guerre froide, que jâai vue disparaĂźtre au centre de lâEurope ; jâai Ă©tĂ© tĂ©moin de lâessor inexorable, majeur, de la Chine; jâai parcouru les terres meurtries du Proche-Orient ; et je tente chaque matin, depuis huit ans, dâanalyser au micro de France Inter la bascule du monde. Cela fait un demi-siĂšcle que jâaccompagne, en tant que journaliste â reporter, correspondant ou Ă©ditorialiste â et pour le meilleur comme le pire, les transformations de notre planĂšte. Or ce monde est devenu plus difficile Ă âlireâ, plus dĂ©routant, plus inquiĂ©tant Ă©galement. Dans ce rĂ©cit, je puise dans mes expĂ©riences, mes rencontres, mon histoire personnelle aussi, de quoi expliquer ce que nous vivons aujourdâhui : la fin dâun monde, celui qui est sorti de la Seconde Guerre mondiale avec ses institutions imparfaites et ses rĂšgles de droit souvent malmenĂ©es. Le monde dâaujourdâhui nâest dĂ©jĂ plus celui dâhier. Celui de demain sera-t-il celui des rapports de force et des systĂšmes autoritaires, ou aurons-nous lasagesse dâen bĂątir un nouveau, plus Ă©quitable et ouvert ? »
Parlons Japonais Ensemble
Bonjour, et Konnichiwa ! đŻđ”
Je mâappelle Rica, je suis une Japonaise qui vient de Yokohama et organisatrice de ce groupe. Je vous propose de nous retrouver autour d'un cafĂ© (ou d'un thĂ©) et de parler japonais ensemble. âïžâšOuvert Ă toute personne qui apprend le japonais maintenant ou qui a dĂ©jĂ appris le japonais. Discutons de maniĂšre dĂ©tendue en petit groupe (de 4 participantes maximum) en japonais.
Pas de soucis, si vous ne pouvez pas ĂȘtre lĂ dĂšs le dĂ©but ou jusquâĂ la fin. Nous aurons 1 heur de conversation en japonais, et vous pouvez rester 30 minutes supplĂ©mentaires si vous souhaitez Ă©changer ou jouer le petite joue japonais sans restriction de langue aprĂšs cela. đ
Ce sera une belle occasion de vous exercer Ă lâoral en japonais, ainsi que de rencontrer d'autres apprenants de japonais qui pourront se motiver, Ă©changer des bonnes idĂ©es et information pour apprendre le japonais ou le culture japonais.
(Merci de noter que cet Ă©vĂ©nement sâadresse Ă ceux qui ont dĂ©jĂ une base en japonais. Il nây aura pas dâexplications en français pendant la conversation.
Si vous dĂ©butez tout juste le japonais, nâhĂ©sitez pas Ă mâĂ©crire â je prĂ©vois un autre rendez-vous spĂ©cialement pour les vrais dĂ©butants !)
N'hĂ©sitez pas Ă me contacter si vous avez des questions. Jâai hĂąte de vous voir ! âš
đVos consommations sont Ă vos frais. Nâoubliez pas la monnaie !
đ Merci dâĂ©viter dâannuler votre participation moins de 24 heures avant lâĂ©vĂ©nement.
Merci beaucoup, et Ă bientĂŽt !
Rica
Club de lecture n°16 : Une chambre Ă soi de Virginia Woolf đâš
Bonjour Ă toutes et tous ! âš
Notre cycle « Portraits de Femmes » se poursuit, et aprĂšs notre belle rencontre autour de Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, je suis ravie de vous annoncer la suite de notre aventure đž
Pour notre prochaine sĂ©ance, prĂ©vue le samedi 25 avril 2026 Ă 15h00 đ, nous avons choisi ensemble de dĂ©couvrir *Une chambre Ă soi* de Virginia Woolf.
Un texte incontournable, à la fois intime et engagé, qui ouvre de nombreuses pistes de réflexion sur la place des femmes dans la littérature et la création.
On se retrouvera autour dâun cafĂ© ou dâun thĂ© â pour partager nos lectures et nos points de vue, comme toujours dans un esprit dâĂ©change riche et convivial.
HĂąte de vous retrouver pour en discuter ! âš
Ă trĂšs bientĂŽt,
Jade
Apéro with internationals, locals and travelers
Hello!
Ready to share your travel stories and meet expats, internationals, and Parisians? Join our Saturday night event to connect and chat in any language! Itâs the travelersâ aperitif and a legendary Parisian meetup!
\*\* Concept\*\*
Spend an evening in a bar, get to know travelers, expats, and curious Parisians, and share your adventures or international experiences. Whether youâre alone or with friends, itâs the perfect opportunity to build connections, discover new cultures, and expand your circle of friends!
Upon arrival, grab a numbered sticker from the organizer or at the bar.
âĄïž This number is your key to making connections!
Find someone with the same number, share a travel story or start a conversation, and⊠youâll receive a free shot or a small tasting to celebrate your new encounter!
**Practical Info:**
Time: From 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Free with the pass available on the free Socializus app
WhatsApp for quick info:[https://chat.whatsapp.com/IVuEzaPwe0h4iRHglUZWoa](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IVuEzaPwe0h4iRHglUZWoa)
**How to join:**
Download the free app for the free pass and meeting point:[www.socializus.org](http://www.socializus.org)
Or support the association with an annual membership card:[https://www.placeminute.com/event/afterwork/apero-linguistique-dans-un-bar-secret,36046.html](https://www.placeminute.com/event/afterwork/apero-linguistique-dans-un-bar-secret,36046.html)
**Stay connected:**
Meetup: [https://www.meetup.com/internationals-events-paris/](https://www.meetup.com/internationals-events-paris/)
WhatsApp (info & day-of reminders):[https://chat.whatsapp.com/IVuEzaPwe0h4iRHglUZWoa](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IVuEzaPwe0h4iRHglUZWoa) (Enable âReceive allâ to stay in the loop!)
Facebook Group: [https://www.facebook.com/socializing.with.internationals.in.Paris/](https://www.facebook.com/socializing.with.internationals.in.Paris/)
Facebook Page: Photos, memories, and updates: [https://www.facebook.com/socializing.with.internationals.in.Paris/](https://www.facebook.com/socializing.with.internationals.in.Paris/)
Socializus:[www.socializus.org](http://www.socializus.org)
Become an Organizer: Contact us via: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/KtR79S8Obfs3WTPTIBsoCm](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KtR79S8Obfs3WTPTIBsoCm) and get a free drink!
Itâs 100% free because weâre a non-profit association.
âŠâŠ Last-minute changes may occur, but everything is updated via the Socializus app.
We rely on registrations via the free pass to manage the number of participants. Only sign up if youâre sure youâll comeâweâre counting on you!
Come share your travel stories, meet souls from around the world, and enjoy an unforgettable evening!
April Book Club: Why I Write by George Orwell
For the meeting in April, we'll read and discuss Why I Write by George Orwell
Sorry for the short notice to those who were there in the previous book club - having to do on an earlier date as I am no longer available on the 2nd of May - the date discussed during the meeting
Description from Goodreads:
Whether puncturing the lies of politicians, wittily dissecting the English character or telling unpalatable truths about war, Orwell's timeless, uncompromising essays are more relevant, entertaining and essential than ever in today's era of spin.
**\*New to book club? You're welcome to join our discussion. We'll discuss our thoughts on the book and share related topics.**
**\*Discussions held in English**
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Sans Clue H3 R*n 1189 | đŸCrĂ©maillĂšre đ„ł
**Sans Clue H3 R*n 1189 | đŸCrĂ©maillĂšre đ„ł**
It's a « CrĂ©maillĂšre » hash! Which the hare will explain later or maybe never. There will be a marked walkerâs trail, but if you miss the R/W splits youâll be right back on the runners trail (so itâs self punishing). Beer stop is at a pub so please bring a few extra euros for that. I recommend bringing a vessel đŒ to have some water on trail and beer đș at the on-after. After circle, weâre hosting a housewarming party đ at our place with food and drinks provided.
On on! đŁđ»
đ° Hares: Pleasing Semen & Bloody Snowjob
đŁ Trail: A-to-B trail, no bag drop
đ§ Directions: mĂ©tro Anvers (ligne 2)
đ Meeting Point: The trail will start in Square dâAnvers, on the downhill (foreshadowing) side of mĂ©tro Anvers
đ¶ Hash Cash: 10 ⏠(Hash cash is collected to keep our club active, and also to pay for your beer and snacks)
đ„ Bring what you need. Up to you, but this could include water, sunblock, snow goggles, survival snack, chalk to back mark, a whistle if you canât shout, brand new running shoes, a virgin, shiggy socks, a hash hymnal, a bag of tea, a bag of wine, wax, and/or extra cash. Dress appropriately - we run, and we may get into some shiggy (mud, puddles, scratchy bushes, wet paint, ...)
[https://www.meetup.com/parish3-schhh](https://www.meetup.com/parish3-schhh)
LA MAISON CLOSE en littérature, entre tragédie humaine et hypocrisie sociale"
Pour cet IMPROMPTU, Ekaterina nous invite Ă visiter "La Fosse aux filles" d' Alexandre Kouprine et "La Maison Tellier" de Guy de Maupassant.
Dans La Fosse aux filles, Alexandre Kouprine propose un tableau psychologique dâune grande duretĂ©. Il ne cherche aucune provocation, mais sâattache Ă montrer la lente dĂ©shumanisation des femmes enfermĂ©es dans ce systĂšme, tout en explorant la banalitĂ© du mal, la rĂ©signation subie et lâĂ©rosion progressive de toute illusion. Le regard est empathique, grave, parfois Ă©touffant, et laisse peu de place Ă lâĂ©chappatoire.
Ă lâinverse, La Maison Tellier de Guy de Maupassant adopte un ton plus lĂ©ger, parfois quasi burlesque, sans pour autant ĂȘtre naĂŻf. Par le biais de lâironie et du dĂ©calage, Maupassant rĂ©vĂšle lâhypocrisie de la bourgeoisie provinciale et souligne Ă quel point la maison close, loin dâĂȘtre un scandale isolĂ©, est parfaitement intĂ©grĂ©e Ă lâordre social. DerriĂšre le sourire, la critique est fine et profondĂ©ment mordante.
**Présentation d'auteurs**
Ekaterina fera une courte présentation d'Alexandre Kouprine et Claude nous parlera de Maupassant afin de mieux éclairer/contextualiser les deux oeuvres.
**Inscription**
Ne vous inscrivez, sâil vous plaĂźt, que si vous ĂȘtes sĂ»r(e) de pouvoir lire au moins une des deux Ćuvres d'ici lĂ et d'ĂȘtre prĂ©sent(e) le jour J.
Au plaisir de se rencontrer, débattre, discuter, autour d'un verre :)
Hauts de Hurle-vent
Venez discuter du livre "Hauts de Hurle-vent" d'Emily Bronte devant un repas a la French Guinguette au 58 Rue Rambuteau. Bonne lecture
Ready-Set-Write Lazy Sunday edition (IN-PERSON): 11:00 Start Time
Hello writers, we are happy to meet you in our new permanent home: BohĂšme Coworking, located at 21 rue Sedaine in the 11th arrondissement.
When you arrive, just tell the friendly folks at La Boheme reception that you are with the writing group. They will give you a little wooden knick-knack with the wifi codes and a number that they use to determine the cost based on time spent (it's 3,80 ⏠per hour, paid at the end).
***Now, about Ready-Set-Write! ..*.**
Ready Set Write! is a regular meeting of motivated writers who grab a beverage, then shut up and write.
***What it is:*** An opportunity for writers to get together and do short, intense bursts of writing. We write for 45-ish minutes, take a 15 minute break, rinse & repeat.
***What it is NOT:*** neither a forum for critiquing each other's work, nor shameless self-promoting your projects or groups.
You pay for the time you spend, and have access to coffee, tea, and wifi.
**AND FINALLY ...**
* Register in advance, and only if you will join us in-person.
* Update your RSVP if you cannot make it.
* Please be respectful and considerate with our writing colleagues.
***Stay tuned for location updates!***
[Events in Paris, FR](https://www.meetup.com/find/fr--paris/)
Drinks & Movie Night đż L'Agent Secret
**LâAgent Secret â đđ đ«đ·đđđđ đŹđ§đđđđđđđđđ**
**đŹ Date & Time: Sunday, April 26th, Drinks at 5pm at Rose Bakery, Screening at 6pm**
**đœïž CinĂ©ma: Jeu de Paume, 1 Place de la Concorde, Paris 1**
**đïž Movie Tickets: âŹ5.30 â âŹ12.20 [https://www.cinema.jeudepaume.org/reserver/F635161/D1777219200/VO/2238204/](https://www.cinema.jeudepaume.org/reserver/F635161/D1777219200/VO/2238204/)**
**Brazil, 1977. Marcelo, a technology expert in his early 40s, is on the run. He arrives in Recife during carnival week, hoping to reunite with his son but soon realizes that the city is far from being the non violent refuge he seeks.**
**Watch the trailer with English subtitles: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TlBwcVF-jx4](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TlBwcVF-jx4)**
Hasta la Quiz-olution! @The Pub with PQM đ
Join the OG PQM at [The Pub](https://www.thepubparis.com/) for a wonderful night of trivia and friendship!
Our quiz night will consist of 4 rounds of trivia on a wide variety of topics, movies and TV, pop culture, geography, fashion, and anything strange and peculiar that comes through the mind of your host, with the final round being a music round! The quiz night is presented in French AND English, those are the facts.
The quiz is played in teams of 5 people max, with prizes to win for the top teams and the best team name. You can come with your mates (you can specify how many when you sign up, and weâll book a table in your name) or come on your own and weâll match you with other quizzers. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to send us a message here.
If you are curious about our other projects,[ we have a trivia podcast!](https://pod.link/1503202147/episode/040273c20c130320d5c85cfbe23b6ecc)[ ](https://linktr.ee/Paris_Quiz_Mistress)
[Click here for all our updates!](https://linktr.ee/Paris_Quiz_Mistress)
See you very soon!
The PQM team
Standup Comedy in English - Green Mic Comedy
ENGLISH STANDUP COMEDY IN PARIS!
## đšColor your Sunday with laughter đ@ Green Mic !!! đđ€
Join us at **Green Mic Comedy** where the ***crĂšme de la crĂšme of Parisian comedians*** will illuminate your Sunday night with waves of laughter!
**Since 2021**, Green Mic has featured comedians who have appeared on ***Netflix***\*, Comedy Central, Amazon Prime, **BBC**, Don't Tell Comedy, The Ringers with Bill Burr, **Fringe Festival,** and other big European festivals.\*
**đ
When ?**
* Every **Sunday**
* Doors Open at **7:00 PM - 19H00**
* Show Starts at **7:30 PM - 19H30**
đ **Where** : **Ma Cocotte du Faubourg**.-
[5 Rue du Faubourg Montmartre, 75009 Paris](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x47e66e3e7d7639ad:0x582be8084e69e46a?sa=X&ved=1t:8290&ictx=111)
đ Easily accessible from
* Métro Lines 8 & 9 (Grands Boulevards)
* Métro Line 3 (Bourse)
đ€ **Who are the comedians ?** We book **different comedians every week** and the best visiting comedians from **all around the world** (USA, Australia, Canada, Italy, Spain, UK, New zeland, ... more than 50 countries) -- *We share clips of our comedians on Instagram @GreenMicComedy --*
đ€ **Why Green Mic ?** đ Our promise is that you'll have a great Sunday night and have Enough laughters for the Week ! **Green Mic is a feel-good show** where you can stay for drinks after the show and hangout at The Frog Pubs. We Also offer **Happy-hours prices** when you **show your tickets at the door**.
đïž Secure your spot! Grab your tickets on Eventbrite: GreenMicComedy.eventbrite.fr đïž (Check out more links in our bio đ±)
\*\*This show is crowd-funded with a pay-what-you-can price and we recommend 12 euros and 5 euros for students with no obligation to pay.
#ComedyInParis #StandupComedy #ParisNights #GreenMicComedy #LaughOutLoud #ParisEvents #ComedyNight #InternationalComedians #FreeComedy #ParisLife #FunInParis #ExpatsParis #LiveComedy #ThingsToDoInParis đ
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Disc Tues / BAFTA Winner: I SWEAR at Marcus Crosswoods!
Join us as we get together to see the BAFTA-winning British biographical dark-comedy/drama, I SWEAR! The film is based on the true-life story of a Scottish man diagnosed with Touretteâs syndrome at an early age. Here are details, a trailer and our plan for this event:
DESCRIPITON: This true-life story follows a Scottish man diagnosed with Tourette's at 15. Targeted as 'insane' by his peers, he struggled with a condition few had witnessed. In search of his lifeâs purpose, he began campaigning for better understanding and acceptance of the condition of Tourette's as an adult.
The film is written/directed/produced by Kirk Jones and stars Robert Aramayo, Maxine Peake, Shirley Henderson and Peter Mullan.
TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oeWqQN3snCU
BUZZ & ACCLAIM: I Swear currently has an incredible 100% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes, which says: âA deft balance of prickly and sweet that's bound together by Robert Aramayo's knockout performance, I Swear doesn't sugarcoat the challenges of Tourette syndrome while delivering an uplifting tale of resilience.â Others call it, â"funny, fierce and full of heart!â The film was released earlier in the UK making it eligible for this yearâs BAFTAâs where it won Best Casting and Best Lead Actor for Robert Aramayo. The film and Robert Aramayo's performance will be eligible for next yearâs Oscars!
PLAN: Weâll plan for a 7pm-ish showing and will meet in the bar area about 30 minutes before showtime! Once details are confirmed, advance ticket purchase is advised! Details will be confirmed/announced as the date gets closer.
Should be a good one, Dan
đż EFT Tapping Workshop: Reduce Stress & Restore Balance
**Hosted by Unity of Columbus \| Facilitated by Carisa Holmes\, EFT Practitioner**
Join us for a powerful and uplifting workshop where youâll be introduced to **Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), also known as tapping**âa simple, effective method that helps release stress, calm the mind, and restore emotional balance.
In todayâs fast-paced world, many of us carry tension, anxiety, and emotional blocks that impact our well-being. This interactive session will guide you through practical techniques you can use anytime to create a sense of peace and clarity.
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 â one sweet and wholesome â 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! Hereâs 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 yearâs SXSW Festival and is being release by Neon. It is earning a stellar 97% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes, which calls it, âA classic haunted house story enriched with atmospheric folklore and perfectly-timed shocks!â TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVCIK_MPyhc
PLAN: Weâll 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, weâll 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
Cleveland Verified Local Singles Virtual Connection
**đ Zoom Speed Dating for Cleveland Locals â Matched by Age & Personality**
A hosted online speed dating experience for Cleveland locals. We match you with compatible Cleveland locals using a quick personality quiz. You'll chat one-on-one on Zoom in short timed rounds while a host guides the session.
**Pick your age group and sign up:**
- **Ages 18-32** â [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=476.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Cleveland&groupurlname=dynamic-local-singles-speed-dating-meetup&ar=18-32&face_v=3.0)
- **Ages 30-46** â [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=476.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Cleveland&groupurlname=dynamic-local-singles-speed-dating-meetup&ar=30-46&face_v=3.0)
**â ïž RSVP alone won't secure your spot.** You need to register through your age group link below and complete the personality quiz. Places are limited.
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đ„ **Best for:**
- đŻ Busy professionals who don't want to waste evenings
- Anyone curious about speed dating in a relaxed setting
đ **What to expect**
1. **Pick your age group** â Register through your link above.
2. **Complete the quiz** â Short personality quiz so we can match you well.
3. **Log in** â Connect to the Zoom session from home. The host runs the show.
đ **Event snapshot**
- ⥠**Format:** Zoom video session â short timed rounds
- **Location:** Wherever you're comfortable â no venue, no travel
đĄ **Tip:** Prepare a couple of questions â it keeps the conversation moving.
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âš Register, take the quiz, and connect with Cleveland locals tonight. đ âš
Quick version: this one gets straight to the point.
Built for clarity over length.
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 actsâlike lyingâare wrong regardless of the consequences; you canât 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 âhigherâ than others, and that good intentions donât 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?
Cincinnati Verified Professionals Local Online Mixer
**đ Meet Cincinnati Singles Tonight â Hosted Speed Dating on Zoom**
Online speed dating for Cincinnati locals â hosted live on Zoom, personality matched. Each round is a brief one-on-one Zoom chat with a Cincinnati local paired by age and personality. A host keeps the pace comfortable.
**Find your age group below:**
- đ **Ages 18-32** â [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=430.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Cincinnati&groupurlname=dynamic-local-singles-speed-dating-meetup&ar=18-32&face_v=3.0)
- **Ages 30-46** â [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=430.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Cincinnati&groupurlname=dynamic-local-singles-speed-dating-meetup&ar=30-46&face_v=3.0)
**â ïž Your RSVP doesn't guarantee a place.** Click your age group link below, register, and take the personality quiz to lock in your spot. Limited places.
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đŻ **Great fit for:**
- đ„ Singles who prefer a hosted, structured experience
- Cincinnati locals after personality-matched dates
đ§ **How the session runs**
1. **Register** â Select your age group above and sign up.
2. **Complete the quiz** â Short personality quiz so we can match you well.
3. **Join on Zoom** â Click the link, jump on, and the host handles the rest.
đ **Event snapshot**
- **Format:** Hosted on Zoom â one-on-one video dates
- **Location:** Wherever you're comfortable â no venue, no travel
đĄ **Tip:** Just be yourself. That's always the best approach.
â *"The personality matching genuinely works. My matches were spot on."* â Cincinnati local
**Frequently Asked Questions**
**Do I need anything besides Zoom?**
Just Zoom, a webcam, and Wi-Fi. That's it.
**Do I need experience?**
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âš Register, take the quiz, and connect with Cincinnati locals tonight. đ„° âš
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City Lights (1931)
"The SOB is a ballet dancer. Heâs the best ballet dancer that ever lived, and if I get a good chance Iâll kill him with my bare hands." - W.C. Fields
In *City Lights*, Chaplin's Little Tramp meets a blind girl selling flowers who mistakes him for a wealthy man. When he learns that an operation may restore her sight, he sets off to earn the money she needs to have the surgery. He also befriends an alcoholic millionaire who only recognizes him when he is drunk. When the blind girl and her grandmother fall behind in the rent and face eviction, he tries working and even enters a boxing competition to raise the money they need.
Regarded as Chaplin's masterpiece, *City Lights* has been ranked on more than seventeen "100 greatest movies of all time" lists. Orson Welles cited it as his favorite picture.
*City Lights* is available for streaming on Amazon Prime, Hulu, HBOMax, Tubi and PlutoTV. The Columbus Library lists three copies on blu-ray and eight copies on DVD. Watch the movie on your own, then join us upstairs at East Market to discuss the film.
If you want more, *Unknown Chaplin* is a three-episode lost-footage documentary available on Youtube. It covers his time on *City Lights* beginning at the twenty-six minute mark of episode two: https://youtu.be/f8960Uc15hI?t=1558




















