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🏛️ **WHAT'S PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY ABOUT?** Practical Philosophy is a weekly meet-up that brings critical thinkers together for an opportunity to dive deep on a topic, practice communicating, and building a community. All with no ‘official’ philosophy knowledge required! 😎 Practical Philosophy is based on the idea that philosophy should be accessible to all, and not something reserved only for academics. Each week we choose a topic, and the goal is to use the conversation to develop our critical thinking and communication as we explore that topic. The goal is to help develop our Critical Thinking, Communication, and Community 🙌 📓 **HOW DOES IT WORK?** Each week, we pick one topic and discuss it. The topic for the week is shared, generally in the [Whatsapp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Dsjl0cwLVxR4tw1jTC1Osx?mode=gi_t), along with jump-off points to get the conversation going. When groups get bigger than 7-8 people, it’s important that we break into smaller groups. This way we are able to maintain a conversational flow as opposed to having our meetups feel like a discourse or lecture. **General Meeting Agenda** Each Practical Philosophy meet-up follows this general timeline: * 19:00-19:15 - People arrive and chat, get to know each other before the ‘official' start. * 19:15-19:25 - Meeting introduction, explanation of Practical Philosophy and the topic for the week, read the guidelines and the overview so attendees know what to expect in terms of timelines. * 19:25-20:45 - Break into small groups - introduce yourselves and general thoughts on the topic, open discussion afterwards. At this point the group can review the ‘jump-off’ questions as needed, but they are just there to help guide the conversation. It’s not obligatory to answer them. * 20:45-21:00 - Bring everyone back together to discuss conclusions of the topic - each group gives a short 1-minute summary. Organizer concludes the meeting and everyone takes a group photo. * 21:00 - The official meeting is over but it’s a great opportunity to get to know people in a non-structured environment, so we often stick around, chat, and get to know each other. **🧧PRICING?** Practical Philosophy Club is FREE to attend! We just ask that if we are meeting in a café, buy a beverage! Some chapters rent a space for us to meet, and they may ask for donations to help contribute to the cost of rent. Donations will always be 100% voluntary though! 💛 **WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY** 🗣 “I feel like Philosophy Club helps someone build their own belief system through a series of perspectives while not promoting what’s right and wrong” - Ekam 🗣 “I got hooked from day 1 (the topic was authority) and felt it was the right place for me. I feel it is a place where people can go to learn and discuss new perspectives and increase critical thinking and community by interacting with people who might challenge your point of views but at the same time encourage you to have openness and mind flexibility.” - Daniel **🤓 FAQ** * ​What will we talk about? What's the topic? ​The topic for the week is shared every Sunday in the Whatsapp group. We try to add the topic to the comment section on this event page as well but if you don’t see it, the topic and the jump-off points will be in our [Whatsapp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Dsjl0cwLVxR4tw1jTC1Osx?mode=gi_t). * Do I need to study or read anything to attend? No preparation is necessary. This isn’t a study of other thinkers. We want to know what YOU think about the topic, not what an old philosopher thought. If you have a perspective from a religion or a school of thought to share, throw it on the table and we’ll discuss it, but it's not required. * Is there a specific philosophy that Practical Philosophy is focused on? The goal of our meet-ups is to not have dogmatic discussions, and flex our critical thinking muscles. Because of this, we want to hear from every realm of thought, and don't study a particular school. * Is it mostly men that attend? Surprisingly, no! Although philosophy is seen as a Candelabra affair in a dark room with a bunch of guys, our Practical Philosophy meetups are generally 50/50 between genders, and we don’t meet in any dark rooms. * Can I come alone? Of course you can, we encourage it :) * Can I be late? Please don't be! We do have a 15 minute grace period where we allow people to funnel in while we hang out, but after that if you arrive too late, it disrupts the flow of the conversation. * Where do you meet? The location is posted in Meetup and our [Whatsapp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Dsjl0cwLVxR4tw1jTC1Osx?mode=gi_t) group for this location. It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that you join the Whatsapp group! If you want to know what other cities have a Practical Philosophy Club, you can see our chapters on our [website](https://www.practicalphilosophy.club/practical-philosophy-locations/). **PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY - Making Philosophy Available To All.** ✨ Practical Philosophy hosts weekly, in-person meetups in over 20 countries, including Canada, Spain, Japan, Mexico and many more! 🗺️ \*\*\* Join our [Whatsapp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Dsjl0cwLVxR4tw1jTC1Osx?mode=gi_t) 👈 Follow us on [Instagram](www.instagram.com/practicalphilosophyclub/) 👈 Our [website](https://www.practicalphilosophy.club/) 👈

📅 Date: Every Sunday 🕒 Meeting Time: 2:35 PM ⏰ Walk: 2:45 PM – 5:30 PM 📍 Starting Point: DT5 Beauty World MRT (Control Station/Passenger Service) This Summer in Japan, our group will be taking on the challenge of conquering Mount Fuji! 🗻 To prepare ourselves, we’ll be doing weekly training hikes every Sunday at Bukit Timah Nature Reserve — Singapore’s most iconic hiking spot and our training ground for the months ahead. If you’ve been wanting to challenge yourself, build stamina, improve fitness, or simply train with a supportive and motivated group, you’re welcome to join us. This route won’t be the easiest, but growth never happens in the comfort zone 💪 As a Stage 4 cancer survivor myself, if I can do this, I truly believe you can too. We also have more overseas hiking adventures planned in the future, so this is a great opportunity to start training together and meet fellow hiking enthusiasts! 👟 **What to bring:** Water, umbrella/raincoat, and wear comfortable sports attire & shoes, sun protection (cap or sunscreen), light snacks (optional). Let’s train, sweat, and grow stronger together — one step at a time. ⛰️

As we prepare for our upcoming Mount Fuji expedition in July, this guided conditioning hike at Bukit Timah Nature Reserve is your opportunity to train with purpose — building the strength, stamina, and mindset needed for higher elevations. This is more than a casual nature walk. It’s a structured training session designed to help you: • Improve cardiovascular fitness • Strengthen legs for sustained uphill climbs • Build confidence on stairs and uneven terrain • Develop the mental toughness required for mountain expeditions Whether you’re gearing up for Mount Kinabalu or simply looking to elevate your outdoor fitness, this session provides a supportive and motivating environment to challenge yourself safely and effectively. Surrounded by lush rainforest trails and steady ascents, you’ll leave feeling accomplished, energized, and closer to your mountain goals. 🥾 Event Details 🗓️Date: 7 Jun 2026 Sunday ⌛Start Time: 3.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. 📍Meeting Point: Beauty World MRT (Passenger Service) ⌛Meeting Time: 2.45 p.m. 🗺️ 🥾 Route Overview • Bukit Timah Nature Park • Bukit Timah Summit – Loop Trail • Wallace Trail • Dairy Farm Hut • Return to Bukit Timah Nature Park Expect stair climbs, steady inclines, and natural forest terrain — ideal for building hiking-specific endurance in a safe local setting ⚠️ Important Note • Strict punctuality — departure at 2.45 PM shar • Proper hiking or sports shoes are require • Bring sufficient drinking wate • Be prepared for sustained climbs and uneven groun • Optional: light snacks, sunblock, insect repellen 📝 Disclaimer Participation is voluntary and undertaken at your own risk. Each participant is responsible for their personal safety and well-being throughout the session. Please follow instructions carefully and inform the organizer immediately if you feel unwell Outdoor activities involve inherent risks, including slips, falls, and fatigue. The organizer will not be liable for any injury, loss, or incident arising from participation ✨ Start Strong. Finish Stronger Train intentionally. Build resilience. Take a meaningful step toward your mountain ambitions 📝 Secure your spot today — limited slots available 🌍 Upcoming International Expedition 🏔️ Mount Fuji, Japan (July 2026) ⛰️ Yushan (Mount Jade), Taiwan (Dec 2026) 🏞️ Mount Rinjani, Indonesia (2027) 🏞️ Mount Kinabalu, Panalaban basecamp Malaysia (2027) 🏞️Mount Kinabalu, Ferrata, Malaysia (2027) ⛰️Annapurna Base Camp (ABC), Nepal (2027) Train local. Prepare smart. Conquer global peaks

**Check out [funeventssg](https://www.instagram.com/funeventssg/) Instagram for the latest updates!** 🎤 **Join us for a fun-filled multilingual karaoke night!** **Sing along to songs in a variety of languages. So far, participants have signed up to perform English, Mandarin and Hindi songs, with more languages welcome!** **Feel free to bring your own dinner and enjoy a relaxing evening of music, laughter and good company.** **Whether you're a local or an expat, young or young at heart, you're welcome to join us!** **Everyone is welcome regardless of race, language, religion or nationality.** **Bring your friends and family, and make special song requests for a truly personalised karaoke experience!** **If you are bringing your friends & family, please type your group leader's name when you RSVP so that the best arrangements can be made for you! For the shy ones, feel free to join us if you simply want to listen!** **Date: 7 June 2026 Sunday** **Time: 6.30pm to 10.30pm** **Location: Cash Studio Clarke Quay Central** 6 Eu Tong Sen St, #03-21, Singapore 059817 **Entry Fee: SGD18 nett** **inclusive of FREEFLOW non-alcoholic drinks!** *** **IMPORTANT:** **1 You need to register for this event.** You have to pay a much higher entry fee & may not be guaranteed of a seat if registration is not done. **2 Upon entry, you have to make payment of SGD18nett to Cash Studio. Inform the staff you are there for a Meetup event & keep the receipt as proof of payment.** Thereafter, you will be given a wrist tag & you are free to move around the various themed rooms to enjoy the songs & ambience! **3 Participants are strictly not allowed to take photographs or video recording of others at the event without permission.** The organiser has the right to ban & evict anyone who refuses to adhere to this rule. **4 Photographs will be taken by the organiser at the event for marketing & publicity.** Should you be uncomfortable with that, kindly inform the organiser to omit you in the photographs. **5 Please be considerate. As seats are limited, kindly un-RSVP if you are unable to make it.** **6 Please ensure you have no close contact with Covid-19/Mpox positive person(s) within the last 5 days.** **7 Please wash your hands with soap & be hygienic at all times. If you are holding the microphone, kindly ensure your hands are clean & have no food etc.** **8 Please take turns & wait for your turn *(one song per turn)* to sing.** This is to ensure that everyone has a chance to participate in the singing. **9 No form of solicitation, MLM, investment, scam or harassment will be tolerated.** Kindly inform the organiser on the spot should you encounter anything that makes you uncomfortable. **10 Please take care of your personal belongings. Exchange of any contact information is solely at your own discretion. The organiser is not accountable for any incidents or loss of personal belongings.** **The organiser reserves the right to deny entry to anyone who fails to comply with the rules.** **By signing up for this event, I agree to the terms & conditions stated above to ensure a safe and conducive environment for all! :)**

**For ages 17 and above.** Our group sizes are capped at 12 pax per lesson. Minimum 4 pax per class. 2 coaches from our team will be hosting the session. Each table tennis player is expected to have 121 time with the coach to work on any bespoke drills or exercise that they would like to work on. And drills will be given at each lesson to improve their table tennis game. ### **Address** 20, 03-68 Sin Ming Ln, Midview City, 573968 ### **Schedule** Sundays 8PM - 10PM ### **Booking Information** * Please contact **98225900** to find out how to book this class. * The instructor will reach out to you once you've booked the class.

**Important time note:** Please plan on arriving between 5:30 and 6:00 as the elevators lock after 6 and you'll need to message us and we'll need to come get you. The building address is 4450 Bridge Park The entrance is 6620 Mooney St, Suite 400 You will need to scan your ID at the door to get a visitor badge. **Abstract** *Customize the IDE: Building Extensions for Visual Studio Code* Visual Studio Code is one of the most widely used development environments today, and much of its flexibility comes from its extension ecosystem. Extensions allow developers to customize the editor with new features, integrations, and workflow improvements tailored to their needs. In this session, we’ll cover what extensions are and the different types available, including full extensions written in TypeScript or JavaScript, along with lighter-weight extensions such as color themes, language packs, language support, code snippets, and keymaps. We’ll also look at practical reasons a developer might create an extension, from automating repetitive tasks to adding custom tooling. The session includes a hands-on walkthrough of creating a new extension, testing it locally, and understanding the basic project structure. We’ll close with a brief overview of how extensions are packaged and published to the Visual Studio Marketplace and other distribution options. **YouTube Link** TBD

Couldn't make Knowledge? Or want to debrief the dancing robots or Autonomous Workforce? Join us for a Knowledge '26 recap, insights sharing, a couple rounds of golf, and fun at Topgolf. As always, drinks and food will be provided. More details to come — mark your calendar, RSVP, and save your spot today!

Topic to be announced. **THANK YOU** *Franklin University* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Franklin University*, please visit their website: https://www.franklin.edu/ **DIRECTIONS** Franklin University Fisher Hall 300 E. Main St, Columbus, OH 43215 Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jxjBA2hUmS5qrvhq8 Parking is FREE! Please park in Lot C in front of Fisher Hall. See attached map. NOTE: Map the address only. When mapping with Google Maps it may use the Fisher Hall at OSU, which is NOT correct. **Want to sponsor the pizza and/or bar tab?** Please contact me if you would like to sponsor this meetup's pizza and/or bar tab: angelo@mandato.com

We are bringing Microsoft Build sessions to Columbus Ohio! The Central Ohio Azure Meetup and Central Ohio .NET Developer's Group (CONDG) are coming together to bring some of the labs and breakouts from Microsoft Build to your backyard. In this free, 1 day event, you are going to Build stuff with us! And yes, there will be free food. So please RSVP for a head count!

Want to be a speaker? submit your talk to our Call for Presenters!!! https://sessionize.com/azure-cbus-2026/

**Presenter:** Matthew Hess, Microsoft MVP **Time:** Pizza at 6:00, Presentation Starts at 6:30pm Eastern **Location:** Theoris, 9000 Keystone Crossing, Either Downstairs or in Suite 230 if main meeting room isn't available, Indianapolis In 2019 (C# 8.0) Microsoft introduced a feature that has generated a lot of confusion, debate and outright dissent. I'm talking about Nullable Reference Types. In this presentation, I we dig into this feature, explore why it exists, what problem it tries to solve, how it works, and how people have critiqued it, so that you as a programmer can decide if and how you want to use it. Looking forward to seeing you there!

Our monthly PHP meetup. A virtual shindig courtesy of Zoom. Check back here for the details around 6:15 pm