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**IMPORTANTE**: El evento transcurre en el parque, que es grande; y si el clima lo requiere en algún café cercano. Por tal motivo se recomienda ingresar al grupo de **Whatsapp** para acceder a la ubicación exacta y actualizada: https://chat.whatsapp.com/JXuUvIkBR8VKyanyUgFKWa 🏛️ **¿DE QUÉ SE TRATA FILOSOFÍA PRÁCTICA?** Filosofía Práctica es un encuentro semanal para quienes disfrutan de conversaciones profundas, el pensamiento crítico, y la exploración de nuevas ideas. No necesitas conocimientos previos, solo curiosidad y ganas de compartir. Cada semana abordamos un tema distinto, practicando la comunicación y construyendo una comunidad de personas reflexivas. 📓 **¿CÓMO FUNCIONA?** * Compartimos el tema de la semana en nuestro grupo de WhatsApp con algunas preguntas guía. * Nos reunimos a las 14:00, comenzando con una charla informal antes de la discusión. * Conversamos en grupos pequeños para que todos puedan participar. * Al final, cada grupo comparte sus conclusiones y cerramos la sesión alrededor de las 16:00. 🧧 **¿CUÁNTO CUESTA?** ¡Es completamente gratis! Si nos reunimos en un café, solo pedimos que apoyes el lugar comprando una bebida. Algunas sedes alquilan un espacio y pueden solicitar donaciones voluntarias, pero no es obligatorio. 💛 **LO QUE DICEN** 🗣 “Siento que Filosofía Práctica te ayuda a construir tu propio sistema de creencias a través de diversas perspectivas, sin imponer lo que está bien o mal.” – Ekam 🗣 “Desde la primera vez que asistí (el tema era autoridad), supe que este era mi lugar. Me encanta cómo nos desafía a cuestionar diferentes puntos de vista, fomentando la apertura y la flexibilidad mental.” – Daniel 🗣 “Siempre quise tener este tipo de conversaciones, pero nunca encontré el espacio adecuado… hasta ahora. La gente, los temas, los debates abiertos… todo hace que sienta que pertenezco aquí.” – Sofía 🤓 **PREGUNTAS FRECUENTES** 📌 **¿Debo estudiar antes de asistir?** – No es necesario. Nos interesa saber *qué piensas tú*, no solo lo que dijeron los filósofos clásicos. Si quieres compartir ideas de alguna corriente de pensamiento, ¡adelante!, pero no es un requisito. 📌 **¿Se habla español?** – ¡Sí! Organizamos los grupos según el idioma para que todos se sientan cómodos participando. 📌 **¿Puedo ir solo/a?** – ¡Por supuesto! Muchos asistentes llegan solos y terminan haciendo grandes conexiones. 📌 **¿Dónde se reúnen?** – Compartimos la ubicación en WhatsApp y Meetup. Recomendamos unirte al grupo de WhatsApp para estar al día. ✨ **Desde 2021, Filosofía Práctica ha crecido a más de 15 capítulos en todo el mundo. ¡Únete a la comunidad!** **EL GRUPO DE WHATSAPP ES EN INGLES, CUALQUIER DUDA CONSULTE POR EL ORGANIZADOR AL INGRESAR.** 📲 [WhatsApp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JXuUvIkBR8VKyanyUgFKWa) \| 📷 [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/practicalphilosophyclub/) \| 🌍 [Website](https://www.practicalphilosophy.club/)

🍷 6/6 WINE PORTAL: ALL-YOU-CAN-DRINK AT OVEJA NEGRA! 🍷 The universe has spoken, and the tarot cards are clear: on 6/6, the ultimate wine portal opens! 🌌✨This Saturday, join us for 3 hours of unlimited wine. It is the perfect cosmic excuse to drink as much as you can (or want), meet awesome people, and enjoy great vibes in Villa Urquiza. 🔮 The Ritual: When: Saturday, June 6th | 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM Where: ONW Donado 1935, Villa Urquiza The Wine: Free-flowing Chardonnay, Rosé, and Malbec Energy Exchange: $20.000 ARS per person🚨 SPOTS ARE LIMITED! Don't let fate decide. Secure your place by sending a private message with your name and how many people are coming with you. Manifest your spot now! 🥂

**🧠 ¡Prepárate para ponerte a pensar! 🧠** **📅Cuándo:** Nuestro trivia se realiza cada semana en diferentes lugares, así que vení y unite a la diversión! 🍻 **💲Costo:** $8000 ($6000 con anticipacion, escribe [wa.link/batpq](https://wa.link/dvihr6)) **⏱️Intenta llegar en horario,** no es necesario que llegues antes, pero sé puntual para que podamos comenzar al horario.**🎊** **🍻Cómo funciona:** Vení con amigos a jugar o vení solo y los anfitriones con mucho gusto te ayudarán a unirte a un equipo. Por eso, usamos los primeros 30 minutos para romper el hielo Las preguntas comienzan después de eso, con 5 rondas de 10 preguntas, con una gran variedad de temas y categorías. ¡Las preguntas serán en espanol! 🍹🍔**Comida y bebidas:** Hay muchas opciones de comida y un Happy hour sorpresa. **🏆PREMIOS:** Se otorgarán premios a los equipos que queden primero, segundo, tercero y penúltimo. **¡Esperamos verlos a todos allí!**

***Ready to get into the World Cup spirit?*** Join us for a fun social night where football, great conversations, games, drinks, and music come together. Whether you're a football fan or simply looking to meet new people, this is the perfect Saturday night plan! 📍 **MONS Hostel, Recoleta** 🗓 **Saturday, June 6th** 👕 **Dress Code:** Argentina. 🎟️ **[RSVP HERE](https://www.passline.com/eventos/previa-mundialista-recoleta)** ⚽ **9:00PM – Argentina vs Honduras** We'll watch Argentina's friendly match together, enjoy some drinks, and start the night with the excitement of the upcoming World Cup. 🎉 **11:00 PM – Millennial World Cup Party** Not just a meetup. Not just a party. We combine the best of both worlds to help people connect in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. **Expect:** 🎧 Old School Reggaeton DJ Set 🎲 Icebreaker games, Beer Pong, Jenga and Foosball 🍸 Welcome drink included 🤝 Friendly hosts helping everyone mingle 💥 Fun surprises and World Cup vibes throughout the night ***Coming alone? Perfect.*** Most people do, and that's exactly why our events are designed to make meeting new people easy and natural. 👥 **Recommended age: 30–45** 💡 Not interested in the match? No problem! You can join directly at 11:00 PM for the Millennial Pre-Party. Spots are limited, so grab yours and come celebrate football, friendship, and good vibes with us! See you there! 🇦🇷✨

# Mate Club – Language Exchange en Buenos Aires 🧉 ¿Querés practicar idiomas y conocer gente de todo el mundo en un ambiente relajado y social? Mate Club es un espacio de intercambio de **inglés, español y portugués** donde nos juntamos a conversar de forma real, espontánea y dinámica. FORMULARIO DE INSCRIPCION: [https://forms.gle/sKe9TDeGFBosfVUSA](https://forms.gle/sKe9TDeGFBosfVUSA) Valor de entrada única: 7,000ARS Valor del abono mensual: 25,000ARS (4 encuentros durante el mes) 🧉 Compartimos mate durante todo el evento. 💬 Proponemos dinámicas para que todos puedan participar. 🌍 Participan locales, viajeros y estudiantes de distintos países. 🤝 Organizamos los grupos para que realmente practiques. Si querés mejorar tu fluidez, perder la vergüenza al hablar y vivir una experiencia auténtica en Buenos Aires, sumate. Nos vemos en Mate Club 🧉 📩 Consultas: mateclubdeconversacion@gmail.com ***\* It's important to note that the people who RSVP through Meetup are often new, so they don't necessarily reflect the actual number of regular attendees.\****

How does it work? Get paired with native speakers in a series of 10-minute conversations during every two-hour session. Attending as little as two times a week, for 2 hours at a time, you’ll meet and practice with an unparalleled number of native speakers. https://youtu.be/blo5nNjgMBc https://youtu.be/xk04lA9x3qQ https://youtu.be/2TJMigrxiwI There is no shortcut to Spanish fluency - but Spanglish is so fun you won’t want one! Spanglish starts during the 30 minute check in: Get to know the other Spanglishers – about half of the attendees at every event are new! After a little bit of ice-breaking, you’ll head to an assigned table for your first one-on-one conversation. No need to worry about making mistakes – the person sitting across from you is in the same boat! You converse for 5 minutes in english, 5 in Spanish – and then move on to a new conversation partner. By the second rotation we promise you’ll be having so much fun you’ll forget you’re learning. What do we talk about at Spanglish?: Whatever you want! There are no set topics. We talk about everything from our favorite superheroes to our favorite restaurants – it’s the best way to practice another language – hanging out in a relaxing environment and talking about stuff you know and like! Who attends Spanglish? Study abroad students, international students, local Argentine students studying English and anyone looking for a flexible, affordable, and comfortable environment to practice their conversation skills. How much does it cost? AR$10000 at the event. Get the Spanglish package 4 events AR$28000 Enjoy the virtual language exchange events for FREE You can find more information on our website http://www.spanglishexchange.com and see pictures of the events at facebook.com/SpanglishBuenosAires *** ►HOW TO BE PART? Go directly to the bar during the check in time and you will find a Spanglish Staff who will register you! ►HOW DOES IT WORK? Get paired with native speakers in a series of 10-minute conversations during every two-hour session. Attending as little as two times a week, for 2 hours at a time, you’ll meet and practice with an unparalleled number of native speakers. There is no shortcut to Spanish fluency - but Spanglish is so fun you won’t want one! Spanglish starts during the 40 minute check in: Get to know the other Spanglishers – about half of the attendees at every event are new! After a little bit of ice-breaking, you’ll head to an assigned table for your first conversation. No need to worry about making mistakes – the person sitting across from you is in the same boat! You converse for 5 minutes in english, 5 in Spanish – and then move on to a new group of conversation partners. By the second rotation we promise you’ll be having so much fun you’ll forget you’re learning. ►WHO ATTENDS SPANGLISH? Study abroad students, international students, local Argentine students studying English and anyone looking for a flexible, affordable, and comfortable environment to practice their conversation skills.

**MEET & CHAT BUENOS AIRES is a face-to-face meeting** of people of different backgrounds and ages. English speakers whether native or local participants are welcome! The idea is to generate a fluid conversation about current events or personal experiences in travel, leisure, education and so forth. The important thing is, we think, not to be a member of a social media group but to have an experience hand to hand In a relaxed atmosphere. This is an "in person" meeting at a venue to be announced with reservation, on or near Av. Cabildo and Av. F. Lacroze to José Hernandez Street, Belgrano-Palermo, Buenos Aires. ( On the Metrobus Cabildo and Subway or Subte, Line D, José Hernandez Stop). Please write with RSVP and get exact address. Places are limited. To participate you should check the date announced for the event and 1. If interested, please send a mail to [meetandchat@gmail.com](http://meetandchat@gmail.com/) with your contact info, and WhatsApp number to CONFIRM and obtain exact address. 2. The participation fee is $ 6000Ar. Edibles not included. 3. When this event takes place at the Amenity Room in private building, please bring your snacks/drinks and share !! For better contact, even if you don't participate at this date please send your contact information and WhatsApp number to: [meetandchat@gmail.com](http://meetandchat@gmail.com/) to receive our flyers. Attendance may not be reflected in Meetup as it is no the only media we use. **Join us !!** Immerse yourself in diverse topics such as Reading, Watching Movies, Dining Out, and Travel while discovering the beauty of Cultural Diversity. Experience the joy of sharing languages, participating in Culture Exchange, and enjoying the vibrant atmosphere of this English as a Second Language meetup. Don't miss this opportunity to mingle, learn, and have a great time with like-minded individuals. Let's create memorable experiences together in Buenos Aires!

Join our **Night Crawl**! A bar tour to enjoy Palermo’s nightlife We´re planning an unforgotable night to make great memories and friendships ⌚️ ***ITINERARY:*** 9:00 PM to 10:30 PM: First bar with complimentary pizza 10:30 PM to 12:00 AM: Second bar with a welcome shot 12:00 to 1:30 AM: Third bar with a welcome shot 2:00 AM to 7:00 AM: Nightclub with priority entrance There’s a [WhatsApp community](https://chat.whatsapp.com/G2FPXxPLSolJfhOCMIhDQZ) with one group for chatting and another to meet up ️ 🎟️ ***How to get the entrance?*** * On [Passline](https://www.passline.com/eventos/nightcrawl-510953) , [PayPal](https://py.pl/YIdAYtAEj7aJ5Xa9UL6Dug) or [Mercado Pago](https://mpago.la/1Zu5enb) * At the first venue with cash or card ✨ ***What is included?*** * Pizza in the first bar * A shot in the second and third bar * Club entry without queue * The best energy to make it an unforgettable night [FOLLOW US](https://www.instagram.com/speedfriendship_ba) to see past editions and get a feel for what to expect See you! \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- ¡Únete a nuestro Night Crawl! Un tour de bares para disfrutar de la vida nocturna de Palermo ✨ Estamos planeando una noche inolvidable para crear grandes recuerdos y amistades ⌚️ ***ITINERARIO***: 21 a 22:30hrs: Primer bar con bandejeo de pizza incluido 22:30 a 00hrs: Segundo bar con shot de bienvenida 00 a 1:30hrs: Tercer bar con shot de bienvenida 2 a 7hrs: Club nocturno con entrada preferencial Hay una [comunidad en WhatsApp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/G2FPXxPLSolJfhOCMIhDQZ) con un grupo de charla y otro para encontrarnos 🎟️️ ***¿Cómo conseguir la entrada?*** * Con [Passline](https://www.passline.com/eventos/nightcrawl-510953) o [PayPal](https://py.pl/YIdAYtAEj7aJ5Xa9UL6Dug) o [Mercado Pago](https://mpago.la/1Zu5enb) * En el primer bar, con efectivo o tarjeta ✨ ***¿Qué incluye?*** * Pizza en el primer bar * Un shot en el segundo y tercer bar * Entrada al club sin filas * El mejor ambiente para una noche inolvidable [SÍGUENOS](https://www.instagram.com/speedfriendship_ba) para ver ediciones anteriores y tener una idea de qué esperar ¡Nos vemos!

**Trivia Night at Serrano 1329 - Come Solo, Leave with a Team** Think you know your stuff? Prove it. Every Saturday, we take over the bar for a night of trivia, drinks, and trash talk. Teams compete across multiple rounds covering everything from pop culture and music to history, science, and "what the hell is that" wildcard rounds. **How it works:** No team? No problem. Most people show up solo. We'll match you with a group when you get there. Already have a crew? Bring them. **What to expect:** Doors open at 9pm. Trivia kicks off at 9:15pm. 6 rounds. Prizes for the top teams. Language exchange and Karaoke all night. **Free entry.** Just show up, grab a drink, and see what happens. Serrano 1329, Buenos Aires, Argentina WhatsApp: +1 (248) 382-8520

SPANISH VERSION BELOW 👇 **☕ Culture Shock Therapy – Deep Conversation / Coffee Talk** Some conversations change your day. Some change your life. Every Sunday we create a space for meaningful conversations about life, emotions, culture, psychology, relationships, and the things we usually don’t talk about in normal social events. 📍 Tienda de Cafe Italiano – Perón 4233, CABA 🕕 Every Sunday \| 18:00 – 20:00 🎟 Entry: 5,000 ARS (≈ 5 USD) **What you can expect:** • Deep questions • Social dynamics • Interactive games to feel comfortable • Open-minded people • Respectful environment • Coffee, ideas, and connection You don’t need to be an expert. You just need to be honest. This is not small talk. This is real conversation. Follow us on Instagram: [https://instagram.com/culture.shocktherapy](https://instagram.com/culture.shocktherapy) ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ VERSIÓN EN ESPAÑOL 👇 **☕ Culture Shock Therapy – Deep Conversation / Coffee Talk** Algunas conversaciones te cambian el día. Otras te cambian la vida. Cada domingo creamos un espacio para conversaciones con sentido sobre la vida, emociones, cultura, psicología, relaciones y todo lo que normalmente no se habla en eventos sociales comunes. 📍 Tienda de Cafe Italiano – Perón 4233, CABA 🕕 Todos los domingos \| 18:00 – 20:00 🎟 Entrada: $5.000 **Qué podés encontrar:** • Preguntas profundas • Dinámicas sociales • Juegos para que todos se sientan cómodos • Gente abierta • Ambiente respetuoso • Café, ideas y conexión No necesitás ser experto. Solo necesitás ser auténtico. Esto no es charla superficial. Es conversación real. Seguinos en Instagram: [https://instagram.com/culture.shocktherapy](https://instagram.com/culture.shocktherapy)

👉🏼**Ampliá tu círculo social y conectá con personas fuera de tu entorno habitual**. Te invitamos a un evento único donde podrás relajarte, disfrutar de una cerveza 🍻, y compartir experiencias en un ambiente cálido y distendido. Si aún no te animaste a participar, ¡es el momento! Este encuentro está diseñado para conocer gente nueva, generar contactos valiosos y pasarla bien. 🔥Sabemos que el primer paso puede ser difícil, pero ya hemos organizado más de **150 eventos**, y siempre recibimos tanto a participantes nuevos como a aquellos que vuelven una y otra vez. El ambiente es abierto, ameno y perfecto para hacerte sentir parte de nuestra comunidad desde el primer momento. Si eres nuevo en la ciudad, quieres sociabilizar, conocer y conectar con gente interesante, te animo a unirte y formar parte de nuestra comunidad. 👉🏼 **El evento es GRATUITO**. El CONSUMO es OBLIGATORIO. 🕒 **Edades habituales**: entre 30 y 60 años. ¡No te pierdas esta oportunidad de expandir tus horizontes! ¡Te esperamos!

🇪🇸Español Abajo 👇 Did you move to a new country and have to reinvent yourself? Building friendships from scratch, navigating a new language, missing home — yet longing to belong? Argentine Tango was born from exactly these stories. In Buenos Aires, generations of newcomers found connection in an unfamiliar land — through an improvised embrace, without fixed rules, simply listening and responding to one another. 🔹 **What to expect?** ✔️ Discover tango as a social language — not just a dance ✔️ Playful, guided partner exercises to explore connection through movement ✔️ The embrace, the walk, and the subtle dialogue that arises between two bodies ✔️ No pressure with complicated sequences - two left feet are welcome! 📍 **Where?** "La Casona de los Bellos Aires" in Rawson 394. We’ll walk together from Tienda del Cafe Italiano to the tango space (easy to combine with the Culture Shock Therapy social gathering before) 💰 **How much?** 12.000$ Limited spots available ✨ Please confirm your participation via WhatsApp until max. 24 hours before the class, so I can prepare the space accordingly. Send your message to +54911 6996 7828 (Valerie) 🙋🏼‍♀️ **Who?** Guided by Valerie Kattenfeld — tango dancer and teacher, passionate about creating warm, clear, and authentic spaces for connection through dance. 👟 **What to bring?** Comfortable clothes and shoes you can move in (sneakers or sandals you can close. No Flip Flops. Also socks are ok). You do not need to come with a partner. ☕ **Before?** Join our Culture Shock Therapy social meetup at Tienda de Café and come with us to the class! Step into a living piece of Buenos Aires — and maybe recognize a part of your own story in the embrace. ✨ See you on the dance floor! FOLLOW US INSTAGRAM: @CULTURE.SHOCKTHERAPY / @valeriekattenfeld [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/culture.shocktherapy/) *** ¿Te mudaste a otro país y tuviste que reinventarte? ¿Construir amistades desde cero, manejarte en otro idioma, extrañar tu hogar — y al mismo tiempo sentir el deseo de pertenecer? El Tango Argentino nació exactamente de esas historias. En Buenos Aires, generaciones de recién llegados encontraron conexión en una tierra desconocida — a través de un abrazo improvisado, sin reglas fijas, simplemente escuchando y respondiéndose mutuamente. 🔹 **¿Qué podés esperar?** ✔️ Descubrir el tango como un lenguaje social — no solo como un baile ✔️ Ejercicios lúdicos y guiados en pareja para explorar la conexión a través del movimiento ✔️ El abrazo, la caminata y el diálogo sutil que surge entre dos cuerpos ✔️ Sin presión ni secuencias complicadas — ¡bienvenidas las personas con dos pies izquierdos! 📍 **¿Dónde?** "La Casona de los Bellos Aires" in Rawson 394. Caminaremos juntas/os desde Tienda del Cafe Italiano hasta el espacio de la clase (fácil de combinar con el encuentro social previo de Culture Shock Therapy). 💰 **¿Cuánto?** 12.000$ Cupos limitados ✨ Si querés sumarte, confirmá tu participación por WhatsApp hasta max. 24 horas antes de la clase, así puedo preparar el espacio con tiempo. El numero es: +54911 6996 7828 (Valerie) 🙋🏼‍♀️ **¿Quién?** Guiado por Valerie Kattenfeld — bailarina y profesora de tango, apasionada por crear espacios cálidos, claros y auténticos de conexión a través de la danza. 👟 **¿Qué traer?** Ropa cómoda y calzado con el que puedas moverte (zapatillas o sandalias que se puedan cerrar. No ojotas. También podés venir en medias). No necesitás venir en pareja. ☕ **¿Antes?** Sumate al encuentro social de Culture Shock Therapy en Tienda de Café y venite con nosotras/os a la clase. Entrá en una pieza viva de Buenos Aires — y quizás reconozcas una parte de tu propia historia en el abrazo. ✨ ¡Nos vemos en la pista! **SEGUINOS** **INSTAGRAM: @CULTURE.SHOCKTHERAPY / @valeriekattenfeld** [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/culture.shocktherapy/)

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**Free Karaoke Night with only two rules** *\*\*\*español abajo\*\*\*\** 1\. You get a free shot if you sing 2\. If no one sings\, Danger Dave has to keep singing until someone does **What**: Join your hosts Patty and Danger Dave for an epic night of karaoke** downstairs in The Shamrock! **🎤 There will be a happy hour until 10pm 🍻 Everyone will be welcome to have a go on the microphone 🥳 **When**: until late LATE! If you want to sing more, come early! **Where: **The Shamrock, Rodríguez Peña 1220, Recoleta** (remember we'll be downstairs!)** **Who: **Everyone of all ages are welcome to come join us for an amazing night of fun rocking. If you can find a karaoke version of your song on YouTube, we can play it! **Noche de Karaoke Gratis con solo dos reglas** 1\. Si cantas\, te regalan un trago\. 2\. Si nadie canta\, Danger Dave tendrá que seguir cantando hasta que alguien lo haga\. **Qué: **¡Únete a nuestros anfitriones, Rachel y Danger Dave, para una noche épica de karaoke! 🎤 Habrá happy hour hasta las 22:00. 🍻 ¡Todos podrán tocar el micrófono! 🥳 **Cuándo: **, ¡hasta tarde! Si quieres cantar más, ¡ven temprano! **Dónde: **The Shamrock, Rodríguez Peña 1220, Recoleta **Quiénes: **Personas de todas las edades son bienvenidas a unirse a nosotros para una noche increíble de diversión y rock. Si encuentras una versión karaoke de tu canción en YouTube, ¡podemos reproducirla!

Join the weight loss in Columbus group at the Scioto Audubon Park for an in person meeting. We'll meet to chat casually, talk about goals and enjoy one of Columbus's wonderful parks. We'll meet at one of the outdoor shelters, which is covered in case of rain, is close to some walking trails, and there's also a climbing gym that people can try out (my favorite past time) if people are interested. Let's meet and see where we can take things!

A cookie covered in creamy frosting can brighten anyone’s day! National Frosted Cookie Day is all about that simple joy. **DETAILS:** We'll celebrate the occasion by visiting Cheryl's Cookies headqtrs. cookie shop, trying to decide which seasonal treats to choose! **NEXT:** we'll head west on Polaris Pkwy to Bonefish Grill for Happy Hour eats n drinks. We can share our sweet finds for dessert... *In a busy world, National Frosted Cookie Day offers a little sweetness that reminds us to slow down and enjoy the moment.*

I have been studying the question of "self" online with Prof. Ellie Anderson and so I thought a prompt on the "self" might be interesting. Full confession: I had Claude create this prompt and I like it, so here goes: Imagine a thought experiment that merges two classic puzzles: > You undergo a procedure, performed neuron by neuron, in which every biological component of your brain is replaced with a functionally identical synthetic substitute. At each step, your behavior, memories, and personality remain unchanged. When the last neuron is swapped, is the consciousness experiencing the world still you? And — more pressingly — was there ever a continuous "you" to begin with? ### Questions to Wrestle With * If consciousness is purely physical, does the *gradual* nature of the replacement matter, or is it equivalent to being destroyed and rebuilt? * Could there be a "self" without continuity of experience — even moment to moment, while you sleep? On a more practical level, consider the simpler case first: **hemispherectomy** patients — people who have had an entire cerebral hemisphere surgically removed — often retain a strong sense of personal identity and continuity. This suggests "you" are not rigidly tied to specific physical material. But does that vindicate the synthetic neuron case, or merely show that identity is more *flexible* than we thought — not that it can survive *complete* substrate replacement? I used Claude so I could get this out today and let everyone have some time to consider it. Hope to see you at the Oracle. Sorry about the location change two weeks ago. That's what I get for trusting local weather predictions!

Join us for a full three mile hike this Thursday (6/11) at 6:30 pm at Sharon Woods Metro Park. This scenic hike includes dirt trails (with hills) through the woods, grass trails through the meadows and paved trails along the pond. Please be able to hike at least at a moderate pace so that the group doesn’t have to wait for you often. We don’t want to lose you!

Do you want more motivation and confidence to build Lasting Relationships? This is a free, in-person meeting on the subject of betrayals, losses and how to get over them so you can build lasting relationships. Are you burdened by a stressful relationship? Unhealthy relationships can trigger feelings of anger, despair or self-doubt. They can create dwindling spirals of fights and seeking to make-up, or trying to “pin the blame” on someone or something. If you don’t find the RIGHT reasons, or select the correct sources of the problem, the problem can just get worse and worse. Whether in love or personal ties, with friends or at work, our life really IS affected by the quality of our relationships. Good ones can promote pleasure and survival, while less optimum ones can lead to annoyance, anger, self-doubt, stress, or even affect our health and ability to survive well. Whether you are suffering from a divorce, or a painful break-up, don’t know who to trust (or who to CHOOSE) as a partner, friend, boss or employee - the anxiety of relationship troubles can really make a mess of things. Maybe you’ve suffered a betrayal, or are dealing with hostility or criticalness or invalidation. Dwindling relationships can involve destructive behavior, where we hurt those we love, or start succumbing to self-destructive thoughts, attitudes or behaviors that spiral out of control and affect much more than our immediate relationship. Past losses in love or life can affect how we act or react to new people and situations and hold us back from even starting to create new, possibly great relationships! How can one get back onto a saner course of action? Come to our Meetup, where we can introduce you to some of the knowledge, tools and techniques of the breakthroughs in the field of the mind that we can apply to this ever important area of life: human relationships! Break free from self imposed limitations Here we will discuss: • How to “erase” the trauma of past hurts and betrayals so that one isn’t always repeating past mistakes. • Why and how do the negative emotions of others affect you? • Why is my partner withdrawing and what can I do about it? • Why do we sometimes feel compelled to hurt the ones we love? • Fights & arguments - what's really behind them? • What underlies “corrosive criticism” or the need to invalidate self or others? • How one can stably change one’s outlook on life so they can affect positive change? • Where do compulsive destructive behaviors come from and what can be done about them? • How to form closer bonds & keep growing the relationships with the people you care about? • How to enhance one’s own ability to survive and create positive healthy relationships whether in love, family & friendships or in work, business or one’s career? Relationships can be hard and life itself IS challenging. Why not arm yourself with the knowledge and breakthroughs that have been made about the mind, mental reactions & interpersonal relationships, so that one has better awareness and control over themselves and life in general. Learn where painful experiences are “stored” and how they can unknowingly affect us. You will also find out how one can “erase” those past painful experiences so that one is free to move forward without being tripped up by the past. Learn too, about what can lead some people to become “toxic” personalities and how to identify those traits in others so you won’t be tripped up trusting the wrong person. Our free Meet-ups occur in a safe environment where one can learn, without fear of judgment or criticism, and without the recommendation of harmful mental techniques or therapies, just how YOU can get yourself onto a happier & more successful path: in love & in life. Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to this local event. We look forward to seeing you there. This class is held at the Dianetics and Scientology Life Improvement Center.

Join us Sunday, June 7th at 10am for a gentle beginner-friendly yoga flow in Goodale park with Victoria, one of our very own vegan community members and certified yoga teacher! Whether you’re brand new to yoga or a long time practitioner, this class is designed to help you slow down, stretch, breathe, and reconnect with yourself. Expect a relaxed, accessible flow focused on easing tension, moving mindfully, and leaving you feeling a little more grounded. All levels welcome! Bring water and a yoga mat (or towel if you don’t have a mat). A suggested donation of $10 is appreciated, but payment is absolutely not required to attend and enjoy class. A Venmo QR code will be available on-site for anyone who would like to contribute. The class duration will be one hour from 10-11am. After class, we’ll head to Woodhouse Vegan for anyone who wants to keep the good vibes going over food and conversation 🌱

Join us for this free, in person meeting on the subject of betrayals, losses and how to get over them so you can build lasting relationships. Do you want more motivation and confidence to build lasting relationships? Are you burdened by a stressful relationship? Unhealthy relationships can trigger feelings of anger, despair or self-doubt. They can create dwindling spirals of fights and seeking to make-up, or trying to “pin the blame” on someone or something. If you don’t find the RIGHT reasons, or select the correct sources of the problem, the problem can just get worse and worse. Whether in love or personal ties, with friends or at work, our life really IS affected by the quality of our relationships. Good ones can promote pleasure and survival, while less optimum ones can lead to annoyance, anger, self-doubt, stress, or even affect our health and ability to survive well. Whether you are suffering from a divorce, or a painful break-up, don’t know who to trust (or who to CHOOSE) as a partner, friend, boss or employee - the anxiety of relationship troubles can really make a mess of things. Maybe you’ve suffered a betrayal, or are dealing with hostility or criticalness or invalidation. Dwindling relationships can involve destructive behavior, where we hurt those we love, or start succumbing to self-destructive thoughts, attitudes or behaviors that spiral out of control and affect much more than our immediate relationship. Past losses in love or life can affect how we act or react to new people and situations and hold us back from even starting to create new, possibly great relationships! How can one get back onto a saner course of action? Come to our Meetup, where we can introduce you to some of the knowledge, tools and techniques of the breakthroughs in the field of the mind that we can apply to this ever important area of life: human relationships! Break free from self imposed limitations Here we will discuss: • How to “erase” the trauma of past hurts and betrayals so that one isn’t always repeating past mistakes. • Why and how do the negative emotions of others affect you? • Why is my partner withdrawing and what can I do about it? • Why do we sometimes feel compelled to hurt the ones we love? • Fights & arguments - what's really behind them? • What underlies “corrosive criticism” or the need to invalidate self or others? • How one can stably change one’s outlook on life so they can affect positive change? • Where do compulsive destructive behaviors come from and what can be done about them? • How to form closer bonds & keep growing the relationships with the people you care about? • How to enhance one’s own ability to survive and create positive healthy relationships whether in love, family & friendships or in work, business or one’s career? Relationships can be hard and life itself IS challenging. Why not arm yourself with the knowledge and breakthroughs that have been made about the mind, mental reactions & interpersonal relationships, so that one has better awareness and control over themselves and life in general. Learn where painful experiences are “stored” and how they can unknowingly affect us. You will also find out how one can “erase” those past painful experiences so that one is free to move forward without being tripped up by the past. Learn too, about what can lead some people to become “toxic” personalities and how to identify those traits in others so you won’t be tripped up trusting the wrong person. Our free Meet-ups occur in a safe environment where one can learn, without fear of judgment or criticism, and without the recommendation of harmful mental techniques or therapies, just how YOU can get yourself onto a happier & more successful path: in love & in life. We look forward to having you join us! This class is held at the Dianetics and Scientology Life Improvement Center of Central Ohio.