Is Reality Optional? Lets discuss Questions Machines Can’t Answer.


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### 📚 Vancouver Discussions: Short Reads, Big Ideas — Human Nature & Utopia
Date: friday, August 1
Time: 4:00 PM
Location: 350 W Georgia St, Vancouver, BC V6B 6B1
Hosted by: Vancouver Discussions Meetup Group
Duration: ~1.5 hrs
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This Month’s Theme: “Human Nature, Ethics, and the World We Build”
Join us for a special short story edition of the Vancouver Discussions group — where we explore three thought-provoking stories in one session. They’re quick reads, but the ideas will stay with you:
### 🔹The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas
### – Ursula K. Le Guin
A utopia with one dark secret. Would you stay? Or would you walk?
### 🔹The Nine Billion Names of God
### – Arthur C. Clarke
A mystical tale of science, religion, and the end of everything.
### 🔹The Machine Stops
### – E.M. Forster
Written over 100 years ago — a shocking look at humans trapped in a digital world.
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What to Expect:
– A friendly group of curious minds
– Big questions and open-ended discussion
– No pressure to have the “right” opinion — just come with your brain and your vibe
You can find PDFs of the stories online (or message us if you need links). Each one is ~10 pages or less.
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Bring:
– Yourself
– A copy of the stories (digital or print)
– Any thoughts, reactions, or tangents you want to share
📱 Text 604-615-5275 if you can’t find us on the day.

Is Reality Optional? Lets discuss Questions Machines Can’t Answer.