What we’re about
This is NOT a group for philosophers or drunkards. This is a social network for intellectuals and sapiosexuals. In fact, in our current political environment, it might be best if we focused more on connecting and having fun. Our goal is to laugh a lot of make lots of new connections.
But if you do end up in a heated discussion regarding Critical Theory or Intersectionality we have some expectations ...
Basic Guidelines
- ALL ideas are welcome. Ideas that are generally met with skepticism are encouraged.
- Give everyone the benefit of the doubt. Seek to find common ground. Build up ideas instead of dragging them down. Think "Yes, and ..." not "Yeah, but ...".
- Ask for clarification only when the answer adds clarity (see #7).
- Everyone may state a position without fear of feeling attacked or personally confronted. This is a safe space for Thinkers; however, this is also a space for tactful disagreement. Don't be surprised if your idea is met with resistance.
- Use clear position statements that facilitate discussion. Leave the Socratic method to Socrates ... unless you're good at it. Few are.
- Ask questions that benefit the conversation. Don't "What about ... " for sport.
- Request definitions only when they add clarity and further the conversation. Don't be a smug contrarian.
- Clearly state any Devil’s advocacy position. It sucks to defend against a bullshit objection.
- Avoid logical fallacies
- Maintain decorum
- Use respectful words and tone. Avoid angry or mocking tones.
Upcoming events
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Mind Over Midnight: A Book Club - Blood Meridian by Cormac McCarthy
Black Stack Brewing, 755 Prior Avenue North Street, Saint Paul, MN, USNot your average book club. We dive into books that don’t flinch at existential crises, societal breakdowns, the spectacle of modern life, addiction, and the mess of being human. Drinks and hard questions are welcome. This is a book club for those who want to wrestle with heavy texts, challenging ideas, and the uncomfortable truths of existence. We read works that demand deep thought, including philosophical discussions, cultural critique, raw memoirs, and literature that refuse easy answers.
We descend into the violent, mythic nightmare of Cormac McCarthy’s Blood Meridian. Often hailed as one of the greatest, and most brutal, American novels, McCarthy’s vision of the West dismantles the romantic frontier and replaces it with a cosmic meditation on violence, prophecy, and the human appetite for destruction. As we meet, we’ll confront the Judge: a character who seems to exist beyond morality, beyond history, and possibly beyond humanity itself. Does McCarthy reveal something essential about the nature of violence, or does he thrust us into a void where meaning cannot survive? Prepare for a conversation as unforgiving and expansive as the desert itself.6 attendees
Past events
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