Every day, you face a choice: follow your gut or think it through. Your heart says one thing, your brain says another. This isn't just about big decisions—it happens when you're choosing what to eat, who to trust, or how to spend your time.
Join us at New Jersey Interesting Conversations as we tackle one of life's biggest questions. This time we are going to discuss Human Nature vs Human Intellect.
This age-old philosophical debate touches everything from our personal relationships and career decisions to how we structure society. Yet in our daily lives, we rarely examine how this tension shapes our behavior and the world around us.
Together, we'll explore how the battle between heart and mind manifests in modern life, whether intellect can truly override instinct, and what happens when societies prioritize one over the other.
Questions We'll Explore:
- Think of a recent important decision you made—did you ultimately follow your gut instinct or your logical analysis? How did that turn out?
- Why does knowing something intellectually feel so different from understanding it experientially?
- When you're scared to do something—like speak in public or change jobs—should you push through the fear or listen to it?
- Do our emotions make us more or less rational?
- Do you believe humans are fundamentally good, bad, or neutral by nature? What role does intellect play in shaping our moral choices?
- Why does Western philosophy tend to see mind and body as separate, while Eastern philosophy views them as unified?
- Does the emphasis on rational analysis actually distance us from understanding our true nature?
- Do schools teach emotional intelligence well alongside critical thinking? If you see gaps, what skills do you wish you'd learned to better understand yourself and others?
☕ Drinks & snacks available for purchase
Come ready for great conversations, paradigm-shifting insights, and a welcoming community of curious and thoughtful individuals ready to examine the fundamental forces that drive human behavior.
Perfect for philosophers, psychology enthusiasts, anyone interested in human behavior, and those who love exploring the big questions that shape how we live.
