THOUGHT EXPERIMENTS IN PUBS

SOLD OUT TEiP X MOONSTRUCK • PHILOSOPHY & COFFEE | Thought Experiments in Public

Mon, Aug 10 · 6:30 PM BST

Moonstruck Cafe, 153 S Lambeth Road,, London, GB

Meetup glitches; here's the backup: MAILING LIST

We're heading to one of the top 10 cafes in London for a special event about the PHILOSOPHY OF COFFEE ☕️

In July, I met up with a TEiP community member, Lionel Crasto (who also happens to be an award winning barista and coffee ambassador) to talk about philosophy and coffee.

He said to me that "when it comes to the philosophy of coffee, it just depends how deep down the rabbit hole you want to go"... we went deep!

Together we're bringing you three thought experiments paired with coffee tasting (decaf options available).

The event will be at Moonstruck Cafe, one of the top 10 coffee shops in London (Best Coffee Guide) and top 20 in the whole of Europe! What better place to explore the philosophy (and taste) of coffee?

Spaces are very limited, so get your ticket early if you want to be there 😊

MORE INFO
The idea: A chance to meet and talk meaningfully about thought provoking topics.

How we'll do it (timings approximate):

• 6:30pm - Arrive at Moonstruck.
• Organise ourselves into small groups (3-4)
• Have a look at the thought experiments (announced on the day of the event)
• 6:45 - First rotation begins - Talk about the first thought experiment, but feel free to pursue tangents and anecdotes.
• 7:05 - Reshuffle: swap groups, move on to the second thought experiment.
• 7:30 - Reshuffle: swap groups, move on to the third thought experiment.
• 7:55 - Wrap up - hear about upcoming events, feedback/requests for future meetups.
• 8:00 Meetup ‘ends’. But conversations continue.

Notes on the general atmosphere:

• The vibe is to let conversation flow rather than stick strictly to one topic.
• While we'd like to talk about 'meaningful things', we also see the value in lighter topics, so don't worry about not being 'deep' enough!
• Feel free to suggest ideas for future Thought Experiments in Pubs meetup groups, both in terms of structure and topics to discuss.

Where we'll meet:
This group will be at Moonstruck Cafe. The address is: 153 South Lambeth Road, London SW8 1XN. The closest tube station is Nine Elms.

Who should come:
Everyone! We believe that the more perspectives, the richer the conversation. This group is not about being experts in Philosophy, it is about doing philosophy. That is, bringing our various life experiences and lenses on the world to group discussions about the human experience, the nature of reality... etc....

I'm so looking forward to meeting & talking with you in this beautiful location :-)

Newsletter - Hear about upcoming events first 💌
Instagram -Scrapbook and thought provoking stuff ❤️
Whatsapp - Occasional announcements

Thank you!

TEiP ST PANCRAS • S3E3: COMMITMENT | Thought Experiments in Public

Mon, Aug 17 · 7:00 PM BST

The Betjeman Arms, St. Pancras International Station, London, GB

This event is currently full. Join the WAITLIST to get notified if spaces become available.

Open minded discussions and the opportunity to learn from each other ❤️

Rationale, reflections and upcoming events in our Substack 💌
Scrapbook and other thought provoking stuff on Instagram. ❤️

This episode will explore the topic of 'COMMITMENT' by way of three original thought experiments by special guest author, Hamza.
They will be posted in the comments below on the day of the event.

We'll meet at the beautiful Betjeman Arms in St Pancras Station.

Spaces are limited and tickets sell out fast, so get your ticket early if you want to be there!

The idea: A chance to meet and talk meaningfully about thought provoking topics.

How we'll do it (timings approximate):

• 7:00pm - Arrive at The Betjeman Arms. You can access the pub either from the street (entrance to the right of The St Pancras Hotel entrance) or via St Pancras Station (entrance from the upstairs train platforms). We'll be in the private dining room - ask at the bar if you can't find us.
• Organise ourselves into small groups (3-4 people per group)
• Have a look at the thought experiments (announced on the day of the event)
• 7:15 - First rotation begins - Talk about the first thought experiment, but feel free to veer off topic.
• 7:35 - Optional reshuffle: swap groups, move on to the second thought experiment.
• 8:00 - Optional reshuffle: swap groups, move on to the third thought experiment.
• 8:25pm - Wrap up - hear about upcoming events, feedback/requests for future meetups.
• 8:30 Meetup ‘ends’. But feel free to carry on conversations. We have the room until 10pm and usually a lot of us stay until then :-)

Notes on the general atmosphere:

• The vibe is to let conversation flow rather than stick strictly to one topic.
• While we'd like to talk about 'meaningful things', we also see the value in lighter topics, so don't worry about not being 'deep' enough!
• Feel free to suggest ideas for future Thought Experiments in Pubs meetup groups, both in terms of structure and topics to discuss.

Where we'll meet:
This group will be at The Betjeman Arms. The nearest Tube station is King's Cross St. Pancras. You can access the pub either from the street (entrance to the right of The St Pancras Hotel entrance) or via St Pancras Station (entrance from the upstairs train platforms). We'll be in the private dining room - ask at the bar if you can't find us.

Who should come:
Everyone! We believe that the more perspectives, the richer the conversation. This group is not about being experts in Philosophy, it is about doing philosophy. That is, bringing our various life experiences and lenses on the world to group discussions about the human experience, the nature of reality... etc....

I'm so looking forward to meeting & talking with you in this beautiful location.

Bonny :-)

THOUGHT EXPERIMENTS - posted in the comments below on the day of the event
SUBSTACK - read more about this community and other related stuff
INSTAGRAM - see what our events look like
WHATSAPP GROUP - stay in the loop

TEiP SUMMER CAMP • FREE RETREAT • Location TBD | Thought Experiments in Public

Sun, Aug 23 · 10:00 AM BST

London [TBC], London, GB

A free day retreat under the trees of London, co-produced by our community.

WHY: Humans are naturally creative, naturally social, and naturally part of nature.

Modern life squeezes our creativity, our time together, and our time outside.

We want to make space (physically, temporally, economically) for people to come together, be creative, and connect with nature.

How does this connect to THOUGHT EXPERIMENTS IN PUBS (TEiP)?
TEiP has become a thriving community because our events create opportunities for people to get straight into meaningful, imaginative, creative conversations.

We want to take that imagination and creativity to the next level.

We've met so many people with skills and ideas to share, and so many people up for trying new things.

So we're creating an opportunity for people to share and learn from one another in the same openminded, relaxed spirit as TEiP.

And we're doing it outside because it's Summer, we love nature, and our last outside event attracted a huge number of RSVPs demonstrating major enthusiasm for outdoor gatherings.

How will it work?

• We'll gather in one of London's pockets of forest (location TBC) for a day.
• There will be a central hub for 'hanging out', refreshments, and the occasional TEiP style round of conversation.
• In nearby clearings and 'rooms of the forest', throughout the day, there will be optional activities hosted by community members (e.g. improv, forest bathing, poetry, yoga, etc.)
• It will all be free!

Please get in touch if you'd like to run an activity 😊

And please come along if you'd like to hang out and possibly try something new ❤️

Notes on the general atmosphere:

• The vibe is relaxed, collaborative, and friendly.
• Participate in as much or as little as you wish.
• We appreciate both depth and levity in our conversations.
• A 'beginner's mind' takes the pressure off everything.

Who should come:
Everyone! This group is not about being experts. The more perspectives, the richer our conversations and the richer our collective creativity. By bringing our various life experiences and lenses on the world together, we all become a little wiser.

What to bring:

• Something to sit on - picnic rug, camping chair, plastic bag (handy because it can double as a bin-bag at the end of the day)
• Water
• Other drinks/snacks for yourself (you can share if you want to, but there's no pressure)
• Layers, sunglasses, sunblock, umbrella... it's London

Where we'll meet:

• Location TBD. As we've had such an enthusiastic response, we're scouting a few appropriate places I will share a what3words link when we've found the perfect spot.

Some relevant links:
Newsletter - Upcoming events and our evolving story 💌
Instagram -Scrapbook and thought provoking stuff ❤️
Whatsapp - Occasional announcements

Looking forward to meeting & talking & celebrating SUMMER with you!

Bonny ❤️

N.B. we may take some photographs and videos at this event to share the story and help others discover our events. By attending, you acknowledge that you may appear in photos or videos. If you would prefer not to be included, just tell one of the organisers and we'll happily respect your wishes.

#CoProduction #Creativity #Community #TEiPinthepark #ThoughtExperimentsInPubs #thegreatoutdoors #BritishSummer #Inclusivity #Openmindedness

TEiP ST PANCRAS • S3E4: VALUES | Thought Experiments in Public

Mon, Sep 7 · 7:00 PM BST

The Betjeman Arms, St. Pancras International Station, London, GB

Open minded discussions and the opportunity to learn from each other ❤️

Meetup frequently glitches so I've created a backup: MAILING LIST

This episode will explore the topic of 'VALUES' by way of three original thought experiments by special guest author, Valentyna.
They will be posted in the comments below on the day of the event.

We'll meet at the beautiful Betjeman Arms in St Pancras Station.

Spaces are limited and tickets sell out fast, so get your ticket early if you want to be there!

See what these events are like: @thoughtexperimentsinpubs

The idea: A chance to meet and talk meaningfully about thought provoking topics.

How we'll do it (timings approximate):

• 7:00pm - Arrive at The Betjeman Arms. You can access the pub either from the street (entrance to the right of The St Pancras Hotel entrance) or via St Pancras Station (entrance from the upstairs train platforms). We'll be in the private dining room - ask at the bar if you can't find us.
• Organise ourselves into small groups (3-4 people per group)
• Have a look at the thought experiments (announced on the day of the event)
• 7:15 - First rotation begins - Talk about the first thought experiment, but feel free to veer off topic.
• 7:35 - Optional reshuffle: swap groups, move on to the second thought experiment.
• 8:00 - Optional reshuffle: swap groups, move on to the third thought experiment.
• 8:25pm - Wrap up - hear about upcoming events, feedback/requests for future meetups.
• 8:30 Meetup ‘ends’. But feel free to carry on conversations. We have the room until 10pm and usually a lot of us stay until then :-)

Notes on the general atmosphere:

• The vibe is to let conversation flow rather than stick strictly to one topic.
• While we'd like to talk about 'meaningful things', we also see the value in lighter topics, so don't worry about not being 'deep' enough!
• Feel free to suggest ideas for future Thought Experiments in Pubs meetup groups, both in terms of structure and topics to discuss.

Where we'll meet:
This group will be at The Betjeman Arms. The nearest Tube station is King's Cross St. Pancras. You can access the pub either from the street (entrance to the right of The St Pancras Hotel entrance) or via St Pancras Station (entrance from the upstairs train platforms). We'll be in the private dining room - ask at the bar if you can't find us.

Who should come:
Everyone! We believe that the more perspectives, the richer the conversation. This group is not about being experts in Philosophy, it is about doing philosophy. That is, bringing our various life experiences and lenses on the world to group discussions about the human experience, the nature of reality... etc....

I'm so looking forward to meeting & talking with you in this beautiful location.

Bonny :-)

Relevant links:
SUBSTACK - read more about this community and other related stuff
MAILING LIST - backup in case meetup goes down
INSTAGRAM - see what our events look like
WHATSAPP GROUP - very occasional announcements