Middle Circle's monthly philosophy night creates a place for friends or strangers to dig into the topics that mean the most in our lives.
This Month's Topic: Happiness
Conversation Leader(s): Femi & Anders
Host: Anders and family are hosting in Oakland by Lake Merritt for the locals. Both Femi and Anders are celebrating their birthdays and invite you to eat, drink and be merry with them as we discuss happiness. We will be making homemade pizzas and have a birthday dessert. Online: If you are joining online, you can do that via Zoom. A link will be sent to you after registration and before the event.
Schedule:
In Person: Folks are welcome to arrive after 6:30 pm. A shared conversation will start at 7pm. Food and drinks will be provided.
Online: Bring your own food and drinks to our discussion that starts at 7 pm PT online.
Introduction to Topic & Suggested Preparation for Discussion:(Folks are always welcome to join the conversation no matter how much prework has been completed):
Life is Not About Being Happy video by The School of Life (4 mins)
The Arrival Fallacy - Why Winning Olympic Gold Can Make You Sad article by Dr. Laurie Santos
How to Connect with What Matters to You video by Greater Good Science Center (3 mins)
What is Philosophy Night?: Middle Circle's monthly philosophy night creates a place for friends or strangers to dig into the topics that mean the most in our lives. Each gathering is hosted and facilitated by Middle Circle community members and centers on an age-old philosophical question. There is always food, beer & wine, and non-alcoholic beverages available.
Cost: Please plan to contribute $10-20 to Middle Circle to support hosting the gathering. You can donate at the event, right now through Venmo (@middlecircle), through PayPal's Charitable Giving Portal, through your works giving program, or while signing-up below. Donations are tax deductible. Donating is important to Middle Circle's vitality however no one will be turned away for lack of funds.
What If I Haven't Studied Philosophy?: You don't need to be well versed in philosophy to participate. Philosophy literally means love of wisdom. All that's needed is an interest in having a great conversation about a meaningful topic with good company.
***Note this event is listed as private but the information is sharable. Feel free to share this invitation with friends and acquaintances that you think would like to participate!***