This Month's Topic: What is intelligence?
Primer: Surprisingly little consensus exists on the definition of intelligence. Why do we have an easier time recognizing intelligence than defining it? What are harmful and helpful ways the concept of intelligence is used? Join us for a Philosophy Night of digging deep into this issue!
Conversation Leaders: Charlotte & Ali
Host: Tayo & Femi
In Person: Tayo & Femi's Place (Inside). Located near West Oakland BART 582 9th St. Oakland, CA 94610.
Online: Middle Circle via Zoom. A link will be sent to you before the event.
Schedule:
In Person: Folks are welcome to arrive after 6:30 pm and before 7 pm. We'll have some snacks and drinks to share. We'll end at 9 pm. We'll be meeting outside on the rootop deck and a coat is recommended.
Online: Bring your own food and drinks to our discussion that starts at 7 pm PDT online. We'll end by 9 pm PDT.
Introduction to Topic & Suggested Preparation for Discussion:(Folks are always welcome to join the conversation no matter how much prework has been completed): Links to resources
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.