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We’re used to hearing that saving Earth means doing less, but what if the real answer is doing way more? Imagine pulling fuel out of thin air and using sunlight to literally repair our atmosphere. It’s not just sci-fi anymore; it’s a roadmap for survival. @CJHandmer and @atroyn in a salon, dive into why energy abundance, not restriction, is the key to both Earth and Mars. If you’re tired of climate doomsday talk and want to see how bold tech actually works, watch this.

Another great @interintellect_ salon on The Odyssey in the books! Wildly different opinions on Odysseus made for a great discussion. So fun to hear people go back and forth. Join us in a few weeks for Odysseus' return to Ithaca!

In this Interintellect podcast episode, @Linus_Lu and @crystalxduan investigate the hero’s journey of daily life. Discover how 'main character energy' can be a tool for resilience and meaning without treating others like NPCs. Listen to the full conversation: open.spotify.com/episode/5CuKDp…

We’ve seen Plato's blueprint for hierarchy; now, let's investigate the unsettling birth of the individual. In this final session on Volume 1, host @TheAnnaGat leads an engaging talk on why we must resist the urge to freeze society into fixed roles. interintellect.com/salons/the-bac…

@TheAnnaGat @shadihamid Watch the full salon here: youtu.be/awRl8_URbqY

Is love of country something to be ashamed of? Shadi Hamid argues that as a child of immigrants, he knows exactly what it looks like to not have democracy, making the case for American power even more vital. @TheAnnaGat and @shadihamid discussed identity and Oikophobia in this insightful salon.

IN 3 HOURS✨ Ever feel like you're navigating your own epic Wanderings? @gtmulligan leads an engaging dive into Books 9-12 of The Odyssey. Let’s discover how myth and realism blend in this timeless search for identity. interintellect.com/salons/session…

Ever wonder why we're so incredibly good at being our own worst critics? Join @platotes to investigate why Nietzsche thought guilt was born from ancient debt and cruelty turned inward. Let's explore the scar of being civilised. interintellect.com/salons/guilt-b…

We worry about AI having misaligned goals, but the reality is more fluid: AI doesn't have a stable identity; it has personas. When a persona shifts, the entire belief structure and value system change with it. @eliotpeper and @RichardMCNgo explored the blurry edges of AI identity in a recent salon. Full video drops soon!

What if the only thing standing between your impossible idea and a working app was a single conversation? Host DJ Scruggs is back to demystify Claude Code for the non-technical mind. Come investigate how to build in real time, no coding experience needed.interintellect.com/salons/claude-…

This is going to be so much fun! I literally cannot wait.

Tonight we're getting into the heart of The Odyssey on @interintellect_! Cyclops, Circe, Sirens, Syclla and Charybdis. Whether you have time to do the reading or not, come join us to share in the greatest stories ever told!

Is it possible to scale a company without sacrificing everything you believe in? NYT bestseller @ericries joins @TheAnnaGat for an intellectual, interactive look at his new book, Incorruptible. Discover how to resist the altar of growth and stay great. interintellect.com/salons/how-gre…

We fiercely condemn vices like addiction or violence, but what if they’re just biological bad luck? It’s a hard truth: our genetics and environment pull the strings behind behaviors we didn't choose. In this salon, @TKPullinger and @kph3k dig into the Original Sin of our DNA. If you’re ready to rethink punishment versus forgiveness in a world shaped by social luck, watch this.

What do we actually owe to the people whose opinions we find totally repugnant? Adam Gjesdal & Professor Piers Turner lead an intellectual dive into Experiments in Living. Discover how the Mill-Taylor partnership redefined what it means to be truly free.interintellect.com/salons/on-libe…

What if a character's greatest strength was having no personality at all? In 3 days, @michaelsonnensc leads an engaging dive into Musil’s "The Man Without Qualities." Let's investigate the Weird Moves of Kakania and meet literature’s most enigmatic hero. interintellect.com/salons/part-1-…

We’re defining what it means to be human while building the machines to replace us. It’s not just tech; it’s a religious longing for a dominant god. @FOMO_sacer joined @AliceAlbrecht, @TheAnnaGat, and Tara Isabella Burton to dissect the Dionysian urge in AI. If you're tired of boardroom talk and want the actual ethics of this chaos, watch!

Host @Linus_Lu talked to professor and writer @vaughn_tan about the complexities of risk and how it's often misapplied. Discover how to think more clearly about uncertainty and the unknown in this Interintellect podcast episode. Listen to the full audio: open.spotify.com/episode/4WcBpr…

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If you can only pick one salon in our series to attend, I’d recommend this one. We’re covering the most famous characters and adventures in the Odyssey. Perfect for anyone who’s ever been curious what the book is all about. Join us!