For anyone with the desire to create, inspire, or gain inspiration. This is a group that naturally evolves to the whims of its members. The beings here are amazing, creative souls. Genuine and Intriguing. From all walks of life, beliefs, and aspirations, they all dance to the beat of their impassioned spirits. And they hold in common a divine bond – they are all muses of this earth and artists in their own right. © ---->>> Meet-ups involve, but not limited to, Museum trips, Art challenges, theat …

Namaste!! The Peaceful Vibe Tribe is a communal gathering for hippies, free-thinkers, enlightened souls, barefoot bohemians, and other Earthy people who just want to spread positive vibes, enjoy music and expand their minds through, music, cultural diversity, enlightened living, and learning the ways of our Earth loving ancestors. This group is a great way to meetup with other like-minded people in the area who still believe is peace, love, and happiness. We will explore things like music, medit …

Are you getting bored of sticking to blind faith? Are your questions always met with abstract and hyberbolic answers? Do you think organized religion stifles your reasoning powers? What do the Scriptures say? 'Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD' (Isaiah 1:18). Possibly the only religious book in the world that openly invites its reader to reasoning! Join our bible study group that gladly accepts God's invitation to reason with Him and study His Word diligently! Topics the …

Disruptive Technologists in NYC Meetup (Scroll down to the bottom for info on next Meetup Event) Collaborating with ATT Adworks on the upper west side we we hold meetups to celebrate, support, enlighten and advise each other on game-changing new products, wacky ideas, wildly entrepreneurial visions and then getting them to fruition. This will be a major mentoring group for people interested in succeeding in their ideas with exceedingly wise, inspirational and funny speakers and presenters. WHERE …

Had enough of astrologers, psychics, homeopaths, and spirit channelers? Yearning to talk with someone rational for awhile? Meetup with other local skeptics for some refreshing and sane conversation. Drinking Skeptically does not take "official" positions on political, religious, academic, or other matters. For example, Drinking Skeptically is not an "atheist" organization; nor is it a "non-atheist" organization. All we are interested in is providing a social venue for rationalists, critical-th …

Philosophy and Our Lives is a NYC meetup that dwells in the tension between individual life that is lived for the first time, and civilization as a shared creation over generations. Can philosophy be of any value to our being in this world? We read and discuss the uniqueness of the present moment - the philosophy of our time - through the lens of thinkers such as Nietzsche, Camus, Sartre, Adorno, De Beauvoir, Benjamin, Kant, Kierkegaard, Spinoza, Husserl, Habermas, Levinas, Kafka, Althusser, Bub …

Welcome to South Jersey Drinking Skeptically. The concept and purpose of this group is pretty basic. Drinking Skeptically is an informal social event designed to promote fellowship and networking among skeptics, critical-thinkers, and like-minded individuals. Drinking Skeptically provides an opportunity for skeptics to talk, share ideas, meet new people and make new friends, (and yes, drink) in a casual, relaxed atmosphere. We discuss the issues of the day and whatever else is on our minds. But …

Positive thinking is a self-fulfilling prophecy. It's faith that everything happens for a reason and every negative is ultimately a positive. It's a generalized love for other people and happy things. Positive thinking can take so many forms including religion (knowing that God is taking care of us), appreciation for the things that we have (our home, family, occupation, friends, opportunities, etc.), satisfaction from achievement, or just generally feeling free of negative emotions (Buddhism.) …

Welcome to the New York City branch of the Center for Inquiry (CFI). The mission of the Center for Inquiry is to foster a secular society based on science, reason, free inquiry, and humanist values. The Center for Inquiry-New York City sponsors leading thinkers for lectures and panel discussions on science, philosophy, and religion; supports local community events and campus groups; works with media and opinion makers; and hosts the Center's mission to the United Nations. For more information, …

Hi Ladies! Welcome to Black Women Rock! I started to start this group as I have discovered that most Meetup groups seem to be exclusive and restrictive in either age or where you live. This group will be open to all Women of Color regardless of age or where you live. I just ask that you be mature and drama free and you are sincere in that you are are looking to meet, socialize, and make lasting connections. Please share the belief and philosophy and intention of wanting to foster and create genu …

Welcome, Less Wrong/Overcoming Bias, New York - New York, NY is for Thinkers. It is for those who think rationally (or who think they can think rationally), those who are interested in improving their thinking and are not afraid of having their thoughts and ideas explored and challenged. Anyone who is interested in rationality, honest inquiry and the free uncensored exchange of ideas should come to these meetups. Below are a few websites about thinking, rationality, honest inquiry and the free …

Welcome to NYCIR, the best indie scene in Manhattan for liberty-minded New Yorkers! Eat, drink and fellowship with NY'ers who value their unalienable right to life, liberty and pursuit of happiness; and can articulate why American Exceptionalism whips Old World Socialism. Our 'indie' label suits all who seek to defend their sovereign liberty in a voice that's distinct from beltway types. Join our growing cast of free spirits and fearless interlopers whose vision of human freedom and Republicanis …

Psychoanalysis is a body of ideas developed by Austrian Physician Sigmund Freud and his followers, which is devoted to the study of human psychological functioning and behavior. Psychoanalysis has three applications: a method of investigation of the mind; a systematized set of theories about human behavior; a method of treatment of psychological or emotional illness. Under the broad umbrella of psychoanalysis there are at least twenty-two different theoretical orientations regarding the …

This group is for people who value and enjoy deeper discussions with amazing people and who are also willing to rise to the occasion by joining us to help make these discussion opportunities an ongoing reality. The purpose of this Meetup group is to build community through philosophy video chat sessions using Google Hangout. This Meetup group is also designed to bring together members in the Philosophy Dinners network of Meetup groups of which there are approximately 2,200 members. Click here f …