PURSUE TRUTH WITH CURIOUS SOULS
PURSUE TRUTH WITH CURIOUS SOULS
PURSUE TRUTH WITH CURIOUS SOULS
Push the bounds of your knowledge and wisdom by engaging in Third Brain SparkUps—small-group, facilitated Socratic dialogues about difficult and complex questions
Push the bounds of your knowledge and wisdom by engaging in Third Brain SparkUps—small-group, facilitated Socratic dialogues about difficult and complex questions
Push the bounds of your knowledge and wisdom by engaging in Third Brain SparkUps—small-group, facilitated Socratic dialogues about difficult and complex questions
WHAT QUESTIONS ARE TUGGING AT YOU TODAY?
SparkUp
Who is the Bigger Threat to Democracy?
Discussion Points:
Influence of Donald Trump on democratic norms and institutions
Media portrayal of Trump and Harris as democratic threats
Legal and ethical implications of controversies surrounding Trump and Harris
SparkUp
Are We Living in a Simulation?
Discussion Points:
Key proponents and origins of Simulation Theory
Scientific approaches to detecting a simulated reality
Impact of Simulation Theory on ethics, religion, and society
SparkUp
How does Ethereum's ETF Approval Affect Crypto?
Discussion Points:
The significance of the Ethereum ETF
Economic implications
Political reactions
SparkUp
Transgenderism: What Explains the Rise?
Discussion Points:
Transgender identity trends
Biological vs. social influences
Religion and ethics
SparkUp
The Future in 10 Years: What Will It Look Like?
Discussion Points:
Key factors shaping quality of life in the next decade: technology, health, environment, social trends
Cultural shifts: evolving values around identity, social justice, and global interconnectedness
Climate and sustainability: advancements in addressing climate change and driving economic/tech shifts
SparkUp
Is Higher Education Still Worth It?
Discussion Points:
ROI of college today vs. a decade ago: metrics to evaluate evolution
Future of universities amid tech and online education shifts
Alternatives to college: viable paths for skills and social experiences
WHAT ARE SPARKUPS?
CONVERSATIONS THAT FEED YOUR MIND AND SOUL
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STIMULATING CONVERSATIONS THAT FEED YOUR MIND AND SOUL
SHARPEN YOUR THINKING
SHARPEN YOUR THINKING
Refine your perspective on issues and how you make decisions by speaking with strangers who challenge you to think more clearly, keep an open mind, and prioritize becoming more aware of what you do not know
Refine your perspective on issues and how you make decisions by speaking with strangers who challenge you to think more clearly, keep an open mind, and prioritize becoming more aware of what you do not know
SPEAK YOUR MIND FREELY
SPEAK YOUR MIND FREELY
No more walking on eggshells. Say what you really think without fear of judgement or being ostracized. Third Brainers agree to the Rules of Civil Conversation, which includes taking the most charitable interpretation of others' motives
Engage in an intimate, facilitated Socratic Dialogue for 90 minutes with 3-4 other intellectually curious truth seekers who also value seeking shared understanding and objective truth.
No more walking on eggshells. Say what you really think without fear of judgement or being ostracized. Third Brainers agree to the Rules of Civil Conversation, which includes taking the most charitable interpretation of others' motives
FORM DEEP SOCIAL & SPIRITUAL CONNECTIONS
FORM DEEP SOCIAL & SPIRITUAL CONNECTIONS
There's something magical about engaging in Socratic dialogues in good faith to help each other see reality more clearly and become wiser and happier together
Engage in an intimate, facilitated Socratic Dialogue for 90 minutes with 3-4 other intellectually curious truth seekers who also value seeking shared understanding and objective truth.
There's something magical about engaging in Socratic dialogues in good faith to help each other see reality more clearly and become wiser and happier together
SPARKUPS ARE ROOTED IN OUR POSITIVE-SUM VALUES:
DIVERSITY OF THOUGHT,
FREEDOM OF SPEECH,
OBJECTIVE TRUTH
WHAT OUR TRUTH SEEKERS SAY
"This SparkUp was a master class in how people with different worldviews can find common ground and learn the reasons why they are different in a respectful way."
"This SparkUp was a master class in how people with different worldviews can find common ground and learn the reasons why they are different in a respectful way."
Steven S.
"A chance to bounce ideas off smart conscientious people and learn from them."
"A chance to bounce ideas off smart conscientious people and learn from them."
Chris L.
"I would do these [SparkUps] every single day if I had the time."
"I would do these [SparkUps] every single day if I had the time."
Feech Z.
"I enjoyed getting to talk about a topic that is seen as quite fringe and out there without judgement or ridicule. Especially with others who are also interested in the topic."
Matt M.
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join DEEP THINKERS AND CURIOUS MINDS SEEKING TRUTH THROUGH DIALOGUE
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