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IN PERSON STUDY & CONVERSATION GROUP - KNOWLEDGE OF THE HIGHER WORDS. HOW IS IT ACHIEVED ? WITH TREVOR DANCE **Knowledge of the Higher Worlds is an essential book for understanding Rudolf Steiner’s ideas. It contains practical exercises to set one on the spiritual pathway advocated by Steiner – a reliable and safe path based on a rational, scientific approach.** **You are warmly invited to join the study group.** **Further information: [email protected]** This group is run under the auspices of the Anthroposophical Society in Great Britain and small donations towards expenses are welcome. £ 3 / £2 .

Every Monday since 2009 between 15 - 40 men have come into this oasis of calm in the heart of London to meditate, relax and make new friends. * We're a diverse and constantly evolving group with a broad age range and many nationalities. * There's a great balance between long-time regulars and new faces. * No prior meditation experience is necessary as full instructions are provided. * Experienced meditators are also welcome if you are looking for a group to meditate with. * We sit on chairs but if you prefer to sit on the floor there are mats and cushions available. **What You’ll Learn** * **Breathwork** for stress reduction * **Gratitude practices** to enhance your enjoyment of life * **Mindfulness tools** for focus and clarity * **Meditations** that boost emotional intelligence * **Self-care practices** to cultivate kindness in areas where you struggle * **Compassion techniques** for processing difficult emotions * **Resilience-building** to overcome challenges and adapt to change * **Social skills development** through interaction with fellow participants **Meeting Details** * **When:** Every Monday (the event proceeds regardless of RSVPs) * **Where:** 52 Saint Martins Lane, London, WC2N 4EA (near Leicester Square or Charing Cross Tube Station) * **Time:** Doors open at 6:45 PM; meditation starts at 7 PM and concludes at 9 PM. [CLICK HERE TO BOOK](https://bookwhen.com/evolvingminds) \- or buy on the door **About the evening** The evening is a combination of meditation, inner exploration and relaxation done in connection with others. * We start with a grounding practice and some movement to release tension from your body, followed by a guided meditation to calm your mind. * Mid evening there's a 20 minute refreshment break, giving time to chat with others at the class. * The second half explores a different theme each week which leads into a second guided meditation. * The room is heated and warm. [CLICK HERE TO BOOK](https://bookwhen.com/evolvingminds) \- or buy on the door **About the Teacher** The sessions are led by Nick, who has over 30 years of meditation experience and lived for 7 years as a Buddhist monk. Central to this monastic training was the principle that our freedom lies in our ability to choose our response to life rather than react to external situations. **Fees** * **First-Time Attendees:** £10 (for newcomers or those returning after a year) * **Standard Rate:** £16 per session (book online or pay at the door) * **[Silver Membership](https://bookwhen.com/evolvingminds/memberships):** £55 for 4 sessions within 3 months (average cost: £13.75/session) * **[Gold Membership](https://bookwhen.com/evolvingminds/memberships):** £95 for 8 sessions within 3 months (average cost: £11.87/session) Additional sessions within the 3-month period are also discounted. Memberships are auto-renewed unless canceled. **Concessions for students, retired on a low pension, low income, Universal Credit, refugees and disability support** Concession rates are available for those needing financial support and are available at the door only. If you think you might qualify, just speak to us when you arrive. [CLICK HERE TO BOOK](https://bookwhen.com/evolvingminds) \- or buy on the door **Member Testimonials:** *"The connection I found at the London Gay, Bi, Trans Men's Mindfulness Meditation Group has been truly transformative. Not only have I learned valuable skills for managing stress, but I’ve also formed meaningful friendships that support my overall well-being. I highly recommend this group to anyone looking for a welcoming and inclusive space."* — **A** *"Meditation has freed me from negative thoughts through increased self-awareness. Nick is an inspiring teacher who has helped me find happiness within myself."* — **Daniele** *"These thoughtful sessions have been invaluable in helping me focus and unwind. Nick has created a friendly space to sort one’s thoughts."* — **Neil** [CLICK HERE TO BOOK](https://bookwhen.com/evolvingminds) \- or buy on the door

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**PLEASE VISIT THE WEBSITE TO CONFIRM SESSION DETAILS AND LET US KNOW YOU PLAN TO ATTEND. THIS IS MANDATORY.** **Want to do something useful with your exercise? GoodGym is no ordinary gym. We're a group of people who get fit by doing good - helping out local charities and community groups with physical jobs like shifting compost and planting trees.** **📍 We meet at** **Battersea Arts Centre, Lavender Hill, London, SW11 5TN** **at 6:30pm.** **🏃‍♂️ At 6:45pm we'll run, walk or cycle to do a 30-40 minute task.** **🏃‍♂️ Then we'll head back to where we started by 8:30pm, do some stretches and maybe grab a beverage?** It's FREE. It's fun. It's fulfilling. And we're a very friendly bunch. 🍇 — **BOOK ONTO THE SESSION** **To come to the session click here:** https://www.goodgym.org/v3/sessions **You will need to confirm your attendance on the GoodGym website** (this includes creating an account with us if you haven’t already - it only takes a few mins). The link above takes you to the session listings in your area - if this session doesn’t fit your schedule, you may find something that does so check it out. p.s. GoodGym is a charity and you will be asked whether you’d like to donate when first creating an account. The choice is yours and does not affect your ability to attend a session. — **FAQ** Not sure you'll keep up? GoodGym is for everyone (18+). Whether you've never run before, or are chasing a marathon PB, you are 100% welcome. We always have a back-marker so no one gets left behind. 70% of GoodGym members start as non-runners so if you're new to this kind of thing you will be supported by people who are all on the same journey. 👍 What do I need to wear? Most of us wear gym/running gear. Make sure you're prepared for the weather. Don't feel like you're fit enough? Our tasks are simple and fun. There are easy jobs as well as more challenging things for those who want a workout! The choice is always yours. Do I need to bring anything? Gardening gloves are really useful for a lot of GoodGym tasks. And a head torch too if it’s likely to get dark. Please bring some if you can but there’s no requirement 🧤💡🧤 What is GoodGym? We're a (really lovely) group of people who use our energy to make a difference in our local community (and in communities across the UK!). We often meet on a weeknight, at least once a week, for a session to do good and get fit. We'd love you to come and join us. Any questions, just pop a comment below or send me a message. Find out everything you need to know at goodgym.org

An easy way to take time out: a **30-minute guided meditation** to pause, let go of your day, unwind your mind and create a space for calm and peace. **This is a free in-person meditation.** **If you would like to make a voluntary donation, please click** [here.](https://www.innerspace.org.uk/donations/ "https://www.innerspace.org.uk/donations/") \* I consent to my submitted data being collected and stored. We will process your personal data in line with the GDPR requirements and always store it securely and use it only for the purpose for which it has been collected. We will not pass on your details to any third parties without your consent.

We're hosting our regular peer support group for lesbian, bisexual, pansexual, queer and questioning women. We look forward to welcoming you if you can make it. Our attendees are a diverse mix of women and are friendly, non-judgmental and inclusive of new people. During the session we talk over topics by sharing our own experience. We cover any topics our attendees would like to raise (we write them down anonymously at the start of the session) they might be things like "how do I find queer friends?" , "managing the holiday season with an unsupportive family", "coming out at work", "bi invisibility" , "internalised homophobia" , "lgbt book recommendations?", "any dating app recommendations?". The session is facilitated by volunteers from the charity London Friend. Our group meets on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month from 7pm to 9pm. We're aware it can sometimes be intimidating to join a group like this for the first time, so please reach out to our friendly volunteers if you'd like more information. We can be contacted via Meetup or by emailing [email protected]. If you'd like to join and listen without participating further that's ok too. MeetUp is one of the many platforms where people can find this event, and so the number of meetup RSVP's doesn't match the actual number of attendees. If you'd like to join without RSVPing on Meetup you can simply turn up 7pm at the London Friend location.

**Free meetups for Rebels of all kinds, to connect, learn and share.** Casual networking events with the occasional fireside chats from founders, creators and successful business owners. No formal agenda, or dress-code (please wear *something* though). Drinks sold at the bar. Est. 2013, meetups active globally 🌍 🚀 This event is free thanks to our members (join here: dffrnt.so/join), our partners (dffrnt.so/partners), our volunteer hosts and our generous hosting venue. There will be a short fire side chat sandwiched between 2 casual networking sessions. Want more from Dffrnt? [Learn more](http://dffrnt.so/) or [join here](http://dffrnt.so/join).

*“The motive and purpose of my writing is the projection of an **ideal man**”* Ayn Rand Join us for a discussion on Ayn Rand's theory of **Art**. We'll focus on Ayn Rand's view of art in Chapters 11 *“The Goal of My Writing”* and 12 *"The Simplest Thing in the World"* of her book *The Romantic Manifesto*. This essay appears in the book "The Romantic Manifesto," and you can also read it for free here: https://courses.aynrand.org/works/the-goal-of-my-writing/ and listen to the short story for free, here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojahQbkP9mY You can buy the full book here: [https://www.amazon.co.uk/Romantic-Manifesto-Philosophy-Literature-Shakespeare/dp/0451149165](https://www.amazon.co.uk/Romantic-Manifesto-Philosophy-Literature-Shakespeare/dp/0451149165)

Keynote Speaker Roger Hallam: Co-Founder of Extinction Rebellion and Just Stop Oil Friday 30th January 2026 6PM–8PM Frontline Club, 13 Norfolk Place, London W2 1QJ Book tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/entropy-and-the-death-drive-why-humanity-cant-stop-destroying-itself-tickets-1858260460059? There is no later. This is later.”Cormac McCarthy, The Road\* We know the planet is burning. We know capitalism devours everything. We know war, genocide, and ecological collapse demand action. Yet collectively we persist in the very behaviors that guarantee our destruction. Why? Psychoanalysis has long understood that the drive toward destruction operates not only externally but within us—in our institutions, our politics, our psychic economies. Roger Hallam’s activism embodies the urgent conviction that catastrophe is already here, and only collective courage offers hope. In this discussion, Hallam joins psychoanalysts David Morgan, Anna Harvey, and Hilary Lester to explore how the death instinct and psychic entropy manifest in climate collapse, political paralysis, and late capitalism’s compulsion to consume its own future. What forms of protest, mourning, or radical solidarity might resist this drift toward planetary extinction? Roger Hallam is co-founder of Extinction Rebellion and Just Stop Oil. A former organic farmer driven to activism by climate-related crop failures, he completed a PhD at King’s College London on civil disobedience and social change, becoming a leading strategist for non-violent direct action. Dr Anna Harvey is a Senior Lecturer whose work bridges ecology and psychoanalysis. Dr David Morgan\*m is a Training Analyst (BPA, BPF), psychoanalyst, and convenor of Political Mind Seminars. Hilary Lester (Chair) is a Training Analyst for the Society of Analytical Psychology and supporter of justice for Palestine.

The café will be open on Thursdays between 15th January 2026 and 26th March 2026 - but will not be open on 19th February 2026. \*\* There will also be a **FREE ENGLISH CLASS** for 40 minutes - from 7pm to 7:40pm. \*\* The café offers the chance to practise your English in a friendly atmosphere, where you can meet and make friends. Thursdays, 7:30pm - 9:00pm at Dundonald Church 577 Kingston Road Raynes Park SW20 8SA It is organised by local Christians and during the evening there will be a simple meal and a short talk. facebook.com/raynespark.int.cafe

**Important:** A £20 entry fee applies to this lecture. Over the past five years, I have delivered more than **50 philosophy lectures free of charge**. To continue offering these talks at the same depth, quality, and regularity, a contribution is now required. This also helps ensure a committed and engaged audience. Please note that the £20 entry fee will be collected at the venue on arrival ### **Friedrich Nietzsche: Creating Meaning After the Death of God** When Nietzsche declared that *“God is dead,”* he was not celebrating atheism, nor attacking belief. He was diagnosing a cultural crisis — the collapse of shared meaning, values, and moral certainty — a crisis we are still living through today. In this 30-minute lecture, we will explore: * What Nietzsche really meant by the **death of God** * Why nihilism is the great danger of modern life * The difference between **passive** and **active** nihilism * How meaning can be **created**, rather than inherited * Why Nietzsche’s challenge remains deeply personal and uncomfortable This is not a motivational talk, nor an academic overview. It is an **existential confrontation** with responsibility, meaning, and the individual. As always, the lecture will be followed by a discussion, with Dr. Nash Jocic engaging directly with questions from the audience.

**We are holding an Agile Standup dinner at the Paladar London restaurant.** https://paladarlondon.com The focus of the evening is to enjoy amazing food while networking, learning and discussing using agility to create better software, products, teams and organisations. **The evening will take the form of a round table discussion** \- Bring a great question or describe a problem which you'd like to share\, we will then discuss it at the table\. **Who might come along?** Whether you're a seasoned agilest or completely new to it, you are most welcome. **The Dinner** \- Be prepared to pay the restaurant directly for the meal\, you will also need to pay for your own drinks at the end of the evening\. **Fiesta Sharing Menu (£52.50)** https://paladarlondon.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Paladar-Autumn-25-Winter-26-Fiesta-Feast-Menu.pdf **On the night:** The event starts at 6:00pm, just ask for the Agile Stand-up dinner upon arrival at the Paladar. When you arrive, join us and order a drink. The food will be served at around 7:00pm. You will be able to replenish your drinks through the evening, as and when required. Afterwards there will be an opportunity to meet, mingle, discuss and maybe even find mentors or future work colleagues. If you have any questions, just drop us a line. We will finish at around 9:00pm, but you can leave earlier, if you need to. *Photographs may be taken throughout the evening, please let the organisers know if you would prefer not to be featured in them.* Looking forwards to seeing you there.

For this walk we'll be talking about Simone Weil's book **The Need for Roots** and walking around the beautiful Little Venice area and along Regent's Canal. *"What do humans require to be truly nourished? Simone Weil, one of the foremost philosophers of the last century, envisaged us all as being bound by unconditional, eternal obligations towards every other human being. In The Need for Roots, her most famous work, she argued that our greatest need was to be rooted: in a community, a place, a shared past and collective future hopes."* (back cover notes from The Need for Roots) You don't have to read the book to attend but if you do then you'll get more out of the walk: **The Need for Roots** https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0241467977 **Please read the following notes carefully and check the meeting point location details before attending!** This is a walking discussion group with handouts with quotes and questions provided as a starting point. The only rule is to keep all discussion friendly and constructive and be respectful of other attendees. No dogs please as they can be distracting in the group discussion. **Please arrive early: we wait a maximum of 15 minutes at the meeting location and once we have left it will be very difficult to find us.** The walk will go ahead no matter the weather so do dress appropriately and bring an umbrella if needed. There is a £5 fee for this walk to contribute towards the meetup.com fees and other costs. If you are a student, unemployed or retired then you can attend for free. You can pay in cash or card on the walk or online with this link: [https://pay.tide.co/products/philosophy-kfDyHrXZ](https://pay.tide.co/products/philosophy-kfDyHrXZ)

Solitude offers one of life's most valuable experiences: the chance to find yourself and figure out where you're headed. But solitude can become addictive. And when it reveals things about ourselves we didn't want to see, we might reject what we've learned. Have would you describe solitude and its effects? Does solitude show us the truth, or does it sometimes create illusions? What's the difference between productive solitude and just hiding from the world? If solitude helps you find yourself, but can also trap you, how do you know when to seek it and when to leave it? You may enjoy this video: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5SwcrVnyLc](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5SwcrVnyLc) \*Please do your own research and share resources related to this topic in the comment section\* #======# Donation! Thank you for being a member. I have made a donation page for those who want to help with the costs. [https://examinedlife.uk/donation/](https://examinedlife.uk/donation/) #======# Group chat We have a telegram group chat and here is a link for the front door: [https://t.me/+o9T9DL5u6AcwMmRk](https://t.me/+o9T9DL5u6AcwMmRk) #======# The Examined Life, "Let's Discuss..." session is an open discussion. The format of this event will be: 13:15 - Free flow group discussion about the topic. 14:00 ish - We will be splitting into smaller groups for more engaging discussion about what interests each of you. 16:00 - End of the official meetup. Most often attendees stay and continue discussing up to around 18:00. #======# Please RSVP if you can commit to attending and change your RSVP if something comes up. Inaccurate RSVPs can keep potential attendees on the waiting list and makes it difficult to plan for room sizes and bookings. Art work: The Enchanted Castle 1663 by Claude Lorrain

Effective Altruism is often traced back to a thought experiment popularised by Peter Singer. You walk past a shallow pond and see a child drowning. You could save the child at the cost of ruining your clothes. Most of us agree that you ought to do so. Singer’s challenge is this: if distance and numbers don’t change the moral principle, why do we not feel the same obligation to help distant strangers whose lives we could save at relatively small cost? This session will use Singer’s argument as a starting point to explore the philosophical foundations of Effective Altruism. We’ll ask whether this reasoning really justifies the demanding moral conclusions often drawn from it, and whether Effective Altruism is a persuasive extension of utilitarian ethics or an oversimplification of moral life. As always at Philosophy Cafe London, the focus will be on philosophical discussion and critical engagement rather than advocacy. Early bird tickets at £3 will be available until Mon 26 Jan **Where:** Downstairs room, Square Pig, Holborn (private room) **NB:** The event begins at 7pm, doors open at 6:50pm. Event ends at 9pm **Format:** 10-minute intro talk → vote on questions → small-group discussion → share insights with the whole room **Keep in touch:** Join our Philosophy Café Discord to continue the conversation anytime → https://discord.gg/UGxBqJXM

**Ursula Blythe - The Philosophy of Grief: Love, loss, and the so-called human condition** ATTEND IN PERSON OR ON ZOOM Can Philosophy Inform Grief? Death is part of the human condition, yet we tend to avoid the subject in everyday conversations and philosophical discourse. Engaging with Grief reminds people of their own inevitable losses and demise during their life-cycle. However, death remains a curious mystery where our sense of loss and confusion is somehow out of our control. This phenomena generates the concept and real-life experience of Grief itself. As a starting point, it is important to understand or appreciate: Why we avoid the topic of Grief, particularly across Western cultures? Indeed, there are many social, psychological, and philosophical reasons for avoiding the discussion of Grief. As a prelude to my talk, I have signposted some significant examples of why we may avert discussions of Grief, as follows: Emotional Discomfort: Grief is an intensely painful and overwhelming emotion. Discussing it openly can make both the grieving person and others feel uncomfortable, as it forces an acknowledgment of vulnerability and mortality. Fear of Saying the Wrong Thing: Many folks are unsure of what to say or how to support someone who is grieving. They fear causing further pain or appearing insensitive which often leads them to avoid the elephant in the room! Social Norms and Stigma: Western culture often emphasises resilience and “moving on” quickly. So, open displays of intense emotions, especially prolonged sadness can be seen as a sign of weakness or an inability to cope, leading to avoidance of the subject. Lack of Personal Experience: If an individual has not experienced a significant loss themselves, they may struggle to empathise or appreciate the depth of another’s pain. Pace of Modern Life: Everyday life moves quickly, and there is often little time or space for the extended period of mourning that Grief requires. People may feel pressure to maintain normalcy and avoid “bringing down the mood” in social interactions. In Philosophical Terms: Traditional philosophy, particularly from the Stoics onward, has often focused on how to overcome or control emotions like ‘Grief’ through reason, rather than exploring its inherent value or meaning. The goal was often ataraxia (a state of freedom from emotional disturbance) which positions Grief as something to be managed, rather than discussed openly. Solomon (2007) states that the avoidance of Grief stems from a human disposition to: Shield ourselves and others from intense pain and the profound existential challenges that Grief presents. On reflection, normative definitions explain Loss as the event of losing something or someone. However, death remains a curious mystery here a sense of loss and bewilderment is out of our control known as the ‘process’ or ‘stages’ of Grief, which I will strongly argue against. For me, Grief is nether inherently rational or irrational, as it a natural emotional, mental, and physical response to the loss of a loved one. However, everyone’s experience of Grief is different, both culturally and individually. When endeavouring to “draw out meaning” from Grief. Perhaps it is very subjective in the early stages, and more objective in the later stages, which may generate a new understanding of Grief as a philosophical concept. In this talk, I will be drawing on the work of C.S. Lewis (1963), Robert C. Solomon (2007) and Michael Cholbi (2022), in order to assess if philosophy can actually inform our understanding and meaning of Grief. **Ursula Mary Blythe** is a public philosopher, essayist, researcher, and someone who has experienced profound loss and grief in recent years. This event is sponsored by the Royal institute of Philosophy. Lecture and discussion! See you there? For the full programme of events pls see [pfalondon.org](http://pfalondon.org)

Hello all and welcome to 2026! It hardly needs to be said that the imperialists have kicked this year off for us in a big way. Between Trump's adventures abroad, leaked White House documents showing a strategy of "divide and conquer" in Europe leveraging the worst kind of far-right forces from Italy to Britain, and the ongoing deterioration of almost all organised political expression in the Global North with the exception of fascism, it's clear our work is cut out for us. That's why we're dusting off the speech given by Georgi Dimitrov, head of the Communist International during the Stalin period, in 1935 - at the high tide of traditional 20th century fascism. By 1935 the international communist movement had fully leaned into militant anti-fascism, having spent most of the Twenties struggling to come to terms with this development in the class struggle. This speech is practical, incisive and instructive. It helpfully outlines what steps the working class can take to arm itself against fascism in an effective way, without being submerged into liberal anti-fascism, an increasingly tepid phenomenon. Find the text here; https://www.marxists.org/reference/archive/dimitrov/works/1935/unity.htm It's relatively short, taking about an hour to read. Take care and see you there!

Faced with tyranny and violence, can an artist really hope to make a difference? Does human creativity truly have the power to change our world for the better? Ai Weiwei is living proof that it does. Raised in a labour camp and later beaten, surveilled and secretly detained for 81 days without being officially charged by the Chinese state, Weiwei has dedicated his life to the struggle against corruption and oppression of all kinds. As a conceptual artist and activist fighting for justice, he has become an icon in his own lifetime, renowned world-wide for his work promoting freedom of thought and expression, compassion, and humanitarian values. In conversation with internationally renowned journalist Stephen Sackur, Weiwei will share his personal experiences of censorship at the hands of the state, and show us how authoritarian regimes across the globe suppress freedom of thought and expression. Importantly, he will show us how censorship and self-censorship affect liberal, democratic countries in hidden, pernicious ways – and issue a rallying cry against complacency. Those who control the narrative control the future: Ai Weiwei is here to help us fight back. **All tickets to this event include a copy of Ai Weiwei’s new book, *On Censorship* (RRP £12.99).** I’m seating at the Stalls Block E Row: B Seat: 2 After the event, we’ll meet to share impressions at the Red Lion pub in 48 Parliament St. [https://share.google/Ndfpw4Gb5pUq3MOlS](https://share.google/Ndfpw4Gb5pUq3MOlS) You can buy your ticket here: [https://howtoacademy.com/events/ai-weiwei-on-censorship/](https://howtoacademy.com/events/ai-weiwei-on-censorship/) Join me on: [-www.meetup.com/gaia-libros](http://-www.meetup.com/gaia-libros) [-www.meetup.com/gaia-livres](http://-www.meetup.com/gaia-livres) -[www.meetup.com/persian-culture](www.meetup.com/persian-culture) -Instagram: @persian_culture_

Philosophy in the Park is a philosophical discussion group. Open to all. No previous philosophical experience necessary. We will meet in the Barbican Centre on Level Minus 1. Outside The Hall. Here's how it works: * At the start of each hour vote on which questions to discuss. You can vote for more than one question if you'd like. The questions with the most votes are the questions we discuss. * We then break up into groups and each group does a different question. The question is just a starting point and it's cool if you go on tangents and up end talking about different things. You're welcome to join in and participate or if you'd prefer you're welcome to sit back and enjoy the conversation. After an hour we all come back together, take a quick break and then repeat all over again. So in 3 hours we go around 3 times. The aim is to have fun, meet new people, generate interesting and thought-provoking conversations, have your horizons expanded, challenge your preconceptions and who knows - you might even learn something? In order to make the conversations as fun, interesting and productive for everyone as possible please follow these simple guidelines: 1. Keep it Philosophical (No Science, no History, no Evolutionary Psychology, no contestable facts, personal anecdotes etc). 2. Think for Yourself (No phones, no looking up definitions, no name dropping Philosophers / books you've read). 3. Tangents are Cool (Don't worry too much if the subject drifts and you don't answer the question). 4. Keep it Succinct (Like this). 5. Be Excellent to Each Other (But of course). Philosophy is about conceptual analysis. It's thinking about thinking. It's not about empiricism or the real world. It's about abstractions, concepts and ideas. To terms of the right attitude: It's not about debating and trying to win - it's about listening to people and working collaboratively to increase our collective understanding. No homework or prior knowledge or reading is necessary - simply come and enjoy the discussions. After the event finishes we have an area reserved in The Shakespeare pub which is just around the corner from the Barbican. You are very welcome to join us if you'd like. If you would like to submit a question please join the Whatsapp group. Question submissions take place on the Thursday before the meeting. We hope to see you there. Nice one. ... To join the Philosophy in the Park WhatsApp Group please click here: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/CdFaxJHbeOw9UOfuk7spiK](https://chat.whatsapp.com/CdFaxJHbeOw9UOfuk7spiK) (in order to stop spam bots this will take you to a Waiting Room. Once in please write your name and we will join you to the main chat). If the link doesn't work then please send me a message with your phone number and I can add you directly. Meetup charges subscription fees. If you would like to make a donation please click here: [https://paypal.me/philosophycollective](https://paypal.me/philosophycollective)

Our interest is a necessary reform that enables everyone to participate in the economic life of society with dignity. The name of the reform is **Universal Basic Income** (or UBI for short) This group is focusing on understanding **systemic resistance** to the introduction of UBI and meeting the objections rather than pressing the obvious benefits. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Meeting every Wednesday from 5pm to 6.30 pm *or longer if 5 pm is too early* for some people who can only come later.** \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-

***This is a paid workshop and tickets are available [here](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/workshop-mind-best-friend-or-worst-enemy-tickets-1979808410250?aff=oddtdtcreator&_gl=1%2Ajpshm5%2A_up%2AMQ..%2A_ga%2AMTY5NjIxOTc5My4xNzY4MjIzNjMw%2A_ga_TQVES5V6SH%2AczE3NjgyMjM2MzAkbzEkZzEkdDE3NjgyMjM2NTckajMzJGwwJGgw)*** Life can be very difficult, and many people see themselves as victims of random and unfortunate circumstances. However, we do play a role in what happens to us and few realize the importance of our mind in this process. It not only colours our experiences of life, it even causes them. Knowing how our mind works allows us to take responsibility for our life and to become creators rather than remain victims. The mind is also a very important key to building a sustainable future. Many of the problems we are facing today as humanity are caused by our own actions. In order to change the way we act, we literally need to ‘change our mind’. As Albert Einstein said: *“The world we have created is a product of our thinking. It cannot be changed without changing our thinking.”* This workshop will explore the mind and mind-related topics such as consciousness, imagination, creativity and meditation. It will also look at collective mindsets and paradigm shifts throughout history. Sabine Leitner is the director of the New Acropolis School of Philosophy in London and has a background in classical music, philosophy and psychology.