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Timothy Lim

On the Art of Conversation

On the Art of Conversation

“Ah, good conversation — there’s nothing like it, is there? The air of ideas is the only air worth breathing.” ― Edith Wharton, The Age of Innocence An art depending on planning and setting a purpose A good conversation that leaves us with insights and interesting questions does not have to

Salon Recap: Where Is the Boundary between Science and Pseudoscience?

Salon Recap: Where Is the Boundary between Science and Pseudoscience?

Reflections on Rachel’s debut Interintellect salon, a discussion on Michael D. Gordin‘s On the Fringe: Where Science Meets Pseudoscience. First published on Rachel’s Substack. Introduction In my very first salon centred around Michael D. Gordin’s book, On the Fringe: Where Science Meets Pseudoscience I had a

Shared Narratives of Emotions

Shared Narratives of Emotions

By Interintellect host Luke Butler. First published on Metaphoring. This past February, an intrepid group of Interintellect friends embarked on a journey to charter some of the most dangerous waters known to humanity — our emotions. The purpose was not to search for answers about the biological, physiological, or psychological mechanisms

A Year of Hosting Salons

A Year of Hosting Salons

By Interintellect host Patricia Hurducaș I have always been fascinated by the art of good conversations: the richness, the pleasure, the “awakening” we experience, and how these particular conversations change our mood, provide answers, leave us with more questions than before, ignite our appetite for knowledge and for living well.

Community Essence

Community Essence

First published on Interintellect host Rosano‘s blog. Reflecting on why events are work, I realize that the exhaustion comes from doing too much on my own. And in thinking about how to be more collaborative in what I do, I’m starting to notice an issue in my way

What I Learned Hosting the Down the Rabbit Hole Salon Series

What I Learned Hosting the Down the Rabbit Hole Salon Series

Intimate recollections on one of the first Interintellect series by one of our most popular hosts. Helena Ng on Down the Rabbit Hole, curiosity, challenges, friendship, and community. Almost a year has gone by since I stumbled into a loving community of curious individuals who were looking to engage with

Members Only Recap: Building a Better Society through Writing and Community Management – With Glen Weyl

Members Only Recap: Building a Better Society through Writing and Community Management – With Glen Weyl

When thinking about creating a new community, reflect on the unique intersection of existing communities you represent and who else might be in that same intersection. Glen Weyl Please log in to view the recorded event. Not a member? Join us! Why do some communities and movements improve society in