Join hosts Alaka Halder and Benjamin Woosley for a casual meetup in East Austin! This Interintellect offline gathering is a casual meetups devoted to open group discussions of the topics that interest participants the most. From philosophy to science and art, there is nothing that escapes our inquiries! Come, forge new friendships, reconnect with existing friends, and dive into…
Relationships and intimacy are rarely out of the media. Articles discuss the merits of different relationship styles, tousle over the value of monogamy, lament the ‘loneliness crisis’, and take aim at dating apps. Pop-psychology draws on evolutionary ideas to tell us the new rules of love, or how to keep a partner. Rarely do commentators…
Few names ring as synonymously with wisdom on the internet as Derek Sivers'. A generation of readers have learned based on his notes and advice how to think more simply and deeply about life, how to live more creatively, and how to reach one's full potential. Originally a musician and media technologist, these days Derek's…
Inspired in part by Simon Sinek's "Start with Why" - Mariya Hoffman is interested in techniques for learning the deeper layers of why we do anything and how to access that power. Unmet attachment needs--the desires to feel loved, to belong, to feel significant, and to be truly understood--can profoundly influence our values and goals. …
In our 'Creative Pairs' salon series, psychologist and Interintellect producer Gina Hafez explores how the right combination of two talented people can produce an extraordinary result in terms of productivity and creative achievement... In this cheeky special, Gina and Interintellect founder Anna Gát will look at one of the most famous imaginary pairs of creators:…
In this salon, we will do a deep dive of questions about creativity and conflict - what makes two people capable of enduring the necessary hardship that comes with creating a masterpiece? Is conflict necessary and why? Join Gina Hafez, therapist, host mentor and producer at Interintellect as we navigate a thinking-together of these crucial…
In this salon, we will aim to discuss: The nature and elements of civilizations: Economic, political, morality, religion, science, arts Big picture history of ancient civilizations in Egypt, India, China, Japan, and the commonalities across them Will Durant's "integral" writing style which makes history a literary experience instead of academic Comparing Our Oriental Heritage with…
