What we’re about
Empower your creativity by exploring greatest ideas of all time. You are cordially invited to join us in multi-disciplinary conversations on the greatest ideas of all time raised by thinkers from every field of human endeavor: philosophy, science, engineering, entrepreneurship, art, history and so on.
Join 52 Living Ideas Discord: https://discord.gg/JjaGPWg
A Meetup Every Day, Every Week, For Everyone!
Every Weekday at 9pm ET; On Weekends at 2:30pm ET
Weekly Schedule:
Favorite Books Mondays
Jordan Peterson Tuesdays
Life in Coronavirus Age Wednesdays
Psychology & Philosophy Thursdays
Self Improvement Fridays
Stoic Saturdays
52 Living Ideas Sundays
See particular topics for a day on the Discord #meetup-schedule
To Join visit: https://discord.gg/JjaGPWg
either on your phone or computer. You will need to install the Discord app, which is quick and easy. With the app you will be able to listen On your phone or computer not only this Meetup but ALL our Daily Meetups on your phone or computer. You will also be able to discuss the ideas before, during and after the Meetup with speakers and other participants on chat channels for each Meetup.
If you have enjoyed attending our Meetups, here is your chance to share them with your likeminded friends and acquaintances no matter where they are. The world hunkered down to protect our bodies could use some uplifting of minds and spirits. The world needs conversation on great ideas more than ever today and your friends will thank you for it. Just send them this link: https://discord.gg/JjaGPWg
We will be joined online by 30 to 80 members of various Meetup groups and our active Discord group.
[90% of people have found Discord easy to use and intuitive. See below detailed instruction should you run into any difficulty.
Instructions for joining the conference:
Here is how to get set up BEFORE the meeting:
1. Go to https://discord.gg/JjaGPWg either on your phone or computer.
2. Download and install the Discord app, which is quick and free.
3. Set up your account using your email address. You will need to confirm your email address by clicking on a link in the email you will receive.
4. Log into DISCORD 10 minutes before the meeting time if possible. It is also fine to join later as well
5. Click on “52 living ideas” icon on left and look for “*** VOICE Meetup” channel under . Click on that, and see participants listed below.
6. Look to lower left of screen, and see your icon plus microphone, earphones and account settings.
7. Make sure earphones are not crossed out to listen. Please mute your mike (by crossing it out) when you are not speaking to avoid background noise and echoes. Unmute to speak.
8. I strongly recommend setting yourself up to use Discord in advance. Tech help will be provided by @Shrikant in Discord. If you have trouble you can message Shrikant on Meetup.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- FTI: Thinkers Multi-group BYOB potluckNew York Society for Ethical Culture, New York, NY
Come join us for a BYOB potluck with thoughtful discussion. The first time I’ll be joining this event will be March 29th, if it goes well I’ll attend regularly, probably monthly.
1st & 4th Fridays: 7:00PM-09:00PM
NYSEC Meeting House: Ceremonial Hall
All are welcome!
BYOB (no hard liquors)/Potluck
Donations Appreciated but Not Required
Donate Here via Ethical NYC to Support this Event
https://ethicalnyc.app.neoncrm.com/forms/54
+1 (212) 874-5210
info@nysec.org
https://ethical.nyc/
· Location is subject to change for special events. Check website calendars and Meetup pages for various groups for updates and changes.
· Default room is Ceremonial on the 4th Floor. Room is subject to change depending on capacity or activity. Check for any posted signs.
· Use the wheelchair ramp entrance at the Meeting House NOT the Fieldston School. Press both doorbells if the door is locked. The elevator and stairs are right there to take to the 4th floor.
Our friends at various groups are cross-posting this event. Some groups have after-parties.
RULES for In-Person Meeting:- GROUP PROMOTION: Each group may bring flyers or posters advertising membership, donations, and meetings.
- DRINKING: Bring your own booze should be limited to beer and wine, no hard liquors. Everyone should drink responsibly and don't get sloshed. Save the hard drinking for the after parties in outside bars.
- RESPECT FOR DIFFERENCES: While there is overlap among the groups, not every group is the same and thinks the same. Respect each other's differences and different ideologies. Look for common ground not for things to hate. We're all friends here, treat each other as such.
- ARGUMENTS: Listen to each other’s opinion completely in good faith. Ask questions about other's points instead of immediately dismissing. Approach taboo subjects--such as sex, religion, and politics--with strangers cautiously; back out if getting heated. Agree to disagree and walk away if necessary.
- RESPECT FOR THE MEETING HOUSE: Use appropriate trash/recycling cans and clean up after yourselves. Leave the Meeting House better than you found it. Respect the neighborhood, don't act foolishly on the streets when entering and leaving or loitering.
- NO ELECTIONEERING: Due to tax restrictions for many groups being §501(c)(3) tax-exempt, do not discuss, promote, denigrate, or leave/display/hand out materials for any candidate, campaign, party, or proposition on any upcoming election. No electioneering during the event. Other activities prohibited by tax-restrictions are also not allowed.
- SELF-RECOGNITION: Try to speak from your own experiences and own your intentions and impacts. Recognize your own privileges and different backgrounds.
- CONFIDENTIALITY: Meetings are private despite being open to the public. Recordings are prohibited. You may share what you learned, but not direct quotes and identities.
- MEETING MODERATION: The organizers, hosts, co-hosts, moderators, and discussion leaders will use various methods available to ensure compliance with the rules and maintain decorum.
Attending any meeting or event implies agreement with the above rules.
- FTI: Educational Session: Residential Solar – What You Need to KnowLink visible for attendees
Speaker: Albie Delgado
Join us for an informative session on Residential Solar and how it can benefit homeowners. This non-sales educational event will cover essential topics to help you make informed decisions about solar energy and upcoming changes in utility costs.
Topics Covered:
> Utility Rate Increases (June 1st) – Understand how upcoming price hikes from utility companies may impact your energy bills.
> Benefits of Residential Solar – Learn how solar can reduce energy costs, increase home value, and provide energy independence.
> Solar + Roofing Solutions – Discover how a new roof can be seamlessly integrated with a solar installation.
> $0 Out-of-Pocket Options – Explore financing solutions that allow you to go green with no upfront costs.
> Donation Program – Find out how your switch to solar can contribute to a good cause.This session is designed to educate and empower homeowners—no sales pitch, just valuable insights! Whether you’re considering solar or simply want to understand your energy options, this is a great opportunity to learn.
Date & Time: April 29, 2025 6:45 pm to 9:00 pm EST
Reserve your spot today!
Format: Lecture and discussion
Note: social time for our community 15 minutes before the presentation.
To get familiar with our past events, feel free to check out our YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmixGB9GdrptyEWovEj80zgAfter registering via zoom, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
We publish our event recordings on our Youtube channel to offer our help to anyone who would like to but can’t attend the meeting, so we need to give this clause. If you don’t want to be recorded, just remain on mute and keep your video off.
Here’s our legal notice: For valuable consideration received, by joining this event I hereby grant Free Thinker Institute and its legal representatives and assigns, the irrevocable and unrestricted right to use and publish any and all Zoom recordings for trade, advertising and any other commercial purpose, and to alter the same without any restriction. I hereby release Free Thinker Institute and its legal representatives and assigns from all claims and liability related to said video recordings.
- FTI: How can we be healthier, anywhere we live?Link visible for attendees
# FTI: ⅓ of americans are overweight, ⅓ are obese. How can we be healthier, anywhere we live?
Most americans are overweight. ⅓ are actually obese. How can we enjoy our food, but also live healthier? I would say part of it is about being in a good mental state, the other is about remembering that the body only recognizes its full 30 mins after its full. This means when we eat, we should stop eating after a small quantity of food and wait 30 minutes. If we’re full, wait till the next meal. If not eat a bit more.
Format: Lecture and discussion
Note: social time for our community 15 minutes before the presentation.
To get familiar with our organization, feel free to learn more here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E16-qv-OZZoKh4HSyHCtQ_eZA-ko_n3Kd3SwxfLpk84/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.qsvmnmkadvaqTo get familiar with our past events, feel free to check out our YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmixGB9GdrptyEWovEj80zgAfter registering via zoom, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
We publish our event recordings on our Youtube channel to offer our help to anyone who would like to but can’t attend the meeting, so we need to give this clause. If you don’t want to be recorded, just remain on mute and keep your video off.
Here’s our legal notice: For valuable consideration received, by joining this event I hereby grant Free Thinker Institute and its legal representatives and assigns, the irrevocable and unrestricted right to use and publish any and all Zoom recordings for trade, advertising and any other commercial purpose, and to alter the same without any restriction. I hereby release Free Thinker Institute and its legal representatives and assigns from all claims and liability related to said video recordings.
