In Hesiod's Works and Days, when all the evils had escaped from Pandaroa's Jar, only hope remained. Different views were held on why hope was not released. What is hope? Is hope good or evil? How is hope different from desire, intention and optimism? Can we cultivate hope? Come and join us on a Think&Drink event this Friday at Crafthead Minle ...
Over 2,000 years ago, Greek philosophers such as Plato and Aristotle aided in making the study of communication a formal academic area of interest. However, humans have been communicating with one another since the dawn of time. How we relate to each other and work together to form communities is dependent on our very ability to communicate effectively. Because of ...
Fascination with mystery.“She loved mysteries so much that she became one.”Do you enjoy asking tough questions, especially the big ones? Do you often find yourself caught in puzzling situations? Have you ever liked some things to be left unknown? Then you might desire discovery, seek adventure, or appreciate romance. Let’s talk about why mysteries can be so delightful and how ...
Topic: Paraphilias (with Liam) Richard von Krafft-Ebing was considered a luminary of science in his time, but is rarely spoken of today. His attempt to develop an encyclopedia of human perversity was both ambitious and hilariously misguided. This Saturday, join us for a friendly chat about science and its effort to grasp our strangest habits. Location: 92 Degrees Coffee (in ...
