Because dogma must die. No point-scoring, no grand-standing. Just solid, grounded, debate. Together we'll find the answers. #CSDebating or #CSDeb

Writing can be difficult and lonely. Sometimes we need to get out and away from our own distractions and excuses. Pubs, cafes and parks are nice but wouldn't it also be good to be part of a group of writers? So let's work quietly together, gently encouraging each other to soldier on, and minding each others things when we have to go to the loo... THE IDEA Is simple. We are a group of serious writers that meet somewhere comfortable and write for 2, 3 or 4 hours straight. Each person works on th …

About The Bookmark Club. Who are we and what's our club about? Good question. Well... you've found a book club which is unlike most others ... First of all and most importantly... this club is wholeheartedly dedicated to the love of Non-fiction books. If you love reading and discussing non-fiction books, you will be among friends here! The aim of the club. We’re a social group of non fiction booklovers... The focus of the club is to build a community of non-fiction book lovers (NFBL's) who l …

Different Class is a group dedicated to thinking critically about society and politics. We hold seminar-style discussions that aim for an understanding of a given text and its relevance to the contemporary world. Attendees don't need any special background knowledge to participate and it's fine if you find the text hard to get to grips with -- that's part of what the discussion's for! Different Class is organised by Big Ideas and programmed and chaired in seasons by either Dr Jonathan White or …

Philosophy For All is London's most vibrant forum for discussing life, politics, science, art and thought. It is open to anyone interested in ideas. We meet every week, bringing you talks, walks, debates, a film club and much more! Come and hammer out the issues!

I appreciate that the following blurb is quite lengthy/detailed, however it is imperative for all members to read ahead of deciding whether they wish to join the group, and if the group and the way the group is run suits their own personal preferences. Please make sure you read all of it as certain individuals have claimed to do so, yet have then unfortunately later been deleted from the group (usually shortly after they join the group) as it has become apparent that they did not read/take on bo …

Zero State is part of the Wave movement for positive social change through technology. We're a grass-roots world community pursuing smart, compassionate solutions to problems, and improving the human condition. Personal transformative technologies we pursue include life extension and Artificial Intelligence. Social projects include accelerating change, basic income, Meshnet and Bitcoin, while lifestyle initiatives explore areas such as the arts, spirituality, fashion and culture. Zero State i …

A warm, fast-growing, and frank community group for rationalists/ atheists. Non believers of any description welcome. We're UK meetup's LIVELIEST webforum. So no matter where you live, you can participate in the daily discussions (both serious & humorous!). Many non-London & overseas members. Frequent meetups and events of all types in Central London; debates & talks ranging from social issues to science, lectures, friendly pub meetups, exhibitions, picnics ... We explore serious issues (but em …

London Non-Fiction Books & Brunch Club While we can all give thanks to Grazia magazine for honing our WAG spotting talents and keeping us updated every time Cheryl Cole leaves the house with lipstick on her teeth, for those of us who also enjoy reading non-fiction books, it can be hard to find the right book club outlet. The purpose of this book club is to provide a relaxed, fun and social environment for women who enjoy reading non-fiction. Ideally, members will be: - between 28-38; - intereste …

Hypatia refused to be categorized or adhere to society’s norms; moreover she was passionate in her pursuit of knowledge. This is a group which shares her enthusiasm, where new friends can be made and the dialogue is rich and lively. We’re an East London non-fiction book group for women with some life experience under their belt who want more intellectual stimulation than the usual novel on the best seller’s list. We’re opinionated but not closed-minded, mature but young-at-heart. We respect what …

Friendly events at Conway Hall on topics of interest to humanists, Atheists, Secularists on Liberalism, the History of Ideas Free Speech, freedom of expression, Human Rights, Moral Philosophy, Ethics, the History and Philosophy of Science, The Politics of Unbelief, the Psychology of Neuroscience and Consciousness, Evolution, Religion and public policy, and Contemporary ethical issues. Useful, events, lectures and debates in a friendly and social atmosphere. We usually head down to the local pub …

At Soho Skeptics we put on regular talks, panels and debates about interesting things. We are an alliance of Little Atoms, The Pod Delusion, Skeptic Magazine, Skeptics in the Pub and independent writers and film-makers, serving up critical thinking and enlightenment values… with a pint.

-MEME- Thoughts. Ideas. Conversations. The founders of the popular Leicester based MEME discussion nights bring their offering to London and the unsuspecting public. What started as a regular night of entertaniment where we invited our close mates round spawned into over twenty raucous evenings, enjoyed by many (more than just those we knew) over the two years they ran. The aim was to have a good time voicing our opinions, exchanging views and furthering our mindsets on diverse subjects ranging …

An invitation for a selection of meetup organizers to bring their members to a mixer in a lively salon space, recreating the artists' cafes of old, where lively-minded people can come together to talk, drink and share ideas. In the early part of the evening, each organiser hosts their usual meetup around a common theme, only this time we'll each be met by a crop of fresh faces and a lively atmosphere and environment in which to circulate afterwards, and widen our circle of acquaintances and inte …

If you're interested in politics and the organisation of human affairs but are not enamoured with politicians or political parties then this could be the group for you. Do you believe in government of the people by the people, but see what we have now as rule by an entrenched political elite? How about if there was a representative, practical, efficient and effective way in which ordinary people could govern themselves for the common good? What if democracy were possible? The members of Ordinary …

Have you ever been in company and kept quiet about liking Maggie, but been privately tempted to sing out loud "I am what I am" and insert your own Maggie lyrics? Have you ever seen those Bhuddists dancing along Oxford street and thought "If they were wearing blue and had the right handbag, I'd join in". Perhaps you were once a bitter, unwashed and angry young pinko and then woke up one day to find yourself listening to Radio 4, and you now feel the need to talk about it? This isn't going to be a …