This group was created because I feel that we need more open-ended discussion groups that allow us to develop community and meet other freethinkers whose thinking is focused on science, philosophy, art, politics, innovative social thinking, agnosticism, atheism, humanism, current events, culture, intellectualism and community development. This group does not espouse anti-religion or anti-cultural movements, nor support a particular political or social platform. All thinkers of all social, politi …

This is a newly formed teaching chapter of the Science of Mind Principles founded by Dr. Ernest Holmes. Mission Statement: The Center for Spiritual Living Boston Teaching Chapter  is a gathering place where heightened consciousness, expanded knowledge, and personal enlightment are revealed through guiding, inspiring, and teaching the Principles and Practices of the Science of Mind philosophy. Vision Statement: The Center for Spiritual Living Boston Teaching Chapter  is a warm, safe, diverse, …

The New England Trackers group was formed in 2003 to provide a gathering place for individuals with an interest in the natural world. We are dedicated to cultivating awareness and a deep appreciation for nature. We share and practice the skills that our ancestors used to survive in the world, a kind of ‘primitive technology’ that allowed them to live in balance and harmony with their environment, rather than dominate it. Many of our members have taken courses taught by Tom Brown, Jr. and the Tra …

The Spiritual Naturalist Society www.SpiritualNaturalistSociety.org We are a local chapter of the Spiritual Naturalist Society; a non-profit organization dedicated to the exploration, development, and promotion of spiritual naturalism, and promoting happiness through compassion, reason, and practice. We have a naturalistic and rational scientific worldview, but pursue the flourishing life through various contemplative practices. Influences and inspirations include (but are not limited to) phil …

The Humanist Community at Harvard The Humanist Community at Harvard (HCH) is dedicated to building, educating, and nurturing a diverse community of Humanists, atheists, agnostics, and the nonreligious at Harvard and beyond. HCH serves undergraduate and graduate student communities; in addition, Harvard faculty, staff, alumni, and the general public are welcome and encouraged to participate and join in our activities. In recent years, thousands of members of the Harvard and greater Cambridge/B …

Welcome to Food for Thought. We're a dining and discussion group that meets regularly for dinner and interesting in-depth conversation. The group was started to bring together intelligent people who like dining together and having the kinds of discussions they don't get enough of elsewhere. Our dinners are held at low key restaurants that have good food and facilitate good group communication. In addition, we may also go to movies, lectures, or other events that engender thoughtful discussion at …

Why this group? I've found Tolle's principles to be very useful, and want to interact with others who have opinions on, are interested in, or want to learn more about them. Group Purpose: To provide a forum for discussion of these principles, and to learn more about what we may agree or disagree on. Also to have fun; fun's always nice :) Who Should Join: Anyone who's interested, whether they agree or disagree, like or don't like Tolle. Open, honest communication is strongly encouraged, so a …

This group is for those interested in multidisciplinary networking and collaboration. Taking inspiration from The Medici Effect, The Renaissance, and even such creative collaborations as Burning Man...How can the intersection of technology, science, arts, culture, business, philosophy, etc., amplify innovation and create new ways of thinking, behaving, expressing and living? This group will meet to network, discuss and brainstorm ideas, projects and possibilities. Frans Johansson’s The Medici E …

The Allan Kardec Spiritist Society of Massachusetts is a non-profit organization that has been dedicated to the dissemination and practice of Spiritism in Somerville, MA since 1990. Study Groups. A Spiritism study group meets every Tuesday at 7:30pm, followed by spiritual passes therapy. These meetings are open to the general public. MeetUps. Periodically we will select a topic of general interest to develop under the light of Spiritism. The goal is to meet like minded people, study Spiritism …

Recent advances in neuroscience and neurotechnology are propelling man-machine interfacing into a new era in which machines such as computers and prostethic limbs are more directly and tightly coupled to our brain's neural activity. Examples of these advances include: mice whose brains have been altered using optogenetics learn and unlearn on command; a monkey who controls an artificial arm and feeds himself via a brain-machie interface; scientists who can render an image imagined or dreamed of …

The Electric Universe (EU) is a scientific point of view that studies the many ways electric forces shape our world. Everyone accepts that electric forces power our lights and run our computers. But when discussing theories of planets, moons, comets, stars and galaxies, astronomy research and textbooks ignore electricity. It is assumed that ONLY gravity is important in the astronomical world. The Electric Universe is a point of view that challenges the popular “gravity-centric” perspective. EU r …