Meet other lovers of the arts! We will be attending films, theater readings, book clubs and exploring the role of arts in ethical living. There will be many events each month to choose from. Some regular events each month will include: 1. Ethics in Film- films are chosen for their ethical issues and a short discussion follows. 2. Ethics and the Theater- These are readings that include both professional and amateur actors and directors- a wine and cheese reception starts the evening and the pla …

Ethical Culture is a Humanist and Ethical movement inspired by the ideal that the supreme aim of our lives is to create a more just and humane society. We believe that acting morally does not require belief in a god. We place our faith in the demonstrated capacity of people to do wonderful things. We believe in the worth and dignity of all living beings. We offer a full schedule of events and activities for everyone including Sunday meetings, social gatherings, lectures, discussion groups, chari …

We are an international organization for progressive business people to connect, and grow, with colleagues who share similar ethical values.  We also function as a non-partisan think tank, and organizing platform, for the moral transformation of corporate life. For too long, an ethos of selfishness and greed has permeated our corporate world.  From the Robber Barons of the 19th century, to the corrupt bankers and financeers who tanked the economy in 2008-- with their predatory lending and toxic …

We are a society of humanists, most of whom live in the Greater Hartford area.  We organize social events, discussion groups, meetings with guest speakers, outdoor activities, and philanthropic endeavors.  As a community, we seek to lead ethical lives of personal fulfillment that aspire to the greater good of humanity.

I want to bring local vegans living in the Northern NJ area together to bring awareness to the plight of animals living in the US. and globally. Serious issues regarding the mistreatment of animals being raised for food in the farming industry. Animals held captive and skinned alive for their fur. Dogs and cats still being gassed to death in gas chambers all over this country. How ag-gag laws could affect the future of reporting violence against animals in factories. I would like to enlighten th …

Are you intelligent, knowledgeable, an intellectual who thrives on stimulating conversation? Then you will likely enjoy this lively meetup, where we will discuss issues relevant to us all, from politics, philosophy, ethics, news, history, spirituality, relationships; the floor is wide-open to topics. We’ll pick a subject at the beginning of each meetup and discuss it over dinner at a reasonably-priced restaurant or café at a location in the west village or Chelsea. All ages are welcome, especial …

We’re a discussion group with a focus on rationality, philosophy, science, technology, skepticism and ethics. We choose members who are friendly, intellectually curious, intelligent, non-religious, and rationally-minded – meaning that we’re more interested in figuring out the truth together than in proving ourselves right, or in arguing for the sake of arguing. Our members are young, almost all in the range of 20 to 35 years old. Our meetings are usually informal group discussions at someone’s a …

The Greenwich Leadership Forum* (“GLF”) is an organization that provides a forum for business executives to explore how faith and religious principles can play an important role in their decision-making, while building and leading successful and ethically sound organizations. Based on Christian principles and Biblical teachings, GLF is an organization that welcomes men and women from all faith traditions.

NYCFTC is an all volunteer grassroots organization educating consumers on fair trade and promoting fair trade businesses. http://fairtradenyc.org/ www.facebook.com/nycfairtradecoalition www.twitter.com/nycfairtrade

"Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic." Arthur C. Clarke Become a Communication Rock Star, a magician of Conversational Influence. Social Status Relationships Leadership Change When you excell at, Conversational Mind Control Nonverbal Power Protocols The Code of Influence Stealth Hypnosis and Hypnotic Language Patterns There is no other group in the area that delivers anything like this. We will be having fun and learning, using State of the Art learning …

Hello my fellow social workers!!! I'm a licensed social worker, psychotherapist, psychoanalytic candidate, and member of the Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service Alumni Advisory Board.  Over the years I worked as clinical consultant with the New York City Children’s Services and was a member of the Queens Borough President, Helen Marshall: Task Force on Domestic Violence, Child Maltreatment and Elder Abuse. I have consulted with numerous organizations regarding LMSW exam developm …

+ Cooperation Hub is daily networking meetups for co-founders classified by professions. + We're launching the first organized bartering system; where you can exchange you talented hours with other professionals in a safe and ethical environment. watch the video : http://www.CooperationHub.com --------------- Looking for co-founders in New York? tired of going to the big events which happens once in months only !? Join us for a daily meetups in small intimate groups classified by professions; w …

The hype surrounding Big Data and Data Science is at a fever pitch with promises to solve the world's business and social problems, large and small. How accurate or misleading is this message? How is it helping or damaging people, and which people? What opportunities exist for data nerds and entrepreneurs that examine the larger issues with a skeptical view? This Meetup focuses on mathematical, ethical, and business aspects of data from a skeptical perspective. Guest speakers will discuss the mi …

Get up to date information about dates, times, and locations for all those Richies List events. The List is for events that have to do with Atheists, Skeptics, Philosophers, Brights, Humanists, agnostics, freethinkers, secularists, and those who want to build community without worshipping. Join Richies list to get info on all other like groups. Join us for Fridays Drinking With Atheists, DWA.

This group is about getting the latest information on enterprise security trends in Mobile computing, Social Media, Bring your own device (BYOD), Governance and Compliance. The meetings will consist of a featured speakers, emerging vendor demos in the security space, hands on workshops, and networking. We are in midst of an era where Cyber Security is taking front page and enterprises are embracing new technologies to defend. Come and join us to both network and learn from one another.

Welcome to the Reasonable New York meetup site. http://reasonablenewyork.com/members for more information, and to sign-up with one of our many member organizations' meetups and websites.

Humans that are vegans, especially for ethical reasons. Not vegetarians, unless you are a vegetarian that is seriously considering  becoming vegan. Not someone that likes vegan cuisine, this should be a place where vegans can get together and be around people of like mind. We can discuss vegan literature and movies and places and never have to hear the questions, " Why do you eat mock meat if you don't eat animals" or "Don't you miss chicken in your salad?"  We can get together for dinner, drink …

Share your knowledge and enjoy with us—We're exploring live musical performances from Early Music to Jazz, and beyond—and the musical impulse in the human creative experience, as listeners and as makers. Music and rhythmic spirit delight and entertain us. They also open our minds, show us different worlds, immerse us in another's culture, and challenge us to learn and explore sensation, feelings, thoughts, co-creative experience— traversing the past, the present and the futuristic. Mysteriously …

Welcome, Less Wrong/Overcoming Bias, New York - New York, NY is for Thinkers. It is for those who think rationally (or who think they can think rationally), those who are interested in improving their thinking and are not afraid of having their thoughts and ideas explored and challenged. Anyone who is interested in rationality, honest inquiry and the free uncensored exchange of ideas should come to these meetups. Below are a few websites about thinking, rationality, honest inquiry and the free …

Had enough of astrologers, psychics, homeopaths, and spirit channelers? Yearning to talk with someone rational for awhile? Meetup with other local skeptics for some refreshing and sane conversation. Drinking Skeptically does not take "official" positions on political, religious, academic, or other matters. For example, Drinking Skeptically is not an "atheist" organization; nor is it a "non-atheist" organization. All we are interested in is providing a social venue for rationalists, critical-th …

ConnectMore Fairfield County is more than a business card exchange. We are a group of professionals whose goal is to connect with like minded people to form ethical relationships and to assist each other in branding and building our businesses and to provide ongoing education and resources to each other.

Attention Rebels, Deviants, Perverts, and Radicals... This gathering is for people on the fringe who are rebelling social norms and sex-negative cultural messages... regardless of sexual orientation, identity, behavior, or relationship style. Uniting the LGBTQIP, FABGLITTER, and other sex-positive communities, Prohibition is about commUNITY solidarity! Queer or straight, trans or cisgendered, kinky or vanilla, poly or mono, or anything in between… come be among friends! Who Should Join?? Kinkste …

JUSTFOOD organic juice and chocolate bar is a contemporary culinary destination for experiencing wellness through food and community events. We make fresh and cold-pressed vegetable and fruit juices, gourmet smoothies, handmade raw chocolate and a rotating selection of savory raw food. Our offerings and events include: Juice cleanse programs Annual retreats in Costa Rica Catering for events and dinner parties Raw food workshops and demonstrations Lifestyle and health coaching Speaking enga …

PHC believes that to be human is to be interdependent and interconnected with all of humanity. The absolute sacred nature of each person is the beginning and the end of a just society. The guiding principles of all human interaction must be empathy, love, and respect. We stand for a fully democratic distribution of power at all levels of society and economic justice through an equitable distribution of wealth. Society must also enable the full human development of all persons, including thier me …

Bright's are people whose ethics and world view are naturalistic and wish to identify themselves as Brights. Read this: http://www.the-brights.net/vision/essays/futrell_geisert_period.html * * *

New York Business Opportunity Seekers and Providers Join Us With ONE EASY Click - All Profile Questions are Optional! Hello Opportunity Seeker and Provider. Welcome To Your New Wave of Prosperity! If you're here, this is probably a good description of who you are: Whether you work for yourself or others, YOU, like our members have an outstanding entrepreneurial mind, a spirit that believes in yourself and are truly passionate about the work you do. You exemplify professionalism because dail …

As a longtime "Law & Order" fan, one of my favorite things is to share episodes with other devoted viewers. In this group, we'll gather to watch episodes of all of the series (the "mothership," "SVU," "Criminal Intent," and even "Trial By Jury" and "LOLA," depending on what people have copies of) and discuss the show, the ethical meanings behind cases, the legal wranglings and the behind-the-scenes of the series. In addition, I'm hoping that we'll be able to share goodies ("Exiled," anyone?) and …

This Meetup is designed to help people enrich their social relationships, increase creativity, enhance spontaneity, and meet new friends. This is not a superficial singles discussion; it’s an exclusive social experience based on the concepts of Fromm, Maslow, Reich, Ellis, and other greats in humanistic philosophy and psychology. The philosopher Martin Buber said that life is an encounter with oneself, others and nature, but we need to have these encounters enhance warmth, mutual understanding a …