“ I want these local Meetups because I like to meet new people and get different perspectives on subjects. I think it's good to meet people who don't always think the way I do. ”

“ My name is Don Baker. 2 years ago I started 2 Socrates Cafes in the Eau Claire WI area. They did not work out, partly because of the lower population base. I like the concept. ”

“ I am always up for openminded, civil, fair, and intelligent discourse. ”

“ Great 20 plus years in the San Francisco North Bay Area, but sooooooo glad to be back and looking forward to everything!! ”

“ I like a good laugh ”

“ Stage theater lovers ”

“ interested in philosophical discussion of any kind. Latest Book: Imre Kertesz "Liquidation" Currently reading: Fear and Trembling(Kierkegaard) and "Philosophical Investigations" Wittgenstein. WOuld like to set up a meet, but need help where? ”

“ I want these local Meetups because it would be great to speak to like minded people ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i want to enhance my knowledge as an architecture student. i feel glad to learn more and more. knowledge never ends. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because responding to friends and 'others' keeps my neurons growing. ”

“ I am just curious what you are all about. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because in the words of Mies van der Rohe, "less is more." ”

“ I want these local Meetups because they're definitely enlightening and stimulating for anyone who wants to be involved...besides,life is too short!!! ”

“ Hola! I have diverse interests ranging from adventure to baking to languages to books. I go out dancing like crazy, but love to stay home & chill too. My passions: traveling, dance, glass art, books, photography, baking, animal welfare. Carpe Diem! ”

“ Hey! I'm just looking for a laid back, ADULT gaming group. Like Alan says, having mom in the other room is just...creepy! I don't care what the game is, as long as it's a good time. ”

“ 45 years young professional male in the midst of a divorce. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I wish to discover a path to the Good life through the Truth -- and, essentially, find happiness through wisdom. I believe philosophy is a means for such an end. ”

“ I want these local Meetups to meet people who think or feel as passionately about certain things as I do. ”

“ I'm quite content in my spirituality,but came to it through study, observation, and self-analysis which leads me to believe further understanding of other spiritualities can only broaden my view. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am new to Chicago, don't know many people, and desperately miss conversations of substance. ”

“ I'm a Chicagoan interested in meeting new people. ”

“ I was a philosophy major and I miss "talking" philosophy with people. Ultimately I am a critical pragmatist. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I value face-to-face networking. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am a current student at Archeworks and feel as designers and architects we have a responsibility to our communities... ”

“ I'd like to see regular scrummaster gatherings to share experiences and help each other out when wrangling cats... ”

“ I'm interested in meeting new people. ”

“ I want local Bioethics Meetups I am currently a MS in Bioethics student in an online program through Albany Medical and Union College (AMBI). ”

“ I want local Architecture for Humanity Meetups because I would like to contribute as much as I can through what I've retained from current and former work expertise. ”

“ Hi folks. Been playing in Oak Park for the last several months but it is such a trek from where I live in Glenview. Just stumbled on this site; glad to hear there are other football enthusiasts nearby. ”

“ I want local Socrates Cafe Meetups because real debate about what people really think and feel is what this country and everyone needs. Real dialogue seems to be what is lacking greatly in society. I think Phillips puts it best. ”

“ I want local Philosophy Meetups because I enjoy discussing philosophy. ”