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 …

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 …

Philadelphia is one of the world's greatest cities. It was in our city that the Constitution was framed, leaders stepped up, and our great nation was born. However, our city is in a state of emergency with rising debt, falling employment, public safety issues, and a municipal government entrenched with patronage, nepotism, back room politics and malaise. This group is founded on the belief that good citizens can come together; regardless of political party, religion, race, sex, sexual orientati …

Lehigh Valley Humanists is a chapter of the American Humanist Association.  As secular humanists, we strive to bring about a progressive society where being good without a god is an accepted way to live life.  Humanism encompasses a variety of nontheistic views (atheism, agnosticism, rationalism, naturalism, secularism, and so forth) while adding the important element of a comprehensive worldview and a set of ethical values- values that are grounded in the philosophy of the Enlightenment, inform …

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 …

"It is what it is" or "to be or not to be" or "I know one thing for sure and that is that I know nothing" this last one expressed by Plato's teacher, Socrates. The purpose is to to gather occasionally in a local place (bookstore, library, restaurant, park etc.,) for a slow motion relaxing time where we can exchange ideas, points of view, or just think out loud and get a response. Schools of thought, fundamental nature or knowledge, reality, values, existence, ethics, good, bad and other subjects …

Christine Sherbert, CEO of Wealth with Real Estate, LLC founded the Montgomery County Investors Group in 2008.  She has professionally mentored students for Robert Kiyosaki of Rich Dad Education, Russ Whitney of Wealth Intelligence Academy and Dave Lindahl with Creative Success Alliance. She saw the need to provide local resources, education and networking for the active investor and  those needing assistance in getting started with investing within Montgomery County and surrounding areas . The …

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

Based in Fort Greene, I'd like this meetup to offer fellow rational, free-thinking Brooklynites an opportunity to come together to learn, share, or just sit and stare. Our meetups will generally be topic-driven and conversational.  Members should feel free to bring any reading or viewing material to contribute to the discussions and debate and argument is definitely allowed. Of course, people of all backgrounds, genders, ages, sexual orientations, races, and even religions are welcome. There is …

"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.

Dog people who are interesting in more than "the basics" of dog owning. Monthly seminars are a new monthly dog-centric seminar series designed to enrich the relationship between canines and their human companions. "Your Dog is Smart, Now it's Your Turn" is presented on the second Thursday of each month at 7 pm at the Ethical Culture Society, 53 Prospect Park West, 11215. Seminars are co-hosts and co-produce by FIDO in Prospect Park, in conjunction Brooklyn Bark, dog walking & pet sitting service …

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.

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Thank you for checking us out. I'm a Loss Prevention Professional with 12 years experience in the field, currently employed by a Fortune 500 Retailer as a Regional Loss Prevention Manager, tasked with overseing Loss Prevention Operations throughout the New York Market. Do you find criminal and law enforcement topics exciting? If you think you'd be interested in working as a plain clothes detective, observing and apprehending shoplifters, but have no idea how to go about obtaining such a job, the …

I believe there are people who are Seeking to grow into a deeper relationship with God! Are you interested in developing your personal and intimate relationship with Jesus Christ? This group is open to all who desire to grow in God's word & grow into a deeper relationship with God. Our group provides a sense of community to everyone and demonstrates that they are not alone. We believe to be successful in "other" relationships you must be successful in your relationship with God. In our group, w …