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.

Meet locals intrigued by philosophy and its impact on our understanding of life, the universe and everything! The usual format is a dinner at a restaurant in the city, with a limited number of people to enjoy conversation and intellectual give and take. The idea is that good conversation requires small crowds, and is helped by good food and wine, just like in the original Symposium by Plato. No technical background in philosophy required, just a love of wisdom! The Dinner and Philosophy meetup i …

Ethical Culture is a movement centered on ethics, not theology, whose mission is to encourage respect for humanity and nature and to create a better world. Members are committed to personal ethical development in their relationships with others and in activities involving social justice and environmental stewardship. What We Believe We believe all individuals have inherent worth and dignity, the potential to grow and change, a responsibility to strive for ethical growth, and a responsibility to …

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 …

Are you interested in corporate social responsibility (CSR), sustainability, and ethical business? Are you a professional in this field, blogger, student, academic or supporter? Do you want to learn more, explore new ideas, start or boost a career in this field? Then our Meetup group is for you! Join and become an active member by attending our events and networking with other professionals who share your interest in CSR. We develop opportunities to learn and get inspired, present and showcase …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

We are New York’s premiere professional networking group exclusively for in-house attorneys.  The group was established for in-house counsel, by in-house counsel and has one simple mission: To conduct outstanding, free Continuing Legal Education presentations and networking events for our members on a monthly basis. We work with top law firms and industry-leading service providers to create free CLE programs of particular interest to the in-house community, as well as valuable networking opportu …

As the name suggests, Vegunks is a group of ethical vegan and vegetarian climbers/mountaineers, created for the purpose of organizing daytrips to the Gunks (and possibly other areas).  ALL levels and abilities are welcome, including folks who had never climbed before.  The point here is not to climb 5.12, but rather to create a community of compassionate, easy-going climbers, make new, like-minded friends, and have fun!  If the group shows interest, we may also plan extended mountaineering trips …

"Wow! The New York Power Team is almost like TED Talks meets highly experiential learning and masterminding.  I was blown away by the quality of members who were up to BIG things. Thanks for putting such an amazing community together" - John V The New York Power Team is the largest monthly meeting personal growth community in New York. We have been meeting since 1993, empowering members to lead inspiring, authentic and fulfilling lives. We are a fast growing group, filled with leaders and lumin …

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

A Sustainable Conversation is part think-tank, part support network and all about ethical and ecologically-sound business practices. From the worlds of fashion, interior and industrial design, architecture, and craft-making,  we are an interdisciplinary and international group of people committed to positive social change. At our meetings, we provide a space for generating and discussing new ideas, networking, connecting business to design, and turning concepts into realities. Our mission is to …

Welcome to NYC Socrates Cafe! Socrates Cafe groups are held all over the world - all groups are similar in many ways, but each is also unique in its own way. The purpose of this group is to bring together people who enjoy discussing philosophical ideas in a roundtable setting. The group focuses on a new topic each month and all members have a chance to share their ideas. At Socrates Cafe, everyone is a teacher and everyone is a student - we all have brilliance to offer. Together we can contribut …

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 …

"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 …

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 …

To those who are interested in learning business Chinese and developing a network for doing business with Chinese people, we are the Meetup group you’ve been looking for! We will help you: 1) Advance your overall understanding of the Chinese language 2) Learn about Chinese business culture (what to do, what not to do) 3) Expand your knowledge of Chinese and international businesses, and ultimately 4) Promote Chinese-International business relations and communication We will hold bi-weekly meeti …

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 …

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 …

Imagine… Hundreds of New Yorkers coming together in small groups of neighbors and fellow citizens to discuss topics of intensive interest… Hosted at no cost and at convenient locations and times… Aided by simple guiding principles… Inspired by the city’s grand tradition of robust conversation… Our vision is to inspire, organize, publicize, facilitate and celebrate a renaissance of healthy dialogue in New York City. Our Mission: 1. Encourage and support interesting and important conversations a …

The Science of Spirituality (SOS) is directed by Sant Rajinder Singh. Anyone can be initiated for free into the Meditation practices by agreeing to become a vegetarean and to avoid intoxicants. There are many SOS centers throughout the country. In Manhattan, SOS meets each Saturday in the Community Church at 40 East 35 Street, downstairs. There is a quite meditation from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM, followed by a free Public talk from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM, followed by a free vegetarean lunch and social …

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.

+ 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 …

A grass-roots progressive political party working for economic, social and political justice for all and ending the duopoly that controls our system. It can be a reality through an engaged, active citizenry.

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 …