This Meetup group (previously called the Social Science Meetup Group) is about any aspect of society and social development, where social development can include any aspect of social progress, including community development, technological development, artistic development, ethical development, futurism, social evolution, development and cultural diversity, relevant fiction or science fiction about social development, etc. That can include viewing society and social development in terms of soci …

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 …

At this time, we've merged with the Society and Social Development Meetup group, which is about any aspect of society and social development, where social development can include any aspect of social progress, including community development, technological development, artistic development, ethical development, futurism, social evolution, development and cultural diversity, relevant fiction or science fiction about social development, etc. That can include viewing society and social development …

Maybe you're one of those people who sits in a church pew on Sundays thinking to themselves, "I don't believe a word of this." Or perhaps you've checked out of the dogma arguments altogether, avoid church or temple and just to try living a good, decent life. Or, maybe you don't believe in god, but instead seek an ethical path consistent with your understanding of the universe. If any of those sound like you, we should meet! We're the Northern Virginia Ethical Society, a congregation composed of …

With the growing interest in Cyber Security and the various certifications, this is a club where like minded Ethical Hackers, Penetration Testers and Network / Computer Security professionals can come together and share knowledge and mentor those looking to break into the field. If you have or trying to get a Network+, Security+, CCNA, CEH, CISSP, CHFI...etc, lets get together and expand on our knowledge by cooperating in lectures, hands on labs and group discussions about all things network / c …

Lunch and socializing, with informal presentations and discussions on various subjects related to human values, such as: aspects of society; the arts; social science; current events; nature and evolution; history; science and technology; ethics; futurism; philosophy; etc.

Are you the sort of person who naturally asks a lot of questions? Even in your own head, and even about seemingly "obvious" stuff? Do you find yourself brimming with ideas that you'd like to discuss, but can't find anyone around to discuss them with? Are you also interested in understanding the viewpoints of others? If you answer "yes" to most of those questions, then this is the perfect group for you! Everyone is welcome to join, regardless of age, race, nationality, orientation, religious pra …

Did you take a philosophy class in high school or college and wish you had taken more? Do you read philosophy texts independently but have no one to discuss them with? Then this group is for you. We will read, in chronological order, major works from the history of philosophy. Although the majority will have been written by European and American authors, we will be open to texts from other cultures. Representative philosophers include Plato, Averroes, Descartes, Spinoza, Hobbes, Kant, Hegel, Sar …

Don't believe in God? You are not alone! Lancaster Freethought Society It is an exciting time to be a nonbeliever in the U.S. There are more people coming to reason in this country than at any other time in the past. Membership in atheist organizations is growing steadily and more people are standing up for their rights to be free from religion. The formation of the LFS is in response to the desire of Lancaster area free thinkers to become a part of this growing movement. Whether you want to p …

The Annapolis Evening Rotary club is now forming and is seeking community service-minded members that live or work in Annapolis. If you are interested in improving the Annapolis community and being a part of a humanitarian organization with international impact, we invite you to join our group! There are more than 31,000 Rotary Clubs in more 165 countries throughout the world. Rotary clubs encourage high ethical standards and carry out humanitarian projects to address such issues as poverty, h …

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 …

The Baltimore Ethical Society is a humanistic religious fellowship. We focus on human lives and relationships and explore what it means to live ethically as individuals, family members, and participants in the larger community. We have no creeds and no doctrines, but we are united by our belief in the worth and dignity of each individual and our commitment to working together to create a more just, humane, and peaceful world. Visit our website at bmorethical.org .

The Ethical Humanist Society of Philadelphia is a community of individuals dedicated to nurturing more meaningful and engaged lives. We meet each Sunday at 11:00AM to seek wisdom, nurture compassion, and stoke humanist inspiration. We believe that deed is more important than creed, and we work as individuals and together to allow all people to be safe, educated and empowered. Our shared values include respecting the worth of every person, building ethical relationships, and establishing social j …

Fellowship X is a social and spiritual fellowship serving Generation X (those born in the '60s and '70s). We are affiliated with the Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington (UUCA). We hold spiritual services each Friday night that are run by our members, followed by food and conversation at a local restaurant of the group's choosing. Our Friday Night Services provide a safe, contemplative environment for focusing on our spiritual centers, in all their various manifestations. All are welcome. …

Membership is comprised of Women either in the Information Security field or wanting to enter the field. The purpose of this group is to advance women in Information Security by promoting networking, education, mentoring, resource-sharing, and opportunities. Regular workshops will be offered to bridge the gap of theory and/or minimal hands-on labs from a course you took or self-studying. You will get to learn and practice in an environment of like-minded women. Workshops will be led by SME's in …

Bringing Washington DC area Cyber Security developers together. This hands on user group meets monthly to learn about Cyber Security. We are currently studying penetration testing following the outline for the Certified Ethical Hacker.

Our vision is a welcoming and supportive community for all people who value free inquiry, ethics grounded in human faculties, reason, science, religious skepticism, and separation of church & state. We affirm the worth and dignity of all conscious beings, and accept our responsibility to promote global well-being and happiness by working for greater freedom and justice in our local communities. Our goals include: Promoting social connections among Humanists and other Freethinkers. Providing o …

We're a bunch of hackers, inventors, engineers, techies, developers and makers who love all things IT and security. Everyone is welcome - from advanced hardware hackers to those who would like to learn what can be done with these new technologies in the arts, sciences, healthcare, gaming, academia, and business venture opportunities. Our meetups are totally informal and are a great opportunity to chat about projects, create new ones, solve problems, mingle, network and generally shoot the breeze …

Relevant Reflections is a discussion group which meets in Annapolis, MD. This meetup is about exploring meaningful topics which are relevant to our daily lives.  We discuss a variety of interesting subjects, such as: current events, culture, faith, history, ethics, and politics.   And we discuss how these matters relate to the things which define us as people: our values, beliefs, customs, and so on. Everyone is welcome.  Come to share different perspectives, learn new things, and enjoy good com …

This is a multi-topic, weekly dinner discussion group. You bring food just for yourself (always ok) or coordinate food with others in the group. (You may remember me as the original organizer of the long-running Saturday Hodgepodge meetup, which is as awesome as ever, and you should check it out too.) Questions, comments?! Yes, please! Use the "Contact us" button on the left. Scroll down for more details below the xkcd comic. VALUES Be sensitive and kind Be concise. Listen more than you talk A …

This group is for anyone interested in Ethical Computer Hacking.

We are a group of permaculture designers, activists and other concerned citizens, from around the United States, committed to meaningful changes in the federal government, which can facilitate bringing our county back into alignment with natural law, through the application of, and the adherence to, permaculture ethics and design principles.

Study group for Cisco, Juniper Networks, Certified Ethical Hacker and CISSP. Use online study format but meet up once a month to talk about topics face to face. Study Topics - certification Internetwork Expert (INE) CCIE Routing and Switching Internetwork Expert (INE) CCIE Voice - Workbook Micronics Network (Narbik) CCIE Routing and Switching Certified Ethical Hacker Certified Information Systems Security Professional Lab by remote access CCIE R&S for both INE and Narbik track CCIE Voi …

Hello Fellow Change Agents, In ancient Greece, Socrates was reputed to hold knowledge in high esteem. One day an acquaintance met the great philosopher and said, "Do you know what I just heard about your friend?" "Hold on a minute," Socrates replied. "Before telling me anything I'd like you to pass a little test. It's called the Triple Filter Test." "Triple filter?" "That's right," Socrates continued. "Before you talk to me about my friend, it might be a good idea to take a moment and filter …

Are you between the ages of 18 and 35 and looking for a welcoming community of young adults in the Bethesda area? Are you interested in exploring your spirituality, meeting like-minded people, and becoming active in great causes? We're starting a Young Adult group at the River Road Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Bethesda, MD. We'd love for you to join us! RRUUC is a welcoming community with a strong congregation. If you are asking yourself: What is UU? Am *I* a UU? We believe that person …

"New Culture" (http://www.nfnc.org/) is about creating sustainable, rich, intimate personal relationships, along with a sustainable world to enjoy them in, based on transparency, delight, freedom, and community. In order to create a New Culture in our lives and in the larger society, we put on events that help us develop the skills we need to make that real, including communication, self-knowledge, presence, conflict resolution, and effective activism. These events can be an evening or weekend, …

Maryland Open Hack is a place for people to get together and have open discussions and be involved with live demos on various skill sets. There will be guest SME's each week who will answer questions, interact with members, and demonstrate new and hot hacking skill sets. No topic is off limit and creativity is welcomed! Discounted and free training is offered to all members! Another goal of ours is to put together a capture the flag team to show off the talents of our top members. Meetings will …

This Meet Up is the public presence of the Small Business Network of Vienna, a group of small business owners, professionals, & entrepreneurs who grow their businesses through personal referrals.  SBN was started over a decade ago - before Meet Up.  Each SBN member represents a specific industry or profession.  There is no duplication or overlap of interests within the group, so new business is referred to one and only one member. SBN members agree: -learn about and promote fellow members' busi …