Science

[close] This group has the intention to promote an in-person virtual meetup that occurs at regular intervals at https://www.meetup.com/learn-contemplate-discuss/. If you are someone who wants to expand their understanding of the world, in part by reading or listening to interesting topics, this may be the right place to be. This group has been created with the express idea of being a place to exchange thoughts, most likely about a book/topic (which will be selected based on its availability in multiple formats, for those that prefer to engage either through listening or reading/watching), but this is somewhat flexible. If you decide to join, as a member, you will be given plenty of notice to obtain and contemplate the material. Then during the regular meetups you can put forward your questions, interpretations, and any criticisms of the material for that session. Please consider participating if you like to explore ideas (yours and other peoples), and are interested to have an open discussion with folks that are also interested in thinking about concepts from multiple angles. Note: If you are looking to beat people down with your strong opinions, this is probably not the place for you. Looking forward to hearing what you have bouncing around in your brain. :)

[close] Hi! I'm Irene, a busy professional juggling work, life, family, community service, adventures, and a love of books. What I need, and what I’m hoping you’ll love, is a trusted circle of fellow adventurers. Others who enjoy the feel of a buzzing tavern full of fascinating stories and ideas. Others willing to meet someone unexpected and learn something new. Others open to taking off their hat and cloak in order to be real. WHO: I'm seeking curious, brave-hearted, open-minded souls who love books. You should be a mid-career professional -- not in your first 5 years working and not 5 years from retirement. WHEN: The “Inquiring Minds Book Club” meets the last Thursday of the month, 4-5 pm PST on Zoom (with some exceptions due to travel or holidays). WHAT: Our books are all nonfiction driven by the curiosity of those that attend. We spend two months on each book so that we can explore, meditate, and allow the ideas to percolate into our being. Thus, we discuss questions and quotes the first month, then reflect more deeply about insights and inquiries in month two. Those who attend help select the new book. To read or not to read the book is up to you. Come anyway. We're busy professionals, many of us with kids at home. If you don't read the book, we trust that it's for a good reason. Or maybe you just didn't like the book. No judgment. We’ve been meeting for several years now. Here's some of the titles we've read: Designing Your Work Life by Bill Burnett & Dave Evans Atomic Habits by James Clear Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Kimmerer Your Brain is a Time Machine by Dean Buonomano A Letter to My Daughter by Maya Angelou Emotional Agility by Susan David Everything, Everywhere, All At Once (I know, it's a movie but why not!) The Book of Hope by Jane Goodall. No long-term commitment is expected. Join every month or just for that one book you are dying to read. That said, I hope it quickly becomes the one Zoom meeting you would be devastated to miss.

[close] (This group was formerly 1x1 Romance) Welcome to 1x1 RPs! This the perfect group for all types of awesome roleplaying. Come on and join us <3 We are LGBTQ Friendly! Now celebrating 1000+ members! Thank you all so much! Enjoy the Roleplaying!

[close] The Black Humanists and Non-Believers of Sacramento is an outreach and educational community group for African American atheists, humanists, non-believers, skeptics, agnostics. We hold a monthly book club online.