Appetite in NYC for a Saturday philosophy salon?
thinking about starting a small monthly thing in the LES. want a reality check beforehand
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format:
- 10-20 people,
- one philosophy or ethics question chosen by group vote 48 hrs before,
- structured debate for about 55 min,
- close by asking “did anyone change their mind.”
Thinking saturday nights, small gallery-style room, wine, $25 to keep it curated and cover the space. my worry is im romanticizing a format that doesnt have real appetite, and i get burned on the first few events…
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1.) would you actually come to something like this? how often?
2.) what makes these events die? the ones ive been to felt performative, or one loud person ran the room.
3.) anything like this already exist in nyc i should know about?
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….honest answers welcome, including “this sounds insufferable.” rather hear that now than after i book