Big Ideas Forum

The “Enough” philosophy invites us to embrace contentment with what we already have. It encourages us to appreciate our lives and find joy in the present, rather than chasing endless growth or material possessions. By focusing on gratitude and sufficiency, we can cultivate happiness and well-being without the pressures of consumerism. [Read More]

The brain is perhaps the last barrier to a full understanding of the human body. From scannings to direct implants… we will take a look at how far we have come to unlock the mysteries of the workings of the brain, and then reflect on whether the results of what we might learn is a good thing. [Read More]

Two towering scientists, David Chalmers and Anil Seth, will present their views of the nature and origin of consciousness, whether AI-bots one day can be conscious, and related issues. Alas, they were both busy on that day 🙂 However, we got the second best: An interview with both by Brian Greene, which runs 45 min and leaves plenty of time to discuss what comes to your mind . . . whatever mind is! [Read More]

In this recurring program, anyone who attends tonight has a 6-7 min window to present something that might have caught their attention, something they have wondered about, a book we all should know about, etc. Formal presentations with slides and videos or getting up in front of the forum are not required. The purpose is to share ideas… but mind you: 6-7 min is a lot less time than you think! [Read More]

It’s less than two years ago that AI/AGI and ChatBots became household names. Now it seems like we cannot go about our lives and businesses without it. Are we being gaslit, or are we on the way to become totally dependent on these must-have, non-human interactions? [Read More]

We have just been through a media storm during the general election; at times it seemed like a hurricane or a tornado. We will look at the interplay between the media, the public, and the polarization we have experienced in the last several years. [Read More]