FREE TEiP PARTY IN THE PARK • REGENTS PARK | Thought Experiments in Public

About this event

Our July party has proven so popular, we're doing it again in August 🎈😊 **The theme for this event** is TBD - let me know your ideas by comments [@thoughtexperimentsinpubs](https://www.instagram.com/thoughtexperimentsinpubs) We will explore the theme by way of three thought experiments (tiny stories that raise big questions), [posted on our substack](https://experimentsingroupwisdom.substack.com/) on the day of the event (more info on how it all works below). We love meeting in Regents Park because it has lots of beautiful big trees that provide shade during heatwaves, and shelter during downpours. Here is the \*\*[EXACT LOCATION ](https://what3words.com/grand.frogs.vouch)\*\*and here is a little [video showing how to get there from the Gloucester Gate entrance to Regent's park](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DanFFPbMU__/) (more directions below if you need them). \-\-\- **The idea:** A chance to meet and get straight into meaningful conversations - both [deep and light](https://experimentsingroupwisdom.substack.com/p/light-and-dark-levity-and-depth) are welcome! **How we'll do it** (timings approximate)**:** * 3:00pm - Meet in the park ([exact location](https://what3words.com/grand.frogs.vouch)) * Organise ourselves into small groups (3-6ish) * Have a look at the thought experiments (posted on [our Substack](https://experimentsingroupwisdom.substack.com/) on the day of the event). * 3:15pm - First rotation begins - Talk about the first thought experiment. Feel free to let your conversations flow organically and wander off topic. If you'd like to bring things back, you have several 'questions to consider' that you can suggest to the group. * 3:40pm - Shuffle: swap groups, move on to the second thought experiment. * 4:10pm - Shuffle: swap groups, move on to the third thought experiment. * 4:40pm - Votes! (optional, unscientific votes to get a sense of the group's opinions) 5:00 - Organised meetup ‘ends’. Party continues! **Notes on the general atmosphere:** * The vibe is to let conversation flow rather than stick strictly to one topic. * While we'd like to talk about 'meaningful things', we also see the value in lighter topics, so don't worry about not being 'deep' enough! * Feel free to suggest ideas for future Thought Experiments in Pubs meetup groups, both in terms of structure and topics to discuss. **Who should come:** Everyone! We believe that the more perspectives, the richer the conversation. This group is not about being experts in Philosophy, it is about *doing* philosophy. That is, bringing our various life experiences and lenses on the world to group discussions about the human experience, the nature of reality... etc. etc.... **What to bring**: * Something to sit on - picnic rug, plastic bag, camping chair, whatever you prefer * Drinks/snacks for yourself (you can share if you want to, but there's no pressure) * Layers, sunglasses, sunblock, umbrella... it's London **Where we'll meet:** * Please use this link to navigate to our exact location: https://what3words.com/grand.frogs.vouch **Directions:** * The closest tube station is Camden Town. * The closest park entrance is Gloucester Gate. * I have made a little [video of how to get there from Gloucester Gate](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DanFFPbMU__/) * And here are written directions: Enter the park from Gloucester Gate. Take the path to the left. You will see a coffee kiosk on your right. Immediately beyond that, there is a little dirt path on the left. Take the little dirt path and follow it across a small ditch and onto a big lawn. Walk straight across the lawn, away from the park entrance, about 50 meters and you will find us. * If you are coming from any other direction, it will be easiest to find us using the location link: https://what3words.com/grand.frogs.vouch * Our banners will be on display, so we should be easy to spot! * **I have chosen this spot because there is lots of shade. It is also fairly close to a cafe (with toilets)**.