Studio 42
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01 — Why we gather

Studio 42 is dedicated to pursuing the ideals of skepticism, humanism, and intellectual openness, and practising constructive critical thinking in the spirit of kindness and curiosity.

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ii.Personal Growth
iii.Cultural Events

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18 Nov · Wed
Ethical Scenarios Game Night Join us to play test Blurred Lines, the card game where you debate scandalous ethical scenarios.
7:00 PM
Maison Publique McLean's
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18 Nov · Wed
Soirée de jeu : scénarios éthiques Viens tester Zone Grise, le jeu de cartes où tu débats de scénarios éthiques scandaleux.
7:00 PM
Maison Publique McLean's
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22 Nov · Sun
Discussion: How Can We Be Kinder? An open group discussion about the value of kindness
6:00 PM
Studio 42 / Geoff
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02 — Our ideals

Humanism

We care about others.

Openmindedness

We are willing to consider new ideas and improve our understanding of the world.

Rationality

We insist on evidence and reason so that we are not too openminded.

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Should We Try To Change Minds?

Dale Carnegie said that "there is only one way under high heaven to get the best of an argument - and that is to avoid it". Should we even try to talk about differences in opinion? Or should we put our differences aside and strive for harmony? Does every opinion have value? How do we handle disagreement?

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