Discussion Recaps
Every week we explore big questions together. Here are the summaries from our sessions — ideas, arguments, and the questions that stayed with us.
Mar 17, 2026
Human Nature and Economic Systems
I. Opening Frame: The Core Question The discussion began with a foundational philosophical inquiry: What is human nature? Is it universal or individual? How does one’s nature influence behaviour in economic systems? The discussion was intentionally framed to move from: Inner nature → outward systems II. Human Nature: Core Themes 1. Dual-Layered Nature: Instinct vs Reflection A key idea emerged early: Humans operate on two levels: Instinctive (reactive) → …
Mar 3, 2026
Plato’s Ladder of Love (Part 6)
Opening Context The session began as part of an ongoing series exploring Plato’s Ladder of Love from the Symposium. The host introduced the first question: If Eros is neither divine nor human, where exactly does it belong — in the soul, in relationships, or in the structure of reality itself? However, the group initially struggled to engage with the philosophical material because several participants had not read the background text. This led the host to give a long explanatory in…