… We recognize the inherent tendency of relying upon prejudices, heuristics, groupthink and pseudo-probabilistic reasoning in an attempt to deal superficially with matters that do not seem to be pertinent to our lives.We understand the need for logic and try to make intellectual honesty a focus of our discussions, as we try to confront myth.  For instance, we understand the need for understanding basic concepts from fractal statistics and recognize that even rigorous probabilistic reasoning concer …

New York Philosophy brings the idea of the salon to Manhattan. Members engage in reasoned, yet passionate, discussions while enjoying food, drink, and socializing. Topics range from matters of the day to matters of all time. Click on the 'Pages' link above for details, along with rules of membership. "There are worlds out there where the skies are burning; where the seas sleep and the rivers dream. There are people made of smoke and cities made of song. Somewhere there is danger, somewhere ther …

Introduction This group is for anyone who likes producing electronic music using software, and/or wishes to learn new production skills, other software products, find out about various plug-ins, and take their mixes to the next level. There is no particular skill requirement to join the group. However if you are a beginner, we recommend you at least try a demo version of a popular DAW software package, and watch some free tutorials on youtube before coming to your first meeting. We mostly concen …

We meet at the Sony Plaza at 550 Madison (between 55th and 56th) every first Saturday of the month at 2pm. We talk about why our best logic, experience, physics, (yes, even quantum mechanics) psychology and neuroscience all point to the inescapable conclusion that human beings DO NOT have a free will; we have a predetermined, causal will. What makes free will impossible?  Logically, because everything happens for a reason, and every reason has a prior reason.  Experientially, the simple fact tha …