A discussion and social group for academics and non academics interested in the scientific study of consciousness. What is consciousness? We all know the immediate experience of what it is to be conscious, but from a scientific perspective what on earth it is!? Is it as Francis Cricks "Astonishing Hypothesis" suggests - a phenomena completely explainable as the result of complex neuronal interactions, or is it a quantum mechanical phenomena ? Perhaps its a self-referential computer program runni …

A group for successful men who want even greater success with women and business. Add more horse power to your career, great car and amazing apartment with tools that work. You already have the beautiful woman, but you wonder about those exotic, sultry and sexy women you encounter during your day. Or you want to know how to reach this level. For the confirmed bachelor, recently divorced man, someone fresh out of a long-term relationship, want to date interracially, date much older, date much you …

Welcome to the NYC Latino Professionals Meetup! Networking. Cultural Events. Community Service. The NYC Latino Professionals Meetup ("NYCLP") is a medium for Latina/Latino Professionals to expand their network while having fun and helping the community.  #NYCLP is a diverse mix of white-collar Latina/Latino professionals: from lawyers and finance professionals to IT specialists and teachers.  Almost all of our members have at least a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree.  Many of our …

"Hacking" is creating solutions to problems in complex systems. As it turns out, "Health" is an unbelievably complex system (the body), tangled up with an unfathomably real abstraction (the mind) and wrapped in a morass of business, government, and good intentions so labyrinthine in nature that it would make Kafka cry. If you love exploring elegant fixes to problems of mind-shattering difficulty in a collaborative environment then HealthHackingNYC is the group for you. So: Come ask questions tha …

Learn how to apply the tools of positive psychology to flourish with other like-minded happiness seekers.  Increase your sense of well-being with the research-based methods of positive psychology and understand the art and science of authentic happiness

Our book club is devoted to discussing and reading both fantasy and science fiction novels while maintaining a fun laid-back atmosphere. We hope to draw in like-minded individuals that enjoy the imagination and depth contained in such books. This group meets once a month in Manhattan (usually the 2nd or 3rd Tuesday of the month) with the goal of reading one novel in between each set of meetings. Selected books are posted on the wall of our meetup page prior to each meeting. To learn more please …

"Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere." -Albert Einstein Our Events: Innovation Bound organizes events to help develop the innovation capacities of individuals, leaders, and communities ... Receive Innovation Training Collaborate with other Thought Leaders to Solve Real-World Challenges Laugh, Play, and Have a Great Time! Be Part of a Growing Community of Innovators Our Mission: Innovation Bound exists to enhance the innovation capacity of its clients.  Centuri …

The Mind-Body Wellness Program is a free community service initiative by The Art of Living Foundation that aims at creating more awareness about a healthy and stress-free way of life. Over 40 Million people worldwide have benefited from this program. Come and learn two simple yet powerful breathing-techniques, experience a guided meditation, and learn about the ancient science of your mind – all of which will dissolve your stress and leave you with a smile! The workshop will explore the elegant …

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 …

This is a self-empowerment group intended for like-minded people who want to learn about the Law of Attraction and other Spiritual Laws. The intention is to create a community of support to help people with their path to personal growth and success. This group is great for those who want to connect with their life purpose, deepen their spirituality, and learn how to meditate.

Qi gong or Qigong[1] or Chi kung[2] (气功 or prana force) is the philosophy and practice of aligning breath, physical activity and awareness for mental, spiritual and corporeal health, as well as the development of human potential.[3] It includes certain forms of martial arts[4] and the spiritual awakening to one's true nature.[5] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qigong Anyone Can: It doesn't matter if your are young, old, healthy or ill, Qigong is for everyone. Qigong is ideal for reducing stress, …

This is a fun and informational group where we gather to discuss and learn about Ayurveda, the science of life, through cooking classes/demos/workshops on all the facets of Ayurveda, and events, incorporating the proven methods into our daily living for good health and wellness.

Meet with others who wish to learn more about bodywork, breathework, massage, somatics, movement and becoming more present and connected in mind-body. The focus here is education, stress reduction, healing and awareness. The focus is about coming back into our bodies, our senses, enrich our experience in our lives. Being more present in each moment in time. This is not a sensual massage site. And it is not a dating or a bonding site. We ask that you use other meetup groups for those purposes. We …

Here are the facts as discrete as possible (reference links on the bottom): We believe our everyday food is inefficient. Energy production/cost efficiency ---e.g. less than 1% of the consumed energy in production of beef is actually produces the final product) ---This also applies to most most farm plant foods. Time consumption ---It takes more than a year for one cow to mature for consumption. Social norms should be reevaluated. -- Anything can be eaten as long as its benefit/harm is scient …

Have you ever dreamed of a political party in America that relies on factual data, solid research, and basic common sense to create their policy agenda?  A political party that can bring Washington back to the center? If yes - than join us! This meetup will hopefully serve as a spring board for organizing like minded individuals who want to take collective action to create real change in Washington. For more information - take a look at some of our research here - http://www.americasreportcard.c …

We are interested in using the latest in scientific research about animal intelligence, cognition and behavior to encourage people to become more involved in the conservation and humane treatment of animals. We also produce a series of public panel discussions with scientists whom we invite from all over the country to discuss their latest findings in various aspects of the behavior and cognition of animals with non-scientists. Are animals self-aware, do they have emotional lives, are they creat …

Come join me in classes and workshops, OR feel free to email message me for a complimentary strategy session! I'd like to organize once a month gatherings in City Hall park to discuss these practices and network with other teachers, activists, and healers. How can we support each others' visions and dreams, and raise group consciousness? Let's explore the possibilities... *Are you seeking to be happy, healthy, and FREE? *Do you want to strengthen your intuition and find greater flow and ease? * …

Welcome to our Writers' Salon! We're an eclectic group of aspiring and professional writers. Our events are fun social gatherings where, in a relaxed environment, we get together to make literary friends and professional contacts. We meet to discuss our work, motivate, collaborate, and above all have fun. TO JOIN: We're looking for intelligent, creative, and cultured people to join our writers circle of friends. When you apply, you must complete ALL the online profile questions AND add your phot …

We as Science, Engineering, and Healthcare professionals are busy people often putting in way over the standard 40-hr work week. Why not have a group catering to all of us, where we can network, share ideas, and, most importantly, have fun! This group is designed for all those working in science, engineering, and healthcare professions who are looking to meet, network, and socialize with like-minded professionals. Our group activities will include: networking events, occasional job postings for …

Tour the universe.  Drop in any week.  The universe is a big place, but my class is ongoing, and I am up to the challenge.  It takes 2-3 years for me to do a round trip.  With live links to the Wide World Web as my in-class resource, I have an unlimited supply of mind expanding pictures and movies to discuss.  Plus digital universe simulations that I run of the Earth's place in the galaxy, and the galaxy's place in the universe.  For example, on the tour of the Universe, we started in close, zoo …

The Math Club is a place where all math lovers come together. We discuss and learn various areas of maths, from elementary to very advanced, graduate level mathematics. Every meetup is filled with rich topics for discussion in various areas of mathematics. Topics will range from history, philosophy, and math education to the discussion and study of particular areas of math. We also frequently run problem solving sessions for both remedial and advanced areas of mathematics. Problem solving sessio …

A group for like-minded space enthusiasts in the greater metropolitan, New York City area to discuss the formulation of feasible business plans for commercial space ventures. Whether an academic with a background in in astronomy, aeronautics, engineering or mining, a yen for entrepeneurial ventures or just a passion for the commercialization of space, this is the group for you. The only pre-requisite for membership-- having a keen interest in finance and business, in particular as it applies to …

On doing a search for meetups for Vidding there were none available so I decided to create one. The purpose of the group is to meet with like minded individuals who are interested in Vidding to create a local offline community with opportunities to connect online as well. If you are a vidder or interested in Vidding then we invite you to claim and occupy the space for us as a local meetup community.

This group presents information, experiences and news to evoke full human potential. Welcome to Spiritual Transitions! My name is Laura Schwalm-Anthony and I am a Master Psychic Healer, Certified Holistic Health Coach and Modern day Spiritualist. I have over 18 years experience in helping people all over the world heal and balance their body, mind and spirit. I look forward to sharing the information which I have learned, not only through books but through physical practice and experiences. In …

Penetrating the Secret Society of Pick up Artists Welcome to Join this Roundtable of New York Chivalry Any member of this group can schedule an event and be the host! Delve into the minds of temptation... All while discovering how the Casanova interacts with the opposite sex. Learn influential strategies, techniques, tips & tricks to lead up into the moonlight. Discover how the male psyche works and the art of coercion against the pretentious female. Find penetrating tactics in: social behavio …

"Meditation is an adventure, an adventure into the unknown -- the greatest adventure that the human mind can take." - Osho If you want to live a more fulfilled life, first you will want to know your potential, who you really are. Meditation is the route to that knowing.It is a methodology of science of awareness. Many meditative techniques require one to sit still and silent. But for most of us accumulated stress in our bodymind makes that difficult. Before we can hope to access our inner powerh …

Ananda meditation groups are places of spiritual satsang for like-minded souls. Ananda NYC meets regularly for meditation, kirtan and satsang based on the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda. The purpose of this group is help you experience the joy of meditation in a relaxed and supportive setting with sincere like-minded souls interested in meditating, learning, sharing, and connecting. You'll learn a practical and powerful method of meditation brought to the West by Paramhansa Yogananda, author …

This Meetup is for creative females in or around their 30s! Whether you are a writer, scientist, artist, engineer, musician, businessperson, or creative hobbyist, we want to meet you! Join to talk to, bond with, and cut loose amongst cool women like yourself and get ideas and relationships flowing. --- The Dirty Thirties, also known as “The Dust Bowl,” was a period during the 1930s when severe dust storms raged over American and Canadian prairies. Our website and Meetup group has nothing to do w …