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SUMMARY:Online Service: Buddhism Part 1:  What on Earth is Buddhism?  Roots and Branches
DESCRIPTION:Is Buddhism a philosophy\, a religion or a type of psychology? We’ll explore the diversity of many schools and denominations of Buddhism that developed in Asia\, noting a large variety of practices and teachings over its 2\,600 year history\, shaped by isolated geographies more than imperial decrees or inquisitions. What is different\, and what do the major branches have in common? \nThis week’s speaker will be Topher. \nAfter the talk\, we’ll have a group discussion to explore the ideas presented\, and to share related thoughts\, resources\, and personal experiences. \nThis is an online event hosted on Zoom. You can register for it here:\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/83032918828?pwd=oP72TJCkahXWLGetaX82FbiRBAPt7H.1
URL:https://seattleatheist.church/event/online-service-buddhism-part-1-what-on-earth-is-buddhism-roots-and-branches/
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SUMMARY:Online Service: Sam Harris' TED Talk: "Can we build AI without losing control?"
DESCRIPTION:This week is our next installment of Atheist YouTube! We’ll be watching the video “Can we build AI without losing control over it? | Sam Harris” from the channel TED. \nHere’s the description they gave for this video:\n——————————————————————————–\nScared of superintelligent AI? You should be\, says neuroscientist and philosopher Sam Harris — and not just in some theoretical way. We’re going to build superhuman machines\, says Harris\, but we haven’t yet grappled with the problems associated with creating something that may treat us the way we treat ants. \nTEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference\, where the world’s leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in 18 minutes (or less). Look for talks on Technology\, Entertainment and Design — plus science\, business\, global issues\, the arts and much more.\nFind closed captions and translated subtitles in many languages at http://www.ted.com/translate \nFollow TED news on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/tednews\nLike TED on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TED \nSubscribe to our channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/TEDtalksDirector \nAfter the talk\, we’ll have a group discussion to explore the ideas presented\, and to share related thoughts\, resources\, and personal experiences. \nThis is an online event hosted on Zoom. You can register for it here:\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/85927787017?pwd=gOZbYbvpiUOpElqfuiiIbb2sfL8vFz.1
URL:https://seattleatheist.church/event/online-service-teds-can-we-build-ai-without-losing-control-over-it-sam-ha/
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SUMMARY:Online Service: Buddhism Part 2:  Buddhism and the Modern World
DESCRIPTION:Is Buddhism a philosophy\, a religion or a type of psychology? Is Buddhism atheist? Or is it compatible with atheism? We’ll explore the diversity of newer movements that identify with the Buddha’s teachings\, including Buddhist Modernism\, Vipassana\, Thai Forest Tradition\, Ambedkarism and Secular Buddhism. \nThis week’s speaker will be Topher. \nAfter the talk\, we’ll have a group discussion to explore the ideas presented\, and to share related thoughts\, resources\, and personal experiences. \nThis is an online event hosted on Zoom. You can register for it here:\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/83988446553?pwd=8mtuZEeCVafguRKFihEOoUsOzUdKb0.1
URL:https://seattleatheist.church/event/online-service-buddhism-part-2-buddhism-and-the-modern-world/
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SUMMARY:Online Service: Kind Lies--The Complex Shape of the Virtue of Honesty
DESCRIPTION:Honesty is one of the 24 character strengths identified by positive psychology research\, categorized as part of the Virtue of Courage.  But sometimes it is more virtuous and courageous to lie\, mislead\, or leave out facts.  When is lying the ethical\, kind\, and brave thing to do\, and how can we hold ourselves to account to be honest while also being ready to lie when it’s right?  I’ll cover the value of honesty and how to weigh it against other virtues when they are in conflict. \nThis week’s speaker will be Eva-Lise Carlstrom. \nAfter the talk\, we’ll have a group discussion to explore the ideas presented\, and to share related thoughts\, resources\, and personal experiences. \nThis is an online event hosted on Zoom. You can register for it here:\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/85322378831?pwd=iX53h28ywMT9GqboJupM9SOmpjb8AC.1
URL:https://seattleatheist.church/event/online-service-kind-lies-the-complex-shape-of-the-virtue-of-honesty/
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SUMMARY:Online Service: 5-Minute Speed Talks
DESCRIPTION:This week is our popular Speed Talks event! Three to five speakers get 5-8 minutes each to expound their ideas\, followed by our group discussion period where the community react to the ideas presented\, discuss their own thoughts on the topic\, and ask questions of the presenters.\n \nIf you have an idea for a talk\, but you’re not sure you can go for a full 20-30 minutes\, this is for you!\n \nIf you’d like to sign up to give a 5-Minute Speed Talk\, let us know using this form:\nhttps://forms.gle/cdz869YYQDDLBvb87\n \nThis week's speaker will be various volunteers. \nAfter the talk\, we’ll have a group discussion to explore the ideas presented\, and to share related thoughts\, resources\, and personal experiences. \nThis is an online event hosted on Zoom. You can register for it here:\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/88936593225?pwd=1eCPmkQ7LgYYNJDOga0rGsdWSmT8gu.1
URL:https://seattleatheist.church/event/online-service-5-minute-speed-talks-2/
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SUMMARY:Online Planning Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Let’s plan what we’ll be doing for the next quarter! Is there a topic you’d like to give a talk about? Come have a voice in what we do next quarter! Even if you don’t want to volunteer to give a talk\, your voice is valuable so that we know which talks to schedule! \nYou can submit your suggestions using this form:\nhttps://forms.gle/Fx2gCjmvfxyETLWn8\nAs you’re thinking about what talk topics to suggest for our upcoming Planning Meeting\, we encourage you to consider our Wheel of the Year.These are our themes for the coming quarter:July’s virtue is Justice with Character Strengths of Citizenship\, Fairness\, and LeadershipAugust/Sept’s virtue is Humanity with Character Strengths of Love\, Kindness\, and Social intelligence These are for inspiration purposes only. Talk suggestions do not need to conform to any particular theme. Due to the nature of how we vote and schedule the talks\, there’s no guarantee that a talk that does match a theme will end up being scheduled during that theme’s month. \n \nPlease be thoughtful about the title and description you propose for the talk\, as it will become the title and description in Meetup. \nThis is an online event hosted on Zoom. You can register for it here:\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/86740678447?pwd=moOQX9E1Vl4CUbJFUZ5oM4uMWO6pxq.1
URL:https://seattleatheist.church/event/online-planning-meeting/
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SUMMARY:Online Service: A Queer History of the United States
DESCRIPTION:Drawn from Michael Bronski’s book\, “A Queer History of the United States”. As it turns out\, we’ve been here through the entire history of our country. Let’s review some of that history and appreciate those who have come before us. \nThis week’s speaker will be Jack. \nAfter the talk\, we’ll have a group discussion to explore the ideas presented\, and to share related thoughts\, resources\, and personal experiences. \nThis is an online event hosted on Zoom. You can register for it here:\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/82595281767?pwd=h9zSrt1DJ7pRJe5AC5dM3ij2WefOQv.1
URL:https://seattleatheist.church/event/online-service-a-queer-history-of-the-united-states/
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SUMMARY:Online Service: Objects of Affection - a 100 day drawing challenge
DESCRIPTION:100 day challenges are a useful way to explore activities and/or to develop new habits. This particular challenge combines noticing various things that we appreciate in our surroundings\, and taking a short time each day to draw them. This is not a challenge about being a “good artist” but rather a way to encourage the hand eye connection\, a type of human interface that is often neglected in our education and lives. This challenge requires only curiousity\, functional hands\, fifteen or less minutes a day\, and extremely minimal supplies (index cards and a pencil). The small size and simple materials make the project less “precious”\, making it more accessible. Needing to find a new “object of affection” each day turns this challenge into a different form of gratitude meditation\, which is one of the ways I have found it very valuable. \nThis week’s speaker will be Alison aka Fjorlief. \nAfter the talk\, we’ll have a group discussion to explore the ideas presented\, and to share related thoughts\, resources\, and personal experiences. \nThis is an online event hosted on Zoom. You can register for it here:\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/81820239135?pwd=JoHpqasgxXl0zouopw6khHccXoBZGA.1
URL:https://seattleatheist.church/event/online-service-objects-of-affection-a-100-day-drawing-challenge/
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SUMMARY:Online Service: Leadership is Being Second
DESCRIPTION:Inspired by a video of a lone dancer at a music festival. He’s a weirdo\, a lunatic\, someone with a broken view of the world. But then a leader appears\, someone who recognizes the possibility of joy\, and joins with the first person. Suddenly\, the rest of the crowd sees that this isn’t some kind of broken view\, this is a revolution. The argument is that you don’t have to come up with revolutionary ideas to be a leader\, sometimes all that is required is recognizing a good idea and giving other people permission to embrace it. \nThis week’s speaker will be Mark. \nAfter the talk\, we’ll have a group discussion to explore the ideas presented\, and to share related thoughts\, resources\, and personal experiences. \nThis is an online event hosted on Zoom. You can register for it here:\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/84146695056?pwd=8PNCiFcUa6MEdCYdgQugnmhj2aaZmv.1
URL:https://seattleatheist.church/event/online-service-leadership-is-being-second/
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SUMMARY:Online Service: Other Heroes: Less-Known Black Women Activists
DESCRIPTION:In school we learn about Martin Luther King\, Jr.\, and that might be it for Black history.  You probably know of Harriet Tubman\, Sojourner Truth\, and  Rosa Parks.  There are many other Black women activists who have shaped politics\, protest\, and public thought who are lesser-known.  I’ll share with you highlights of the lives and work of several brave Black women who’ve fought for social justice\, including Ida B. Wells\, Shirley Chisholm\, and Angela Davis. \n(virtue: Courage) \nThis week’s speaker will be Eva-Lise Carlstrom. \nAfter the talk\, we’ll have a group discussion to explore the ideas presented\, and to share related thoughts\, resources\, and personal experiences. \nThis is an online event hosted on Zoom. You can register for it here:\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/82895542254?pwd=HRdVIdvcZ2paaF2J8tN3dlXmF0OxiP.1
URL:https://seattleatheist.church/event/online-service-other-heroes-less-known-black-women-activists/
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