The London Open Society Meetup Group
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Meet other locals who are interested in a discussion of the principles of an Open Society as popularized by the philosopher Karl Popper, and on which philanthropist George Soros bases his work. Recently we discussed the book "Metaphors We Live By" by G Lackoff and M Johnson).
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Our next meeting:
The London Open Society May Meeting
At this meetup we will discuss aspects of Globalisation.
In particular, we are suggesting that the free movement of Capital (investment and profits) across political borders must be complemented by the equal free movement of People (labour) to job opportunities wherever these are.
This is not just about freedom to visit other countries but also to take paying jobs. Read more
- When?
- Tuesday, May 27, 2008, 5:00 PM 20080527T160000Z
- Where?
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(Already a member? Sign in) - Suggested contribution
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GBP1.00 per person
- Who?
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5 members have said Yes
1 member said Maybe
Recent Meetings
Tue Apr 29, 5:00 PM |
9 attended (est.) –
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Tue Mar 25, 5:00 PM |
2 attended (est.) –
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Mon Feb 25, 7:00 PM |
3 attended (est.) –
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What's New?
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"HI there, I've studied Economics and International Relations but am lacking in philosophy studies. However I instinctively agree with the statement proposed for the next meeting. The only thing I would say is that change needs to happen gradually!"
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"Welcome to this, our, meetup. Join us and help make this meetup attractive to yourslef and others."
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"hi, here to make new friends"
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"Hi there, just found this fascinating website, it looks interesting ! I am working for the CPRE, just temping and looking for permanent position. I am also a meditation instructor and once was Tibetan Buddhist monk believe it or not. Hope to meet, ch"
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"Welcome JohnPaul and thank you for pledging to atend the first meeting."
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"I am keen to see effective change taking place It is therefore imperative to have a platform for open and honest debate I am looking forward to the opportunity to talk over challenging issues with Janos and others"
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"Welcome to our meetup. We are looking forward to hearing more about your expertise."
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"Consider joing the London Intentional Community meetup, meeting second Tuesday of month (same time and place). See details at http://intentiona... "
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"Hi, I've recently arrived in London and started working with an anti-corruption and accountability NGO and I'm interested in community building and conflict resolution. This group sounds great. Hope to meet you all sometime."
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"I've updated this meeting. For more details, see the full listing: http://opensociet... When: Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 5:00 PM Where: Holistic Society Room 406, London..."
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"I have copies of Popper's OS&IE Vol's I & II sitting on my bookshelf. Shamefully I haven't read them yet! Hopefully being part of this group will push the agenda on finding out more about something I've always intuitievely know I agree with..."
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"I believe!"
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"Hello James, Interested in talking about interesting ideas? We are the forum for it (and sorry in case you are looking for something a bit more exciting). Janos"
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"Hello Andy, Interesting profile description. I am reading a book about social cybernetics, The Human Use of Human Beings. An important ant totalitarion work."
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