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SUMMARY:Coffee and Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Our Coffee & Conversation sessions are informal\, inclusive\, supportive gatherings. We just talk about things that are on our minds and in our hearts\, things that make for\, or detract from\, a fulfilling human life in the real world for ourselves and for other people. We listen to each other\, share our thoughts\, and enjoy the time together. Coffee\, tea and goodies provided – and feel free to bring something if you like. \nJoin the conversation! Please RSVP on Meetup.
URL:https://ethicalsiliconvalley.org/event/coffee-and-conversation-2/
LOCATION:Neutra House\, 181 Hillview Avenue\, Los Altos\, CA\, 94022\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261004T110000
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SUMMARY:Embodying Ethics: From Quiet Conviction to Courageous Action
DESCRIPTION:Making Lunches for the Homeless\nWhat does it mean not merely to believe in ethical values\, but to live them fully? \nAs the Ethical Culture Society of Silicon Valley celebrates its 20th anniversary\, we invite you to explore how ethical commitment can move from private conviction into public action. Through the stories of Paula Rochelle and Ben Wade\, we will trace two personal journeys from “quiet advocacy” to a bold determination to make ethics resonate in every part of life. \nTheir experiences invite each of us to consider: How do our values shape the way we speak\, act\, build community\, and respond to injustice? And what might change if we found the courage to embody our ethics more completely? \nJoin us for an inspiring celebration of 20 years of ethical community—and an invitation to imagine what comes next. Please RSVP on Meetup.
URL:https://ethicalsiliconvalley.org/event/embodying-ethics-from-quiet-conviction-to-courageous-action/
LOCATION:Neutra House\, 181 Hillview Avenue\, Los Altos\, CA\, 94022\, United States
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SUMMARY:AI & Ethics - Compatible? A Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Join Ethical Culture Leader Curt Collier and AI entrepreneur Milan Lee at a popup discussion about AI ethics. We’ll start the conversation with tech-infused beverages at Yummy Future\, and progress to a second location\, TBA. What is AI doing to us? Can it be ethical? Is ethics itself intelligence? Join us! Please RSVP on Meetup.
URL:https://ethicalsiliconvalley.org/event/ai-ethics-compatible-a-conversation/
LOCATION:Yummy Future\, 170 University Avenue\, Palo Alto\, CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261002T103000
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SUMMARY:Brunch Ethics: From Suffrage to Intersectionality: The Evolution of Feminist Philosophy
DESCRIPTION:How has feminism changed the way we think about freedom\, equality\, power\, and identity—and why do its debates remain so urgent today?\nJoin Curt Collier\, professor of philosophy at Fairleigh Dickinson University\, for a lively and accessible journey through the evolution of feminist thought.\nWe will begin with the “first wave” and the struggle for women’s legal and political rights\, explore the transformative activism of the 1960s and 1970s\, and consider the complex questions confronting feminist thinkers today. \nThis will be more than a history lesson. At each stage\, participants will be invited to examine the arguments\, share their perspectives\, and discuss how feminism has expanded\, challenged\, and sometimes divided our understanding of equality.\nNo background in philosophy is needed—only curiosity and a willingness to join the conversation. \nWe are meeting at a restaurant. Please be prepared to buy food. We meet outdoors under shade. Dress for the weather! See you there! Please RSVP on Meetup.
URL:https://ethicalsiliconvalley.org/event/brunch-ethics-from-suffrage-to-intersectionality-the-evolution-of-feminist-philosophy/
LOCATION:Jack’s Restaurant and Bar San Jose\, 1502 Saratoga Ave\, San Jose\, CA\, 95129
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260929T160000
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SUMMARY:Fall 2026 We Are Ethical Culture Cohort
DESCRIPTION:Click flyer to enlarge\nHello Friends! \n \nRegistration is now open for the Fall 2026 cohort of We Are Ethical Culture. I hope you’ll consider joining the cohort yourself and sharing the opportunity with others who may be interested.\n \nWe Are Ethical Culture is an introductory course that explores the history\, values\, identity\, and lived practice of Ethical Culture. Participants move through the course together through reflection\, discussion\, teamwork\, and ethical action.\n \nThe Fall cohort is a series and will meet every other Tuesday on Zoom for four 90-minute sessions:\n \nSeptember 29\nOctober 13\nOctober 27\nNovember 10\n\n \nAll sessions begin at:\n4 p.m. / PT\n6 p.m. / CT\n7 p.m. / ET\n\n \nThose interested can register here: https://forms.gle/MehzUxM5N16MsfbU7\n \nRegistration is open through September 21.
URL:https://ethicalsiliconvalley.org/event/fall-2026-we-are-ethical-culture-cohort-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260927T110000
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SUMMARY:ECSSV Book Club: The Gift of Not Belonging by Rami Kaminski\, MD
DESCRIPTION:From a renowned psychiatrist comes the first book to explore the otrovert personality—someone who feels like an outsider in any group\, regardless of its members—revealing all the advantages of being an otrovert and ways they contribute to the world. \nOtroverts are not natural born joiners. Unlike introverts\, they are not shy or quiet\, and do not quickly tire from one-on-one socializing. Yet in large groups they feel uncomfortable\, alienated\, and alone. \nThe Gift of Not Belonging urges otroverts to embrace their unique gifts\, and equips them with the knowledge and tools to thrive in a communal world. \nAll are welcome\, whether you have read the book or not. There is much for everyone to discuss and learn. \nA virtual meeting. The link shows when you RSVP on Meetup. If you need a passcode\, it is ethics.
URL:https://ethicalsiliconvalley.org/event/ecssv-book-club-the-gift-of-not-belonging-by-rami-kaminski-md/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Ethics Discussion: Purpose of Higher Education?
DESCRIPTION:What is the value of an elite University? Value\, as in what kind of minds is it training and what good are they to human society? Have they created technologies to end homelessness\, hunger\, climate change or do students just make a buck by exploiting human needs and making their lives miserable? What were universities founded for? Are those purposes still relevant? \nAmit suggested the topic so join us for the discussion. \nPlease be prepared to have your camera on\, a requirement of attending this virtual meeting. \nPlease RSVP on Meetup. Passcode is ethics.
URL:https://ethicalsiliconvalley.org/event/ethics-discussion-purpose-of-higher-education/
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SUMMARY:Brunch Ethics: 25 years since 9/11/01
DESCRIPTION:Taking the long-term view\, we will reflect on 9/11/2001 and how American culture and society have changed over the years. What lessons should we take away from that day and all that followed? \nJoin us on the patio at Jack’s Restaurant a bit before 10:30 to be settled when the meeting starts. Look for the Ethical Culture sign at the table. We set out chairs for everyone so RSVP. Dress according to the weather! They have some shade\, but we will be outside! Please arrive on time. \nIf you have symptoms of illness\, please come to a meeting when you are well. \nWe are meeting at a restaurant and using their facilities. Please be prepared to order food. We are not meeting in a coffee shop. Join us! Invite others! Bring your unique point of view and add to the discussion. See you there! Please RSVP on Meetup.
URL:https://ethicalsiliconvalley.org/event/brunch-ethics-25-years-since-9-11-01/
LOCATION:Jack’s Restaurant and Bar San Jose\, 1502 Saratoga Ave\, San Jose\, CA\, 95129
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SUMMARY:Grace Shelter Support: Sack Lunches!
DESCRIPTION:We provide 48 sack lunches to Grace Solutions every month\, which we make on the first Sunday. Look at the great art on the lunch sacks\, created by artists at a Grace Solutions Art Hangout! Please join us for lunch making and filling lunch sacks. \nWe make PB&J sandwiches and assemble sack lunches\, including snack foods (individually wrapped)\, drinks\, and fruit that the staff at Grace distributes over the next 10 days or so. We write personal notes in English and Spanish to include in the sacks. \nWhen we are done\, we gather with our own PB&J sandwiches and enjoy each other’s company as we eat the same meal we just packed in lunches for Grace\, an act of solidarity. \nThe plan: Gather at 12:00 noon PDT Sunday to make PB&J sandwiches and pack sack lunches with everything but the sandwiches and fresh fruit\, which will be refrigerated overnight\, and write notes. Tuesday\, Sept 8\, the lunches will be delivered to Phil at the Grace parking lot. We’ve been at this since June 2022\, and it has been a meaningful and fun project. \nWho can help\, one way or another? If you can join the sandwich making at 12:00\, RSVP and you will get the address through a meetup message. Want to contribute something to the lunches? RSVP and you will get details. \nPlease join us. \nI look forward to seeing you Sunday Sept 6 as we continue to support Grace this way. \nRSVP on Meetup to get details for participating as well as the address.
URL:https://ethicalsiliconvalley.org/event/grace-shelter-support-sack-lunches/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260905T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260905T123000
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SUMMARY:Coffee and Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Our Coffee & Conversation sessions are informal\, inclusive\, supportive gatherings. We just talk about things that are on our minds and in our hearts\, things that make for\, or detract from\, a fulfilling human life in the real world for ourselves and for other people. We listen to each other\, share our thoughts\, and enjoy the time together. Coffee\, tea and goodies provided. \nJoin the conversation! \nTo promote a respectful space where everyone’s voice can be heard\, we encourage participants to:\n-Wait to speak until others are finished rather than interrupting\n-Avoid giving advice unless requested\n-Be mindful of how long you talk and try to keep it to 1-2 minutes at a time so everyone has a chance to talk \nPlease RSVP on Meetup.
URL:https://ethicalsiliconvalley.org/event/coffee-and-conversation/
LOCATION:Neutra House\, 181 Hillview Avenue\, Los Altos\, CA\, 94022\, United States
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SUMMARY:Friday AM Ethics Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Using situations in life and from the news of the week\, we’ll explore ethical issues of the day. The topic will change every month. Bring issues from your life or the news to share. \nPlease join this group. Invite others! Bring your unique point of view and add to the discussion. Link becomes visible when you RSVP on Meetup. (passcode is: ethics)
URL:https://ethicalsiliconvalley.org/event/friday-am-ethics-discussion/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260830T080000
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SUMMARY:AEU Platform w/ Kai Bird: 'American Scoundrel: Roy Cohn\, McCarthy & Trump'
DESCRIPTION:ECSSV invites you to participate in this All-Societies Platform hosted on Zoom by the American Ethical Union (our umbrella organization). \nJoin the American Ethical Union for an All-Societies Platform featuring Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer and journalist Kai Bird\, coauthor of American Prometheus\, the inspiration for Oppenheimer. \nBird will discuss his new book\, American Scoundrel: Roy Cohn’s Dark Journey from Joe McCarthy to Donald Trump\, and explore Cohn’s lasting influence on American political life. \nThis AEU All-Societies Platform is free to attend or stream. All virtual participants must register to receive the Zoom link. \nTo learn more about our local chapter\, The Ethical Culture Society of Silicon Valley\, visit our website or see our Meetup page.
URL:https://ethicalsiliconvalley.org/event/aeu-platform-w-kai-bird-american-scoundrel-roy-cohn-mccarthy-trump/
LOCATION:Online
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