**Make new friends and chat about everything from daily life to big world issues in our no-judgment space. This week's topic:** Many blame the loneliness epidemic on too much online time and say the solution is more in-person clubs/meetups or digital detoxes. But are we ignoring its root causes? Philosopher *Hannah Arendt* warned that isolation is linked to divisive politics; and the last decade brought us Brexit, anti-Diversity influencers, online echo chambers... everyone has become more suspicious of each other. Can making a few friends really cure loneliness while social media keeps telling us not to trust people who think or look different? We'll discuss... 1. Is loneliness caused only by spending too much time online or by specific narratives that make us more suspicious, anxious and vigilant of people who are different? 2. Can hobby groups and meetups fix isolation when while we avoid people who look or think differently? 3. Who profits from all the loneliness and division in society? *Skip the small talk and join a room of global minds and cosmopolitans for our weekly conversation lounge. Find meaningful and international perspectives on modern culture, relationships, and society. No expertise needed - just an open mind and your life experiences. Come for the perspectives. Stay for the connections.* **🍸 THE VIBE** * **Curated Conversations:** Thoughtful, intriguing, and deep. It's more about our personal journeys and lived experiences, less about academic point-scoring. * **Cinematic Backdrop:** Hosted in a moody lounge perfect for late-night drinks and cozy conversation. * **Fluid Mingling:** A balance of guided group discussions and casual socializing over drinks. * **A Global Collective:** Connect with international graduates, London's creatives, open-minded travelers, etc. **🕒 THE RUN SHEET** * **19:30 – 20:00 \| The Warm Up:** Arrive, grab a cocktail, and chat casually as everyone settles into the lounge.. * **20:00 – 21:30 \| The Discussion Circles:**

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