“ I've written many non-fiction articles, book chapters, books, reports, etc. and I've recently started on a sci-fi fiction thriller novel. I have long been interested in screenplays. Hopefully, joining this group will help me get started. ”

“ Hi Ho ”

“ I'd love to get together with fellow writers/readers and discuss literature and writing. ”

“ What a great way to decompress from the work week and enjoy the outdoors. I have been on several hikes already and have really enjoyed them, not only the hikes but everyone is so friendly and Paula makes everyone feel so welcome! ”

“ Hi! great magazine! Let's chat ! ”

“ cogito ergo sum, they say. Well, I 'sum' ok, but figure I could do with quite a bit more 'cogito'. Is there anybody out there? ”

“ I am definitely very interested in this group! As someone who is learned to "live in the moment", I felt this group will support my efforts and meet great people in the process. :-) ”

“ I am currently running the Greater Hartford Atheists group here. Please come to our next meeting, which is 1/22/08 ”

“ Hello Everyone, I just have arrived at New Rochelle and I am interested in meeting new friends! I studied philosophy and administration and now I want to study French!!! ”

“ Long experience in clinical research. Strong interest in ethics. ”

“ Im looking to meet new people with similar interests. I love film, work in the industry and just want to find like minded people to hang out and chat with. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because the interchange makes the dialogue come alive. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because life is too short to miss sharing ideas/plans with wise people. ”

“ Consciousness is the greatest of all mysteries which any thinking human being cannot escape. There are degress of Consciousness (Waking, dreaming, deep dreamless sleep, coma, nirvava, samadhi, moksha etc) or perhaps information-energy patterns.... ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I love to learn new ways to analyze, think, and relate to people. I would love to have discussions with people interested in challenging themselves for a better understanding. ”

“ Hello ..I think it's great to just have meetups of this kind so it brings together people for sharing their interests, and hopefully a chance to build friendships.. ”

“ Broaden my horizons. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I write for Philosophy Now. ”

“ I like to spread my idea called "Codonology". ”

“ I'm a passionate guy. Sometimes I procrastinate, sometimes I don't. I believe in paradoxes. I think I'm a Humanist Agnostic Existentialist Christian. I find humor in pretentiousness. I like soy milk and Bob Dylan. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because Im an educator ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I love to read and reflect;I enjoy the british literary canon. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I find these subjects interesting, enlightening and I enjoy the discussions. They make me think. ”

“ Hi,I teach Chinese Yoga . http://yoga.meetup.com/343/ and I'm a Modern Chan Buddhist and human rights activist. I'm the organizer of ''Spiritual Freedom and Bohemian Circle for an Ethical Society" http://spirituality.meetup.com/180/ ”

“ I want local Poetry Meetups because poets are geniuses. Poets sculpt, whittle and pare language down to its core atomic brilliance. Verse is the conducting silver of infinity, and the poets are each in their own way, rays of star shine elucidation. ”

“ Hello all. I am not in Bklyn but I'd make it out to play some ball for sure! Not a pro, but used to play tons when I was in my teens. Now just pick up games in the park and such. Would like to make this serious. :) ”

“ I dig the philosophy. ”

“ I'd like to talk about something real for a change. ”

“ Hello, I am a writer with an interest in philosophy, hoping to meet others who are also interested. My blog is found at: http://www.philosophicaldialogues@blogspot.com ”

“ My background is in ethics and social and political philosophy, but I'm currently teaching cultural studies. As of late, I've been growing increasingly interested in fiction,Hume, cog-sci, and human emotion. I'm also interested in music, art and all ”

“ I am a Ph.D. in ancient history, 1974, teaching at Mercy College, with an interest in both archaeology and urban studies (former researcher for Bronx County Historical Society). ”

“ I am a lawyer who has had a life long interest in philosophy and critical thinking. I value understanding over uncritical acceptance of ideas. ”

“ BSc. Philosophy and Mathematics from the LSE (2000), have been in New York 5 years now. Currently working on Wall Street, playing in a band and reading philosophy now magazine. Loving life in Alphabet City. ”