“ I am always up for openminded, civil, fair, and intelligent discourse. ”

“ I'm a software developer, with a background in cs and math. But I'm a philosopher at heart. I love writing, reading, painting, photography, good movies, hockey, adventure, the outdoors. ”

“ I would like these meet-ups because it is just about impossible to meet other free-thinkers in rural Indiana. I'd rather not join a church to make friends... ”

“ I'm quite content in my spirituality,but came to it through study, observation, and self-analysis which leads me to believe further understanding of other spiritualities can only broaden my view. ”

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“ Hi, I want these meetups because it's difficult to find like minded, open minded people to converse with. ”

“ I'm specifically interested in finding groups in the Oak Park area. Very often I am not in the city proper, and meeting local would be easier on my tight schedule. ”

“ I'm interested in meeting new people. ”

“ "If we believe absurdities, we shall commit atrocities." [Voltaire] ”

“ Having others to share ponderings and life questions with makes everything more interesting. It's a joy to hear what others may think. ”

“ interested in philosophical discussion of any kind. Latest Book: Imre Kertesz "Liquidation" Currently reading: Fear and Trembling(Kierkegaard) and "Philosophical Investigations" Wittgenstein. WOuld like to set up a meet, but need help where? ”

“ I want these local Meetups because living in Bush's America has become very scary.The scarcity of clear-thinking people in my life is going to make me a CYNIC!!! (I hope I'm not there already!) ”

“ 45 years young professional male in the midst of a divorce. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because 30 years of the bushs are to much ”

“ I want these local Meetups because they're definitely enlightening and stimulating for anyone who wants to be involved...besides,life is too short!!! ”

“ I been here from CA since 2000. Find it continuous challenge to meet non-religious people with intellectual, music, conversation, and state of the society interests. Just open minded non-biased folks. Live in a BIG CHURCH new money twinkies town. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I wish to discover a path to the Good life through the Truth -- and, essentially, find happiness through wisdom. I believe philosophy is a means for such an end. ”

“ Im an Atheist, I look to educate myself, & look for truths in all things. I may be misinformed by people, Ill always stand corrected when proven wrong, but I never try to mislead anyone . Visit http://www.stickam.com/profile/atheistatlarge ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to talk to people who are interested in the same things I am. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am new to Chicago, don't know many people, and desperately miss conversations of substance. ”

“ I was a philosophy major and I miss "talking" philosophy with people. Ultimately I am a critical pragmatist. ”

“ I'd like to see regular scrummaster gatherings to share experiences and help each other out when wrangling cats... ”

“ I want local Socrates Cafe Meetups because real debate about what people really think and feel is what this country and everyone needs. Real dialogue seems to be what is lacking greatly in society. I think Phillips puts it best. ”