“ My name is Don Baker. 2 years ago I started 2 Socrates Cafes in the Eau Claire WI area. They did not work out, partly because of the lower population base. I like the concept. ”

“ Thomas Paine's Common Sense speaks volumes. Am a realist raised by missionaries. ”

“ Hi, would like to be the part of this group and participate/listen to discussions. I am a software professional and have been on and off in this city in the last 3 years. Searching for like-minded people and intellectual stimulation. ”

“ Hi. Early in my life, I felt that philosophy was BS. Now I feel that philosophy is the small stream from which all human knowledge is nurtured. ”

“ I am very much into living an examined life and am continually exposing myself to new ideas about living well in all respects. I would very much like to find others with whom I can share these ideas and my own insights. Let's meetup already! ”

“ I am new to Minneapolis and, coming from a tiny town in Northern Michigan, am hoping to meet a greater number of "deep thinkers". ”

“ Looking for interesting, critical thinkers to hang out with. Fifty something atheist from NE Minneapolis ”

“ I am a Computer Scientist interested in Philosophy, and would like to meet new people who are interested in it as well. ”

“ I love philosophy and discussion of theory. I'd love to have those conversations with new people. ”

“ I love knowledge, and like interacting with people who have well-rounded personalities that include warmth, humor, and lack of diffidence. ”

“ Looking to find someone in Duluth to play tennis with. 25 y/o Male. 3.0-3.5 NTRP scale. For fun or competition. ”

“ Hello, everyone. I'm an eclectic pagan, raised by a hedge witch so I'm inclined toward Old Ways. I'm back home, starting life over fresh and new. I also have a pagan group based in yahoo, the C4C & I'm always looking to meet new people. Namaste! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I love this type of discussion and feel I have something to offer. ”

“ I am a single malt scotch whisky fan. Looking for other fans or newbies to share and discuss this awesome libation. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I believe they are critically important in this chaotic world. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because so few people in everyday life are interested in discussing human existence, the whys, the wherefores. In our consume-based civilization, fulfillment is sought in that next acquisition, then, the one after that. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I love tea and intelligent conversation. Oh, I'm over 50 which I hope isn't a problem. ”

“ Toby, a registered Bright, wants to form a Brights Local Group in the Twin Cities. Contact him at bright5555@charter.net. See also www.the-brights.net and www.naturalism.org. Aspiring philosophers and ethicists should check www.socratescafemn.org. ”

“ You will know when I get there!! ”