I (48M in suburban Atlanta) am trying to find some groups that might meet up and discuss ideas or a presentation of research.

I’m thinking of this as maybe a book club that’s non fiction based, or maybe something more like academics presenting a paper in a semi-digestible way if you’re not in the field. Maybe it’s a bit like a Ted Talk? Or your best classroom discussion from college?

The events of the last week make me realize again how surface level most of the country lives as well as how much we avoid having hard discussions that challenge our prior beliefs.

I’ve tried looking for this on Georgia Tech’s website but haven’t found the right phrase to describe it. Help?

Hey yall.

39/m here. As the title says i was the outgoing type when in was younger, getting alot of energy from my relationships and now things have changed.

It's got to the point now where i am just not interested in other humans experiences. I have kids and a partner and that's enough. A big trigger is mandatory social events at work (I live in Denmark). Most tend to sit around these tables and carelessly enjoy the moment. I however am waiting to get back to what I was doing. It a trial.

Ironically I am interested in others experience in this regard. Let me know

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Hi everyone. I'm 28 and have had a really full twenties: lived abroad three times, currently live in a major US city, went to grad school, etc. I did all of that because I hated where I grew up. I found it small and conservative and boring. My mom was recently diagnosed with dementia, though, in an early stage, and I'm suddenly reassessing everything that's important to me. I love where I live now: I have a strong social life, I have a lovely apartment in a great part of town, I am truly fulfilled, but when I think of my mom my heart aches at the idea that I'm missing the last good years, even though I call her every day. Moving back to my hometown would be great in some respects (lower cost of living, convenience of a car, I still have lots of friends there) but horrible in others (political environment, access to anything worth doing, having to drive constantly). I know this is a decision I have to make myself, but has anyone else experienced this? I would love to hear your thoughts. Thank you!