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Until 12 Sep

Thought Experiment

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Ever wondered how humanity would respond to an asteroid heading for Earth?

Welcome to the Thought Experiment – a new kind of meetup for curious minds of all kinds, exploring big What if…? scenarios in a fun but thoughtful way.

Each session will pick one scenario (from global crises to wild sci-fi situations) and work together to imagine solutions, strategies and possibilities.

Please note, sometimes the group meets at The Oxford Scholar, sometimes at Melbourne Central Lion Hotel, so double check socials when booking.

Hours

Date Times
Sat 5 Sep
  • 3pm - 5pm 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Sat 12 Sep
  • 3pm - 5pm 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Location

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Melbourne Central Lion Hotel
level 3/211 La Trobe St
Melbourne 3000

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Price and bookings

Adult / general $6.60
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  • telephone number: 0431 797 047
  • email address: hello@intermingle.au
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Until 19 Nov

La Salonnière: French Club

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17 Sep

Seniors in Melbourne: Meet the Author with Robert Skinner

Meet author Robert Skinner at September's specially curated Seniors in Melbourne literary session.

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24 Oct

Old School Relics and Renegades Convention

A one-day mini convention about Dungeons & Dragons’ cryptic roots and weirdest offshoots.

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15 Sep

A Dyer's Treasure Trove: Melbourne Gardens Natural Dye Walk

Join a walk identifying plant species that can be used to provide a natural dye.

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The City of Melbourne respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we govern, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong / Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin and pays respect to their Elders past and present. We acknowledge and honour the unbroken spiritual, cultural and political connection they have maintained to this unique place for more than 2000 generations.

We accept the invitation in the Uluru Statement from the Heart and are committed to walking together to build a better future. For more information, visit Aboriginal Melbourne.

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