CONVERSE DEEPLY WITH CURIOUS MINDS

CONVERSE DEEPLY WITH CURIOUS MINDS

CONVERSE DEEPLY WITH CURIOUS MINDS

Third Brain SparkUps connect you with bold thinkers who respectfully explore life’s toughest questions

Join a private community of intellectually curious, independent thinkers committed to exploring objective truth.

Third Brain SparkUps connect you with bold thinkers who respectfully explore life’s toughest questions

Get notified 1x/wknd of upcoming SparkUps.


Bonus: Get Chapter 1 of our Positive-Sum Mental Models Playbook for free!

Get notified 1x/wknd of upcoming SparkUps.


Bonus: Get Chapter 1 of our Positive-Sum Mental Models Playbook for free!

Get notified 1x/wknd of upcoming SparkUps.


Bonus: Get Chapter 1 of our Positive-Sum Mental Models Playbook for free!

TRENDING SPARKUPS

  • SparkUp

    10/9/24 @ 6:00 PM EST

    Who is the Bigger Threat to Democracy?

    Discussion Points:

    • Influence of Donald Trump on democratic norms and institutions

    • Media portrayal of Trump and Harris as democratic threats

    • Legal and ethical implications of controversies surrounding Trump and Harris

  • SparkUp

    2/8/24 @ 7:00 PM EST

    Are We Living in a Simulation?

    Discussion Points:

    • Key proponents and origins of Simulation Theory

    • Scientific approaches to detecting a simulated reality

    • Impact of Simulation Theory on ethics, religion, and society

  • SparkUp

    8/18/24 @ 2:00 PM EST

    How does Ethereum's ETF Approval Affect Crypto?

    Discussion Points:

    • The significance of the Ethereum ETF

    • ​Economic implications

    • Political reactions

  • SparkUp

    9/14/24 @ 7:00 PM EST

    Transgenderism: What Explains the Rise?

    Discussion Points:

    • Transgender identity trends

    • Biological vs. social influences

    • Religion and ethics

  • SparkUp

    8/10/24 @ 7:00 PM EST

    The Future in 10 Years: What Will It Look Like?

    Discussion Points:

    • Key factors shaping quality of life in the next decade: technology, health, environment, social trends

    • Cultural shifts: evolving values around identity, social justice, and global interconnectedness

    • Climate and sustainability: advancements in addressing climate change and driving economic/tech shifts

  • SparkUp

    7/12/24 @ 6:00 PM EST

    Is Higher Education Still Worth It?

    Discussion Points:

    • ROI of college today vs. a decade ago: metrics to evaluate evolution

    • Future of universities amid tech and online education shifts

    • Alternatives to college: viable paths for skills and social experiences

RESPECTFUL CONVERSATIONS ON DIFFICULT TOPICS

RESPECTFUL CONVERSATIONS ON DIFFICULT TOPICS

Truth Seekers engage in intimate Socratic dialogues with 2-3 curious thinkers. The goal isn't to win a debate, but rather to find greater shared understanding and to seek objective truth.

Join a private community of intellectually curious, independent thinkers committed to exploring objective truth.

EXPLORE YOUR CURIOSITY

EXPLORE YOUR CURIOSITY

Follow your interests wherever they take you. Our SparkUps are designed to dive deeper into the topics and questions that captivate your mind.

Follow your interests wherever they take you. Our SparkUps are designed to dive deeper into the topics and questions that captivate your mind.

Follow your interests wherever they take you. Our SparkUps are designed to dive deeper into the topics and questions that captivate your mind.

CONNECT WITH DEEP THINKERS

CONNECT WITH DEEP THINKERS

Converse with a network of curious truth seekers who love to explore the depths of critical thinking and intellectual growth.

Converse with a network of curious truth seekers who love to explore the depths of critical thinking and intellectual growth.

Converse with a network of curious truth seekers who love to explore the depths of critical thinking and intellectual growth.

Be the first to know about upcoming SparkUps. Sent 1x/wknd.


Bonus: get Chapter 1 of our Positive-Sum Mental Models Playbook for free!

DISCOURSE ROOTED IN FREEDOM OF SPEECH AND DIVERSITY OF THOUGHT

Join a private community of intellectually curious, independent thinkers committed to exploring objective truth.

HOW SPARKUPS WORK

HOW SPARKUPS WORK

HOW SPARKUPS WORK

PREPARE

PREPARE

Find a question that resonates, reserve your spot in the SparkUp, and prepare by reading the Prep Doc before the session.


SparkUps are limited to 3-4 truth seekers to ensure an intimate and impactful experience.

Find a question that resonates, reserve your spot in the SparkUp, and prepare by reading the Prep Doc before the session.


SparkUps are limited to 3-4 truth seekers to ensure an intimate and impactful experience.

SPARKUP

SPARKUP

SPARKUP

Engage in a Socratic dialogue facilitated by Third Brain. Together, you and fellow truth seekers will explore the topic, uncover insights, and build a shared understanding.


SparkUps are designed to go way beyond the surface level, diving deep into meaningful conversations in pursuit of greater objective truth.

Engage in a Socratic dialogue facilitated by Third Brain. Together, you and fellow truth seekers will explore the topic, uncover insights, and build a shared understanding.


SparkUps are designed to go way beyond the surface level, diving deep into meaningful conversations in pursuit of greater objective truth.

GROW

GROW

GROW

Our After-Action Reports provide you with insights from the conversation, recommendations to improve your critical thinking and communication skills, and highlights and accolades that build your reputation as a good-faith truth seeker.

Our After-Action Reports provide you with insights from the conversation, recommendations to improve your critical thinking and communication skills, and highlights and accolades that build your reputation as a good-faith truth seeker.

Our After-Action Reports provide you with insights from the conversation, recommendations to improve your critical thinking and communication skills, and highlights and accolades that build your reputation as a good-faith truth seeker.

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PREVIOUS SPARKUPS

  • SparkUp

    5/12/24 @ 6:00 PM EST

    Global Immigration: Assimilate or Preserve Cultural Identity?

    Discussion Points:

    • Importance of cultural assimilation and its benefits

    • Integration vs. assimilation: differences and co-existence

    • Impact on national identity and cohesion

  • SparkUp

    3/5/24 @ 1:00 PM EST

    AI Advancements: Will Humans Have to Work?

    Discussion Points:

    • Job displacement vs. transformation across sectors

    • Tech, policy, and societal readiness

    • New skill demands and educational shifts

  • SparkUp

    2/12/24 @ 4:00 PM EST

    Blockchain x AI: A Future of New Possibilities?

    Discussion Points:

    • Ensuring data quality in AI with blockchain

    • Addressing blockchain scalability for AI applications

    • Standards for blockchain-based AI data provenance

  • SparkUp

    10/7/24 @ 9:00 AM EST

    The Network State: How to Start a New City?

    Discussion Points:

    • Foundational ideas of the Network State and its impact on governance

    • Digital tools and blockchain in forming new communities

    • Social, political, and economic implications of network states

  • SparkUp

    6/30/24 @ 12:00 PM EST

    Fermi Paradox: Where Are the Aliens?

    Discussion Points:

    • Origins and basic premise of the Fermi Paradox

    • Scientific explanations: Rare Earth Hypothesis, Great Filter, etc.

    • Philosophical implications: what the Fermi Paradox suggests about our existence

  • SparkUp

    8/1/24 @ 11:00 AM EST

    Moon Landing: Fact or Fiction?

    Discussion Points:

    • Authenticity of Apollo mission photos and videos

    • Survival through Van Allen Radiation Belt

    • Independent global tracking and verification of Apollo missions

SHARPEN YOUR THINKING

SHARPEN YOUR THINKING

Whether you're debating complex ideas or exploring new viewpoints, every conversation pushes you to think more clearly, deeply, and analytically. It's your ultimate mind gym.

Whether you're debating complex ideas or exploring new viewpoints, every conversation pushes you to think more clearly, deeply, and analytically. It's your ultimate mind gym.

Whether you're debating complex ideas or exploring new viewpoints, every conversation pushes you to think more clearly, deeply, and analytically. It's your ultimate mind gym.

SPEAK YOUR MIND FREELY

SPEAK YOUR MIND FREELY

Say what you really think in a space designed for open, honest conversation. No walking on eggshells, just meaningful discussions with people who appreciate diversity of thought and respectful dialogue rooted in freedom of speech.

Say what you really think in a space designed for open, honest conversation. No walking on eggshells, just meaningful discussions with people who appreciate diversity of thought and respectful dialogue rooted in freedom of speech.

Engage in an intimate, facilitated Socratic Dialogue for 90 minutes with 3-4 other intellectually curious truth seekers who also value seeking shared understanding and objective truth.

PURSUE OBJECTIVE TRUTH

PURSUE OBJECTIVE TRUTH

One goal of SparkUps is to seek shared understanding and discover greater shared reality. You'll explore with curious minds also dedicated to asking the right questions and finding answers grounded in objective truth.

One goal of SparkUps is to seek shared understanding and discover greater shared reality. You'll explore with curious minds also dedicated to asking the right questions and finding answers grounded in objective truth.

Engage in an intimate, facilitated Socratic Dialogue for 90 minutes with 3-4 other intellectually curious truth seekers who also value seeking shared understanding and objective truth.

Be the first to know about upcoming SparkUps.

Sent 1x/wknd.


Bonus: get Chapter 1 of our Positive-Sum Mental Models Playbook for free!

SPARKUPS TACKLE THE DIFFICULT QUESTIONS

  • SparkUp

    4/4/24 @ 7:00 PM EST

    Should Genetic Engineering Be Legal?

    Discussion Points:

    • Ethical considerations of altering human genetics

    • Societal impact of designer babies on equality and diversity

    • Future outlook for genetic engineering and designer babies

  • SparkUp

    9/22/24 @ 6:00 PM EST

    War in the Middle East: Israel x Palestine Conflict

    Discussion Points:

    • Historical roots of the Israel-Palestine conflict

    • Impact of the conflict on civilians and humanitarian concerns

    • Roles of other Arab and Muslim countries toward Palestinians

  • SparkUp

    9/17/24 @ 7:00 PM EST

    Progressivism: Force for Good or Existential Threat?

    Discussion Points:

    • Core principles and historical roots of progressivism in social change

    • Progressivism’s role in polarization and reconciling values

    • Future of progressivism: potential for positive change vs. risks of overreach

  • SparkUp

    5/3/24 @ 10:00 AM EST

    Universal Currency: A Feasible Concept?

    Discussion Points:

    • Global economic impact of a universal currency: trade efficiency vs. limited monetary autonomy

    • Technological and infrastructural needs to support a universal currency amid geopolitical divides

    • Psychological and sociological acceptance: trust, cultural identity, and adoption barriers

  • SparkUp

    7/28/24 @ 7:00 PM EST

    The Death Penalty: A Justified Punishment?

    Discussion Points:

    • Deterrence effectiveness: death penalty vs. life imprisonment, backed by empirical data

    • Disparities in sentencing: racial and socio-economic biases in capital punishment

    • Economic costs: death penalty vs. life imprisonment, resource allocation toward prevention

  • SparkUp

    9/19/24 @ 6:00 PM EST

    Voting Age: Who's Ready to Shape Democracy?

    Discussion Points:

    • Cognitive and emotional maturity differences at 16 vs. 18 in voting behavior

    • Long-term effects of a lower voting age on democratic processes

    • International comparisons: insights from countries with a voting age of 16

CONNECT MORE DEEPLY WITH CURIOUS MINDS

Join our Discord community to continue the thought-provoking conversations, vote on fun polls, and suggest additional SparkUp topics and time slots

WHAT OUR TRUTH SEEKERS ARE SAYING

A chance to bounce ideas off smart conscientious people and learn from them.

A chance to bounce ideas off smart conscientious people and learn from them.

Chris L.

"[I enjoyed] Getting to talk about a topic [Aliens & the Fermi Paradox] that is quite fringe and out there without judgement or ridicule. Especially with others who are interested in the topic."

"[I enjoyed] Getting to talk about a topic [Aliens & the Fermi Paradox] that is quite fringe and out there without judgement or ridicule. Especially with others who are interested in the topic."

Matt M.

"This was a master class in how people with different worldviews can find common ground and learn the reasons why they are different in a respectful way."

"This was a master class in how people with different worldviews can find common ground and learn the reasons why they are different in a respectful way."

Steven S.

"I would do these every single day if I had the time."

"I would do these every single day if I had the time."

Feech Z.

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SPARKUP WITH US

Stay in the loop on upcoming conversations that will stimulate your Third Brain. Sent 1x/wknd.

Be the first to know about upcoming SparkUps. Sent 1x/week.


Bonus: get Chapter 1 of our Positive-Sum Mental Models Playbook for free!

@beThirdBrain

©

Third Brain, PBC. All Rights Reserved.

RESPECTFUL CONVERSATIONS ON DIFFICULT TOPICS

RESPECTFUL CONVERSATIONS ON DIFFICULT TOPICS

Engage in intimate Socratic dialogues with 2-3 curious people who each believe in objective truth, diversity of thought and freedom of speech

Join a private community of intellectually curious, independent thinkers committed to exploring objective truth.