Fear and Love in Las Vegas

A fun, deep, interactive discussion of how our strongest emotions can bend, break, and create the world around us. Fear and Love in Las Vegas ​Some say life is a game. We compete against each other, lose, win, get rewards, and keep track our costs. In this game of life, there are two major currencies: fear and love, the strongest of human emotions. These emotions make us feel alive. They also keep us hooked on the game. Fear especially is addictive. It feeds illusions by keeping us disconnected from the now. Could love be different? Does it keep us in the game or does it have the power to take us out? Can it help us look beyond the bright lights of an illusory, artificial world? In this Philosophy Salon, we will look at different theories of emotions - old and new - and explore why fear and love are special: how they construct and break the illusions we are in. Meeting Information Doors open at 18:45 and close at 19:10. Please be on time! We won't be able to accommodate attendees arriving after 19:10. Philosophy Salons The Philosophy Salons are gatherings of curious people to explore big ideas with an open mind. The Philosophy Salons were created by Anya, a philosopher of mind based in Amsterdam. We dive deep into beliefs and ideas, dive out, and have fun along the way!