Real Talk Philosophy

What is Real Talk Philosophy? Since 2017, Real Talk Philosophy has hosted more than 150 community events online, in Hanoi and Da Nang, Vietnam, and in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Each event explores all sides of some contemporary divisive issue (e.g. cancel culture, prostitution, veganism, polyamory) with double-sided talks, music, games, artwork, panelist Q&amp;As, and more. &quot;Your efforts are truly exemplary.&quot; -Alan de Botton, Founder, The School of Life For more testimonials, click <a href="https://www.hanoiphilosophyforum.org/testimonials" target="_blank">here</a>. <img src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/595dc640a5790a40e4e5bcbe/1583417612921-DH61BIF2BGOWBVIOHT7W/ke17ZwdGBToddI8pDm48kO7Rg1Gpu728H4UqxUIfecJZw-zPPgdn4jUwVcJE1ZvWQUxwkmyExglNqGp0IvTJZamWLI2zvYWH8K3-s_4yszcp2ryTI0HqTOaaUohrI8PICj5SdZHY9KUswDgTH3eH8sP5PrkY15Dr7CE2CPSRiTEKMshLAGzx4R3EDFOm1kBS/3b.jpg?format=1000w" style="width: 263px;"><img src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/595dc640a5790a40e4e5bcbe/1583417622416-CFOPLFLL2P4DDGB2FVEL/ke17ZwdGBToddI8pDm48kO7Rg1Gpu728H4UqxUIfecJZw-zPPgdn4jUwVcJE1ZvWQUxwkmyExglNqGp0IvTJZamWLI2zvYWH8K3-s_4yszcp2ryTI0HqTOaaUohrI8PICj5SdZHY9KUswDgTH3eH8sP5PrkY15Dr7CE2CPSRiTEKMshLAGzx4R3EDFOm1kBS/5b.jpg?format=1000w" style="width: 263px;"> Exploring Contemporary Divisive Issues Since March 2017 we have led community explorations of more than 100 divisive issues including Gender Pronouns, Veganism, Drag Performance, Climate Change, Cryptocurrency, Polyamory, Conspiracy Theories, Nationalism, the Ethics of Teaching English, and more. For a full list of past events, click <a href="https://www.hanoiphilosophyforum.org/past-events-1" target="_blank">here</a>. Music A team of musicians are commissioned for each event to write and perform themed songs incorporating the dilemmas found in each topic. Listen on <a href="http://www.soundcloud.com/hanoiphilosophyforum" target="_blank">SoundCloud</a>.  <img src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/595dc640a5790a40e4e5bcbe/1583417790866-QDZ6BLQ0FD7T56D7UWAN/ke17ZwdGBToddI8pDm48kO7Rg1Gpu728H4UqxUIfecJZw-zPPgdn4jUwVcJE1ZvWQUxwkmyExglNqGp0IvTJZamWLI2zvYWH8K3-s_4yszcp2ryTI0HqTOaaUohrI8PICj5SdZHY9KUswDgTH3eH8sP5PrkY15Dr7CE2CPSRiTEKMshLAGzx4R3EDFOm1kBS/2019.05.16+White+Privilege+by+Lavonne+Bosman+48.jpg?format=1000w" style="width: 285px;"><img src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/595dc640a5790a40e4e5bcbe/1583417748801-V7D0ZWBYNOZ9B9SSAQSR/ke17ZwdGBToddI8pDm48kO7Rg1Gpu728H4UqxUIfecJZw-zPPgdn4jUwVcJE1ZvWQUxwkmyExglNqGp0IvTJZamWLI2zvYWH8K3-s_4yszcp2ryTI0HqTOaaUohrI8PICj5SdZHY9KUswDgTH3eH8sP5PrkY15Dr7CE2CPSRiTEKMshLAGzx4R3EDFOm1kBS/2019.03.06+2+Year+Anniversary+by+Lavonne+Bosman+3.jpg?format=1000w" style="width: 285px;"> Artwork As much of philosophical thought exists in the space beyond words, Real Talk Philosophy collaborates with a team of artists to create themed work for each exploration. In addition to the commissioned artwork, attendees at each event are encouraged to participate in a haiku and drawing contest. View more artwork <a href="http://www.hanoiphilosophyforum.org/artwork" target="_blank">here</a>.  <img src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/595dc640a5790a40e4e5bcbe/1582970418549-TOV43A91XRBOJM5H6KN9/ke17ZwdGBToddI8pDm48kPoswlzjSVMM-SxOp7CV59BZw-zPPgdn4jUwVcJE1ZvWQUxwkmyExglNqGp0IvTJZamWLI2zvYWH8K3-s_4yszcp2ryTI0HqTOaaUohrI8PIeQMKeWYgwh6Mn73n2eZmZLHHpcPIxgL2SArp_rN2M_AKMshLAGzx4R3EDFOm1kBS/Artificial+Intelligence+by+Olga+Raski+OG.jpg?format=1000w" style="width: 288px;"><img src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/595dc640a5790a40e4e5bcbe/1582970421709-J2G2VG3NPOYVY3OVZ0UU/ke17ZwdGBToddI8pDm48kN207Z9QU98tPDw_YXR8q89Zw-zPPgdn4jUwVcJE1ZvWQUxwkmyExglNqGp0IvTJZamWLI2zvYWH8K3-s_4yszcp2ryTI0HqTOaaUohrI8PID0dx1yIafU9kqGjPwQcvKJFPMM5Bn5lGYL-yleo3PigKMshLAGzx4R3EDFOm1kBS/Cults+by+Dino+Carobene+OG.JPG?format=1000w" style="width: 304px;"> <img src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/595dc640a5790a40e4e5bcbe/1582970476217-S1DPM19ZKTL8UY9HRR0A/ke17ZwdGBToddI8pDm48kDeSGGxs_QhKmm50pl-rrOBZw-zPPgdn4jUwVcJE1ZvWQUxwkmyExglNqGp0IvTJZamWLI2zvYWH8K3-s_4yszcp2ryTI0HqTOaaUohrI8PIFjmjS1Xo7PeWYVdkZR7ZJIICL3blih87V7asXQ_VFTIKMshLAGzx4R3EDFOm1kBS/God+by+Dino+Carobene+OG.jpg?format=1000w" style="width: 320px;"><img src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/595dc640a5790a40e4e5bcbe/1582970502960-EAR773PDJ4EAQNU0GKZL/ke17ZwdGBToddI8pDm48kPoswlzjSVMM-SxOp7CV59BZw-zPPgdn4jUwVcJE1ZvWQUxwkmyExglNqGp0IvTJZamWLI2zvYWH8K3-s_4yszcp2ryTI0HqTOaaUohrI8PIeQMKeWYgwh6Mn73n2eZmZLHHpcPIxgL2SArp_rN2M_AKMshLAGzx4R3EDFOm1kBS/Polyamory+by+M+OG.JPG?format=1000w" style="width: 272px;"> Press 
Real Talk Philosophy has been featured on <a href="https://urbanisthanoi.com/society/society-categories/13240-intellectual-debate-bridges-communities-at-hanoi-philosophy-forum">Urbanist Hanoi</a>, <a href="https://chaohanoi.com/2019/12/01/hanoi-philosophy-forum/">Chao Hanoi, </a><a href="https://youtu.be/bpR_K2YZjqE?t=1m14s">NetVietTV</a>, and <a href="https://philosophyinvietnam.wordpress.com/2017/04/02/do-you-know-what-you-dont-know-a-carl-jung-symbol-discussion-in-hanoi/">Nam. Debated</a>.

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Online Members will receive:  <ul><li>Entry to all Members-Only online events</li><li>Name credit on website and YouTube videos </li><li>Access to live Q&amp;As</li><li>Access to members-only chat group (for networking, messaging, video chats, and hang-outs)</li></ul>

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In addition to everything in the Online-Only Members tier, Full Members receive: <ul><li>Entry to all in-person events</li><li>Name credit on presentations</li><li>Access to in-person members-only events and parties</li></ul>

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In addition to everything in the Full Members tier, Super Nerds receive: <ul><li>Access to vote for upcoming topics and other major decisions</li><li>Access to presentation slides</li><li>Access to presentation scripts</li></ul>

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In addition to everything in the Super Nerd tier, Philosopher Kings and Queens receive: <ul><li>Invitation to board meetings</li><li>Monthly call with Jon</li><li>Behind-the-scenes access</li></ul>

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