About us
Studio 42 is where we have moving conversations about controversial and philosophical subjects. Are you passionate about exploring the nuances of consequential topics and engaging in constructive and meaningful dialogue? Our purpose is to practice the skill of discussing challenging topics while improving our active listening, critical thinking, empathy, persuasion, public speaking and dispute resolution skills.
Join us to connect with thoughtful people and immerse yourself in discussions that challenge your perspectives and expand your understanding of the world. Let’s enjoy learning together while making meaningful connections through the art of thoughtful conversation!
Discussions are moderated to ensure respectful exchange and to give everyone an equal opportunity to speak. You are welcome to join regardless of your political views, knowledge level or skill level. Participation is optional; you can speak or just listen in.
VALUES
During our events, we pursue the following values:
Critical Thinking
Each conversation provides an opportunity to delve deeply into complex topics, challenge your own assumptions, and develop a more nuanced perspective. By engaging in these dialogues, we aim to cultivate a space where members can enhance their analytical skills and embrace thoughtful reflection, all while contributing to a richer and more informed understanding of the world.
Persuasion
We seek to present our opinions in a way that is understandable, sympathetic, engaging, entertaining and persuasive. Engaging in these dialogues offers a unique opportunity to articulate your viewpoints, consider alternative perspectives, and enhance your ability to communicate effectively.
Joy
Each conversation is a chance to enjoy meaningful exchanges that bring us closer together and enhance our collective understanding. We see our events as a way to share joy, humour, fascination, and human connection.
GUIDELINES
This is a dialogue, not a debate
Please come in the spirit of sharing your opinion, listening thoughtfully to others, and doing your part to create a friendly and inquisitive atmosphere. This is not a debate where opposing sides argue and try to win points. This is a dialogue where encourage listening, reflection, and collaborative exploration of the topic.
This is not a science Meetup
We are here discuss philosophical concepts, opinions, perspectives and values. We will not debate about the scientific consensus on empirical matters like climate change, the effectiveness of vaccines, or the implications of quantum mechanics, to name a few examples.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION
We are dedicated to fostering an environment where everyone feels welcome and valued. We appreciate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive space for people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences.
NAME AND PRONOUN PREFERENCES
If you have specific pronoun preferences or any other requests to help ensure that you feel comfortable and respected, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the event organizer. Your needs and preferences are important to us, and we want to make sure our gatherings are supportive and inclusive for all attendees.
Upcoming events
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La conscience dans tous ses états !
1375 Avenue Thérèse-Lavoie-Roux, 1375 Ave.Thérèse-Lavoie-Roux, Montréal, QC H2V 0B3, Canada, Montréal, QC, CABonjour à tous, amis et membres du Studio 42 ! Voici un événement qui pourrait vous intéresser, transmis par Joaquim. Je ne sais pas encore si j'y serai (moi, Geoff), mais Joaquim, lui, y sera certainement.
Assurez-vous d’acheter vos billets :
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Avez-vous déjà réfléchi à la diversité de nos états de conscience et à ce qui se passe dans notre cerveau lorsque ceux-ci changent? C’est précisément ce que nous vous invitons à explorer lors de notre prochaine conférence organisée par MONIC - l’initiative montréalaise pour l’étude de la conscience!
La conscience ne se manifeste pas sous une seule forme : du sommeil aux rêves, de l’hypnose au coma, notre expérience consciente peut prendre des états étonnamment variés. Mais que se passe-t-il dans notre cerveau lorsque notre état de conscience change? Comment reconnaître et comprendre ces différents états, notamment lorsque les signes habituels de la conscience semblent absents? Cette conférence invite le public à explorer les multiples facettes de la conscience, à la croisée des neurosciences, de la médecine et de la psychologie.
Au programme : une série d’exposés d’experts suivis d’une table ronde dynamique. Le public sera invité à poser des questions et pourra également participer à un atelier interactif d’introduction à la science de la conscience. En bonus, la découverte des projets des lauréats du concours de vulgarisation scientifique de MONIC lors de présentations éclairs.
Parmi les experts invités :

Karim Jerbi
Professeur en psychologie
Université de Montréal- Spécialiste des neurosciences cognitives, de la neuroimagerie et de l’intelligence artificielle
- Chaire de recherche du Canada en neurosciences computationnelles et en neuroimagerie cognitive
- Member of the Royal Society of Canada's College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists
- Membre associé de MILA (Institut québécois d’intelligence artificielle)
- Directeur du Centre UNIQUE (Centre de recherche en neuro-IA du Québec)
- Et plus!

Catherine Duclos
Professeure en neurosciences et anesthésiologie
Université de Montréal- Spécialiste des états de conscience et de leurs altérations
- Chercheure Hôpital du Sacré-Coeur de Montréal (CIUSSS-NIM)
- Editeur Associée, Brain Connectivity
- Chercheure mondiale CIFAR-Azrieli
- CIFAR Brain, Mind & Consciousness Program
- Et plus!

Antonio Zadra
Professeur en psychologie
Université de Montréal- Spécialiste des parasomnies du sommeil, contenu des rêves et cauchemars
- Membre CIUSSS NIM — Centre de recherche
- Membre CÉAMS — Centre d'études avancées en médecine du sommeil
- Membre CRIPCAS
- Auteur The Dream Keepers et When Brains Dream
- Et plus!
Que vous soyez étudiant·e, chercheur·euse, professionnel·le ou simplement curieux·se, vous êtes les bienvenus à explorer avec nous la conscience dans tous ses états ! Nous avons hâte de vous voir en grand nombre. Si vous avez des questions, n’hésitez pas à nous contacter ☺️
*****Vente finale - billet non-remboursable*****
L’équipe de MONIC
Montreal Initiative for Consciousness
L’Initiative montréalaise pour l’étude de la conscienceLa mission de MONIC : favoriser les échanges, les collaborations et le partage de connaissances autour des sciences de la conscience, en réunissant étudiant·es, chercheur·euses, professionnel·les et membres du grand public.
15 attendees
Discussion: How Can We Be Kinder?
4671 Rue Berri, 4671 Rue Berri, Montréal, QC H2J 2R6, Canada, Montréal, QC, CA* * Shoes-Off Venue * *
This venue requires that you remove your outdoor footwear on arrival.* * Feel free to bring food or drinks * *
* * Participation is optional - you can join us to speak or to listen * *Kindness means treating others with generosity, forgiveness, and understanding. It's a character trait that we appreciate in our friends, family, coworkers, managers and romantic partners.
Kindness is also an essential element in building teamwork and harnessing the collective intelligence of groups. By making others feel welcome and valued within the group, we create the space and desire for everyone to contribute their effort and opinions to team projects.
Do you think that kindness is valued in our culture? Are we doing our best to create a kind world? How can we be kinder and encourage the spread of kindness?
Join us for fun, friendly and substantive discussion about the important topics of the day. All viewpoints are welcome for this friendly, moderated discussion.
How it Works
Everyone will be invited to share their opinion, share relevant facts and reasoning, and respond to the views of others.Our moderator will ensure that everyone has equal opportunity to speak and that dialogue will be kept respectful. All viewpoints are welcome. After the event, you are invited to stay for friendly, informal discussion if you wish.
Name and Pronoun Preferences
If you have specific pronoun preferences or any other requests to help ensure that you feel comfortable and respected, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the event organizer. Your needs and preferences are important to us, and we want to make sure our gatherings are supportive and inclusive for all attendees.Aren't you worried about having an event with 50+ people?!?
No because there will not be 50 people at the event. On Meetup, many attendees cancel at the last minute, and many are no-shows who skip the event without cancelling. I set the RSVP limit to 55 people, I reduce that limit to 45 in the last two days before the event, and then 20-30 people will actually attend.This allows us to hit our attendance target of 15-30 people, and it ensures that attendees have their spot guaranteed weeks in advance. This makes the guest count inaccurate, but it's the simplest way to provide you a reliable and positive RSVP experience.
Suggested Reading
Any suggestions?
Ideals
Please read the Studio 42 Ideals before attending the event:
http://stu42.co/idealsShoes-off venue
This venue requires that you remove your outdoor footwear on arrival.Feel free to bring food or drinks
Participation is optional - you can join us to speak or to listen * *Kindness means treating others with generosity, forgiveness, and understanding. It's a character trait that we appreciate in our friends, family, coworkers, managers and romantic partners.
Kindness is also an essential element in building teamwork and harnessing the collective intelligence of groups. By making others feel welcome and valued within the group, we create the space and desire for everyone to contribute their effort and opinions to team projects.
Do you think that kindness is valued in our culture? Are we doing our best to create a kind world? How can we be kinder and encourage the spread of kindness?
Join us for fun, friendly and substantive discussion about the important topics of the day. All viewpoints are welcome for this friendly, moderated discussion.
How it Works
Everyone will be invited to share their opinion, share relevant facts and reasoning, and respond to the views of others.
Our moderator will ensure that everyone has equal opportunity to speak and that dialogue will be kept respectful. All viewpoints are welcome.
After the event, you are invited to stay for friendly, informal discussion if you wish.
Name and Pronoun Preferences
If you have specific pronoun preferences or any other requests to help ensure that you feel comfortable and respected, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the event organizer. Your needs and preferences are important to us, and we want to make sure our gatherings are supportive and inclusive for all attendees.
Ideals
Please read the Studio 42 Ideals before attending the event:
http://stu42.co/ideals
Admission
Admission is free. We accept donations to help fund our events.
Latecomers
Latecomers are welcome but we start promptly at 6:05pm so if you arrive late, you will miss out!
Admission
Admission is free. We accept donations to help fund our events.Latecomers
Latecomers are welcome but we start promptly at 6:05pm so if you arrive late, you will miss out!65 attendees
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