THE STATE OF THE WORLD – FRIDAY COFFEE & CONVERSATION
You Never Know Where the Conversation Will Take Us!
Fridays | 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Seba Seniors
Everyone is Welcome!
Enjoy thoughtful conversation, hearing different perspectives, and exploring current events in a friendly environment?
Join us every Friday for our “State of the World” discussion group where curiosity leads our conversations.
There are no lectures, no presentations, and no pressure to be an expert. Just a group of locals gathering to talk about the issues, events, and ideas shaping our world.
What began as an international discussion group quickly evolved into something even more engaging. While we may start with a topic in mind, the conversation often takes some unexpected and fascinating turns. One week we might explore democracy and how societies maintain it. The next week we could be discussing world leaders, international relations, Alberta politics. Then we may move on to topics from artificial intelligence to the International Criminal Court. We also often talk about the latest news making headlines around the globe.
Over the past year, we have explored topics such as:
- Democracy and democratic institutions
- Global politics and current events
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- International law and the International Criminal Court
- Alberta and Canadian politics
- Different forms of government around the world
- International conflicts and diplomacy
- The role of media and information in modern society
- And whatever else sparks our curiosity!
The format is simple: a respectful round-table conversation where everyone has the opportunity to share their thoughts, ask questions, listen, and learn from one another. Everyone brings their own experiences and opinions to the conversation. We ask questions, explore different viewpoints, and help each other better understand the issues being discussed.
There is no fixed agenda
This is because the best conversations often happen when someone asks a question nobody expected. With a little help from research and shared experiences, we often find ourselves heading down interesting rabbit holes. The best part is we always seem to be learning something new along the way.
Whether you’re passionate about current affairs or simply enjoy good conversation and getting together with others, this group is for you!
Come join us. Bring your questions, your perspectives, and your curiosity.
We can’t promise where the conversation will go, but we can promise it won’t be boring!
