Monday
3 August
8:00 pm - California Dreams California Nightmares w/Nate in Wisconsin
Nate and Laurel read Palo Alto: A History of California, Capitalism, and the World by Malcolm Harris in honor of Nancy and her reading of her Aunt’s memoir. (If people enjoy we could do it for a while.)
Reader notes: We resume Palo Alto book at the 3rd section “On Track:” of Chapter 5.2 pg 558.
9 pm - The Funny Hour
Bring your stand up and funny videos where the whole community participates.
Tuesday
4 August
6 pm - Joe Attempts to Comprehend the Market w/Joe in Norway
In spite of my aversion to economics and watching videos this tweet “sold” me on watching a talk by a billionaire explain “How the Economic Machine Works." Join me to watch and discuss. If you need cute graphics with the explanation there is a short animated version available.
7-8:30 pm - The Red Hour w/Bruce
Join the us for a short story discussion. See #the-red-hour Discord channel for more information.
This week’s reading: The Sealed Room by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
8:30 pm - Good News Everyone! w/Prof. Jon
Prof Jon reads articles that are not so good news.
Wednesday
5 August
6 pm - Weekly Marx Office Hour(s) w/Ann Li
Reading: Another Side of Fictional Capital
Join us for a daily topical conversation about cultural and political economic research subjects plus discussion about scholarly articles posted to the Discord.
7 pm - TAC Community Meeting
All hands meeting to discuss if and how we can open up to public invitations to grow the community.
8:30 pm - Spirituality and Activism w/Texas Tom
Agenda: Beyond the Ego – Part 3: Seeing Through Thought — Why Our Concepts Can’t Touch Reality
Tonight we conclude our Alan Watts series on “The Individual and the World” by exploring one of his most provocative claims: that our thinking about reality often prevents us from actually encountering it. Watts argues that when we grasp life through concepts—whether religious doctrines, political ideologies, or even the scientific method—we risk mistaking our descriptions for the living world itself. He shows how language and categorization can trap us in abstractions, leaving us disconnected from immediacy. This isn’t a rejection of science or reason; it’s a reminder that every framework has blind spots. For a group as diverse as ours—religious, spiritual-but-not-religious, skeptical, or secular—this talk offers a shared invitation: to notice how thought-patterns shape what we see, and to explore what becomes possible when we loosen their grip.
About Alan Watts:
Alan Watts was a charismatic British philosopher, writer, and speaker who became a leading figure in the 1960s counterculture movement. He gained widespread fame for translating complex concepts of Zen Buddhism, Taoism, and Hinduism into practical, modern terms for Western audiences. He was author of more than 25 influential books, including the enduring classics The Way of Zen and The Wisdom of Insecurity.
Thursday
6 August
7 pm - Bring the News w/Whomever Brings It
If you come across an article or bit of news that you feel the group would find interesting read it aloud (or ask someone to) and open the floor to discussion.
Friday
7 August
7 pm - The After Hours Show S04E11
On tonight’s show:
8:30 pm - Prof. Jon Presents: “Alfred Hitchcock Presents" w/Prof. Jon (Donate)
This week’s episode: Guilty Witness
When Mr. and Mrs. Crane hear the Verbers having a violent argument in the apartment just above them, and then Mr. Verber disappears the next day, they can’t help suspecting the worst. Starring: Judith Evelyn, Kathleen Maguire, Joe Mantell, Robert F. Simon.
10 pm - CinemaTAC: Barry w/Travis
11 pm - Open Dialogue
Saturday
8 August
5 pm - Something About a Partridge w/Lane
7 pm - Saturday Night Theatre: Saving Mr. Banks w/Susanna
Clever comedy-drama about the uneasy relationship between Walt Disney and P.L. Travers (Author of Mary Poppins) during the pre production of Disney’s 1964 film Mary Poppins. Starring Tom Hanks, Emma Thompson, Paul Giamatti. 7.5 rating on IMDB.
9 pm - Bring the Music
Bring tunes you want to share, check #music Discord channel for this week’s theme.
Sunday
9 August
5 pm - A Star Trek:The Next Generation Watch Party & Discussion w/Prof. Jon (Donate)
This week’s episode: Identity Crisis
Lt. Commander Geordi La Forge and an old friend face a frightening experience. Guest starring: Maryann Plunkett, Patti Yasutake, Amick Byram, Mona Grudt.
? pm - Sunday Soul Social (Following Star Trek) w/Lane
Note: all times in ET.
