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To make the most of e-discussions, you'll find some tips in our community guidelines about how to solicit help, dialogue, debate and provocative thought. Culture Book Buzz Books that changed the world -- and your life. A gathering of book lovers. On Stage Film, television, theatre, opera -- what makes you think and feel? Language Expressions The meaning of the spoken word, the power of corporal expression and the endurance of the written word. Beyond Language This is the place to discuss and enjoy art -- photography, painting, sculpture and architecture -- and to celebrate your own works. Timeless Music Discuss the creativity and passion of music and musicians. Religion - Yesterday and Today The role of belief as a basis of cultural values and community. The Scientific World Science, research, experimentation, technology, genetics -- discuss these topics and more in this forum. go now Ideologies In the Maelstrom Opine, discuss, inform and persuade others about current events and evolving trends. No flaming. Political Systems Capitalism has won -- or has it? Communism is dead -- or is it? Discuss prevailing "-isms" and provoke a dialogue about political convictions. Human Rights Disagreement on human rights? Questioning our Western interpretation and notions of freedom. go now Love and Relationships Inner Space Personal issues - health, assertiveness, self awareness, consciousness, sexuality and growth - that unite body, mind and spirit. Heart of the Matter This is the place to talk about the meaning of love. Family Values What defines a family? Which values work for you - in your culture, family tradition, and personal life? Building a Sense of Community Creating change via responsible civic education, media, public governance, diversity, social involvement and economic development. go now Money Personal Accounts Discuss the local, national and global policies that affect your consumer choices, purchasing power and save/spend/invest decisions. The Value(s) of Money Discuss money as a state of mind (your attitudes toward money), money as a veil (your "hidden" desires and motives) and/or money as a store of value (your uses of/for money - for example, for accumulation, action or accomplishment). Money is what money does Civilization advances on the use/abuse of money. Issues such as globalization, socially responsible investments, economic power, corporate responsibility, international capital movements and faceless, volatile capital can be discussed here. go now Spirituality & Values Myth and Mysticism Explore the world of myth and the ways of the mystic. Open up to different realities and universes. Contemplate the beauty and releance of mystery, symbolism, synchronicity and other themes. East/West Philosophy This forum is designed for discussions about [non-religious] philosophies. Introduce and present different philosophies and discuss their significances in contemporary society. go now

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