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Special Edition: The Good Life Reading Group
Mon, Aug 24
|Austin Institute
Join us for a very special edition of The Good Life, with some very special guests! This is a welcoming event for newcomers, and a welcome back event for our beloved core group!
Registration is closed


Time & Location
Aug 24, 2026, 6:40 PM – 9:10 PM
Austin Institute, 3206 Fairfax Walk, Austin, TX 78705, USA
About The Event
After the summer break, our Good Life group will reconvene on August 24th to discuss ideas, values, virtues, plans for the future, and much more -- just as we have since 2020. We will also have a special guest joining us (remotely) for this event.
Spots are limited, so RSVP to receive the readings and enjoy our company. You don't want to miss this!
RECENT PAST EVENTS

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Sep 28, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PMAustin Institute, 3206 Fairfax Walk, Austin, TX 78705, USAC. Thi Nguyen—one of the leading experts on the philosophy of games and data—takes us deep into the heart of games and depths of bureaucracy to see how scoring systems shape our desires. If you're interested, sign up to join the conversation!
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