Less Wrong is a community of people who want to have fun and achieve big things. We're passionate about using the latest science to do this, in particular knowledge of cognitive biases - peculiar ways in which our brains consistently lead us astray. We believe that fighting against the truth is almost always harmful, and Less Wrong is a place where all ideas - however controversial or mind-blowing - will get a fair hearing. Less Wrong started off as an online community and has since emerged in l …

There is something seriously wrong with the world today, and it is clear that things are going to get much worse before they get better. What is becoming clearer and clearer to people is that we are on the verge of the most massive financial, ecological, and military catastrophe to have ever occurred in human history. Millions of people starved to death in the last Great Depression, back when most people lived on farms and were self sustainable and much mentally and physically healthier, much mo …

The Emin Way in Canada Meetup Group • Is a gathering of people from all walks and ages of life that are interested in exploring the many dimensions of what it means to lead a spiritual life • Offers an open ended kaleidoscopic journey into what it means to be human so a person can touch their unique possibility that lies within • Offers tangible and proven approaches that enable you to change you • Is part of an international network of people currently in over 17 countries around the world …

Attracting the Right Partner for You! This is going to be an interactive and enjoyable group as we explore and learn about the best and most effective ways to Attract the Right Partner for You! -Explore the best places off and online to meet someone -How to make favorable and genuine first impressions -Understanding the best ways to be more successful in dating and the early stages of a relationship -Discover what you are ultimately looking for in life, love and your partner  and/or future par …

This site has been set up to open the public square of debate that we started in London to a global audience through the use of Webinars (or online seminars.) GlobalNet21 (21st Century Network) started in April 2007 to discuss some of the great issues of the 21st century and then follow this up with further debate and action. It was about enlarging the Public Square where debate takes place using social networks to bring new audiences of people into that debate. We have grown rapidly with over …

This group is for people who are interested in learning to take control of their finances by learning to day trade. We are a group who support each other in our learning and encourage each other on the road to Mastery. Anyone with an interest in Day Trading is welcome! p.s. We will be bringing a LIVE Day Trading Seminar in Toronto soon!

It is incredibly valuable to meet people from different spheres of the business arena, sharing their experiences, struggles, successes close to home and in the international markets. The CEO Club of Toronto offers it's members a great opportunity to exchange views on business and beyond and generate collective wisdom with the business leaders in Toronto and worldwide. Members of the Club include senior-level executives; entrepreneurs of large, medium, national and multinational corporations; b …

Join Our Growing Community! Open to Healing, Inner Freedom, Wellness and Peace through Meditation, Qigong and the ancient tradition of Zen.  Learn how to apply the practical teachings of Zen in todays world - so the benefits are lasting and the freedom is tasted in the now. "If self help and the like worked, it would have by now." Join a sacred safe, fun space and learn the "how to" of Zen, the Mystics (and much more) in a way that is experiential and practical.  In the Wednesday (Thornhill), S …

The future of the software world lies in the co-operation of development, quality assurance and operations.  Delivering top-notch products quickly requires integration and co-operation -- no more silos. This group is for people who share that vision.  I wanted to create a meetup for like-minded folks to share ideas, complain, layout plans and vision for the future, and generally meet good people.

Welcome to Try New Things in Toronto, a place where you get to meet new friends from all over the world, try out new cuisines and have fun trying new, fun hobbies too! Whether you're a newcomer, a college/university student, just starting a new career or looking for something after the 9-5 grind, TorontoTNT is for all adults of all ages. Some of the variety of events we've already tried include: Canoeing around the Toronto Islands, Wine tasting, Comedy Shows, Karaoke, Paintballing, Board game b …

The Entrepreneurs Club! This group was designed with the intention to connect fellow entrepreneurs together for: supporting each others challenges, creating greater business opportunities, maximizing human connections and leaning towards deeper personal fulfillment. The Entrepreneurs Club will meet once a month in a dynamic, inspiring and interactive setting. (Accessible to subway and central for those down town and those in GTA area) *Events will be well organized to maximize business suppor …

Welcome to South Asians & Friends group! Let’s celebrate all things South Asian - or Desi, if you would like ;)  – food, friends, festivals and cultural activities. This group is for the entire South Asian Diaspora. The group members include Singles, Couples and Families who are new in Canada whose parents immigrated from any part of South Asia such as India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Shri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, Tibet, Burma etc. We also have members of South Asian origin from countries such as Fiji, …

This group is for women over 40 who want to cycle in the company of other women at a more relaxed pace than some of the other cycling groups/clubs. The group will go on at least one ride per week, on the weekend. We will try to get out in the morning (not too early). Rides will be in and around the city and try to stay on bike paths whenever possible. Each ride will be 1 - 2 hours, with some longer rides throughout the summer. The pace will be about 20 km/hour, but the group will be flexible eno …

A book club for people looking to read thoughtful intelligent books. If you like to read non-fiction this is the place. Any suggestions from members of future titles would be great. Please post suggestions on the meetup discussion board. Books must be available in the Toronto Public Library (not too many holds) and at Chapters. Authors are welcome -- but not at discussions of their own books. Each month, we vote on a selection of books through the a meetup poll -- you can still see past polls. W …

The Professional Development & Networking Club! This group was created with the intention to connect Professionals, Entrepreneurs and Career Changers together for: personal support, creation of new business opportunities, networking and moving towards deeper personal fulfillment. The Professional Development & Networking Club will meet once a month in a dynamic, inspiring and interactive setting. (Accessible to subway and central for those down town and those in GTA area) *Events will be well o …

The Toronto Semantic Web Meetup Group is free to join for anyone interested in the future of software technology on the Web using public Web standards. This is a group to meet other local people with similar interests and to discuss applications and implementations of the Semantic Web technologies.

Meet other local Toronto Single Gay Men in a casual relaxed atmosphere. Discuss with like-minded individuals about anything from coming out, to politics, to careers! Pot luck dinners, testing new restaurants, bowling, dancing, and lots of laughter for all the members to enjoy in fun convivial settings. Many members have become very good friends and more. ;) Want to know more? Nervous about the next step? Drop me a line, I will answer your questions. The email is flpshr@gmail.com Thanks, Phil P. …

The gift economy represents a shift from consumption to contribution, transaction to trust, scarcity to abundance and isolation to community. - Charles Eisenstein Gift Circle's are an ancient practice that’s weaving its way into our modern world – and it’s about creating an alternative economy based on sharing. The distinctive feature of a gift economy is that people give of their possessions and services with no expectation of return. I got the idea to start my own Gift Circle after reading …

Welcome to the Toronto AngularJS meet up, meeting the 3rd Wednesday of every month. Our inaugural meet up will be Wed. June 19 at 7pm. New to AngularJS? Read on... AngularJS is the future of web development. It's so much better than everything else you'll shed tears of joy as you finally shed the trauma of out-of-control unobtrusive JavaScript (how on earth do you figure out what a page does?), jQuery (amazing but it doesn't scale), overloaded CSS (update at your own risk!) and the resulting exp …

This groups is about CREATING CONNEXTIONS (spelled with an 'x' because these are connections for your NEXT stage of life... lasting, helpful and full of meaning) between friendly people of all ages(expect the singles events which will be for specific age groups), mostly mixers but I also offer business networking, dinners, movies and singles events, although this is NOT a singles only group. This group consists of 3 parts: Mixers/Dinners/Friends/Social, Singles/Speed Dating, Business Networking( …

Are you a fan of classic movies?  Then this is the meetup group for you. Join now and become part of a group that goes out to classic movie screenings once or twice a month in downtown Toronto. For the purpose of this group we are going to define classic movies as those that are at least forty years old.  This will give us a wide range of potential viewing options from the early silent era right up to the early 1970s.  This is similar to the range used by TCM (Turner Classic Movies cable tv ch …

“Dragons vs. Sharks” is designed to connect visionaries with potential investors. It is an Ideal networking template for Start-ups and people with great business ideas to present themselves to those whom are looking for the right partner, and the right opportunity to invest their hard-worked cash in. There are certain types of events that we would plan on conducting, and we'd be working on attracting the right crowd to these events. This is not a dating group (although you might end up finding y …

There are shuls, 30-somethings groups, golf clubs and singles bars; but where's a self-respecting, fun-loving, interesting 45-plus Jewish single supposed to go to meet like-minded people? This Meetup just might be the place. If you are Jewish and not your average prince or princess, join up and join in. We'd all love to meet you! We've held POG events across the GTA, from Thornhill to the Beaches.  If you've got any ideas in mind for future events, bring 'em on!  Email them to the POG organizer …

What is EnlightenNext Toronto? The Toronto network of EnlightenNext is a committed group of individuals who are dedicated to changing the cultural conversation about the purpose and significance of spiritual enlightenment in our time.  At the heart of EnlightenNext Toronto is the teaching of Evolutionary Enlightenment. Developed by Andrew Cohen, an internationally respected spiritual teacher and cultural visionary, it is a spiritual philosophy that brings the timeless depth of enlightened wisdom …

This group is for professionals in the Markham area to have an opportunity to meet others and build a strong business and social network. Whether you are an entrepreneur, working at a company, or an industry professional, this is the group to join to meet like minded individuals. We are hoping to connect more of the Markham area’s future and current talent that will help lead us to success.

Toronto and GTA wargamers interested in games which cover conflicts from the past, present and future. From old-school hex-and-counter based games with ZOCs to new-style wargames like Conflict of Heroes and Battle Lore - tabletop wargames are our focus.

Welcome to Business Networking and Network Marketing group Any member can schedule an event and be the Host Online sales for Canadian businesses now exceeds $60 Billion.  15 million Canadians use Facebook, being the largest concentration of Canadians anywhere on the web.  How can we leverage that with brand awareness, growth and engagement strategies, ultimately leading to sales conversions? If you're like many of us, you've read countless ebooks and reports promising to put you on the easy road …

This group is dedicated to helping women become better educated about their personal finances. Many women have great careers and also run the household, and more than ever, women are also the financial decision makers in their families, yet many are not confident with their knowledge in financial planning (managing debt, investing, budgeting, retirement planning, estate planning, tax planning and insurance planning). As a financial services professional, my intention for this group is to create …