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Monthly 2019-2020

Hobart, Australia

Launched in 2017, this philosophy discussion series is held each month amidst the vats of a working brewery in Hobart, Australia. The format is participatory rather than dictatorial and a topic is chosen ahead of time to allow attendees to prepare. Previous speakers include environmentalist Jenny Weber from The Bob editor Zan Boag and magazine’s editor Antonia Case, you’re sure to come away with plenty to think about.

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