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FALL 2024

Our Offerings

At Premise, we create space for learning that seamlessly fits into your life. No pretense, no pressure—just curious minds growing together. Whether in-person or online, you’ll engage in meaningful conversations designed for busy schedules. Starting fall 2024, in-person sessions will be in Portland, Oregon, with plans to expand to more cities by 2025. Our welcoming environment encourages deep reflection and lively dialogue, without the heavy commitment of traditional education.

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Join Us in a More Examined Life

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Premise Speakeasy Sessions

  • What Does Democracy Demand of Us?
    What Does Democracy Demand of Us?
    What Does Democracy Demand of Us?
    Thu, Jan 09
    Online Session
    Jan 09, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM PST
    Online Session
    Jan 09, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM PST
    Online Session
    📚 Speakeasy Readings: Short stories: "The Ones Who Stay and Fight" by N.K. Jemisin & "The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas" by Ursula K. Le Guin ⏱️ Time Commitment: 1-2 hours of pre-reading 💻 Join our virtual Speakeasy for a stimulating conversation with participants from across the country.
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  • What Does Democracy Demand of Us?
    What Does Democracy Demand of Us?
    What Does Democracy Demand of Us?
    Thu, Jan 16
    Steeplejack Brewing (Fireside Room)
    Jan 16, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM PST
    Steeplejack Brewing (Fireside Room), 2400 NE Broadway, Portland, OR 97232, USA
    Jan 16, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM PST
    Steeplejack Brewing (Fireside Room), 2400 NE Broadway, Portland, OR 97232, USA
    Short stories: "The Ones Who Stay and Fight" by N.K. Jemisin & "The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas" by Ursula K. Le Guin ⏱️ Time Commitment: 1-2 hours of pre-reading
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  • How much is enough?
    How much is enough?
    How much is enough?
    Thu, Jan 23
    Online
    Jan 23, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM PST
    Online
    Jan 23, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM PST
    Online
    Non-Fiction: Selected chapters from Erich Fromm's book To Have or To Be? Short story: "The Lottery Ticket" by Anton Chekhov ⏱️ Time Commitment: 2-3 hours of reading
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  • How much is enough?
    How much is enough?
    How much is enough?
    Thu, Jan 30
    Location is TBD and will be posted Oct. 1
    Jan 30, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM PST
    Location is TBD and will be posted Oct. 1
    Jan 30, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM PST
    Location is TBD and will be posted Oct. 1
    Two chapters from Erich Fromm's To Have or To Be? & Short story: "The Lottery Ticket" by Anton Chekhov
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  • Are the machines coming to get us?
    Are the machines coming to get us?
    Are the machines coming to get us?
    Thu, Feb 13
    Online Session
    Feb 13, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM PST
    Online Session
    Feb 13, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM PST
    Online Session
    Film: "Her" (2013) directed by Spike Jonze Short story: "The Machine Stops" by E.M. Forster (1909)
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  • Are the machines coming to get us?
    Are the machines coming to get us?
    Are the machines coming to get us?
    Thu, Feb 20
    Portland
    Feb 20, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM PST
    Portland, 2400 NE Broadway, Portland, OR 97232, USA
    Feb 20, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM PST
    Portland, 2400 NE Broadway, Portland, OR 97232, USA
    Film: "Her" (2013) directed by Spike Jonze Short story: "The Machine Stops" by E.M. Forster (1909)
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