When our favorite artists and thinkers disappoint us

Have you ever been disappointed in an artist, a thinker or a public figure who was actually important to you?

In this discussion, we want to reflect on how we deal with moments when art or ideas that matter to us are suddenly poisoned by something we learn about the people who made them.

This is a version of the old question „Can you separate the art from the artist?“. However, in this discussion I’d love for us to focus on our personal experience rather than debating how society should deal with art we don’t personally care about.

In this event, we’ll use experimental methods to structure our conversation and encourage insightful exchange.

Find out more in the FAQ below, or send us an email if you have any questions!

FAQ

What can I expect from the event?

Each event is a an experiment so it’s difficult to predict exactly how it will play out or feel.

Our intention is always to create a space where conversations unfold more mindfully, relaxed, and insightful than they would in an unmoderated setting. To achieve this, we experiment with different rules, which may work better or worse at times

In any case, it’s always worth sticking around for a while after the moderated part – our participants are lovely, and it’s a great additional opportunity to exchange ideas.

Who is this event for?

This event is for anyone who is curious about the topic and/or the method.

We aim to create spaces where people of all ages, identities, and backgrounds feel welcome.

You don’t need to prepare anything, have strong opinions, or be extroverted to take part.

Do I have to actively participate, or can I just listen?

It’s perfectly fine to just listen. You can decide for yourself at any time how active you want to be and will not be asked to speak. However, there might be breakout groups, i.e. short segments in which all participants talk in groups of 2-3 people. You do not have to participate in these; you can use the time for a break instead.

What’s the duration of the event?

Each event lasts between 1.5 and 2 hours. Feel free to stay a bit longer to finish the snacks, chat with other participants, and deepen the conversation.

Is the venue wheelchair accessible?

The venue is on the ground floor and accessible with wheelchairs. However, there are unfortunately no wheelchair-accessible bathrooms!

What is "The Discussion Experiment"

The Discussion Experiment is an ongoing series of events through which we continuously test methods that foster more meaningful and inspiring group conversations.

Among other things, we experiment with techniques that slow down discussions, improve clarity, and support participants in expressing their ideas more effectively.

Read more about it on the main page. This project is run by Igor Don.

In this discussion, we want to reflect on how we deal with moments when art or ideas that matter to us are suddenly poisoned by something we learn about the people who made them.

In this event, we’ll use experimental methods to structure our conversation and encourage insightful exchange.This is a version of the old question „Can you separate the art from the artist?“. However, in this discussion I’d love for us to focus on our personal experience rather than debating how society should deal with art we don’t personally care about.

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