Who are we?
We are a tax-exempt educational organization whose mission is to inspire curiosity and courage. We believe that curiosity leads to knowledge and from knowledge to caring. When we care, we become connected to one another. Courage helps forge a purpose-led, joyful life.
What do we offer?
We offer intergenerational workshops in the three areas of Education, Leadership and Community. By marrying Philosophy with Science and Art, our workshops engender global perspectives, strategic vision, collaboration, business ethics and analytical empathy. The qualities are highly valued by companies in today’s competitive world. As of December 2024, 4,052 participants — from the ages of 8 to 94 — have participated in our workshops and presentations.
Why is this work important?
Curiosity and courage nourish a sense of belonging. In our increasingly fractured world, we feel it is critically important to understand and be accepted by those with whom we disagree. Our goal is to expand one’s sense of community and acceptance.
Our Executive Director, Soma Roy — M.Sc. Electrical Engineering — is the principal teacher for our workshops along with invited academics from universities and cultural institutions; e.g., The Field Museum of Chicago, Art Institute of Chicago, Newberry Library, The University of Chicago. Our online activities champion peer to peer learning and individuals from diverse institutions comprise our community of participants. Over the past nine years, more than 4,000 individuals have participated in our workshops and presentations. We invite you to learn about our work through the following links :