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SUMMARY:World Philosophy Day 2026: Sensing the Universe
DESCRIPTION:An evening where philosophy and science meet \nWhat can a physicist and a philosopher learn from each other about how we perceive the universe and our place in it? Both begin in the same place: wonder. On World Philosophy Day\, celebrated each November at UNESCO’s initiative\, New Acropolis South Africa invites you to an evening of ideas\, art and conversation. \n\nGather from 18:30: arrive early\, meet fellow curious minds and enjoy a warm welcome.\nAn opening performance by Met_A_Morphosis (instagram.com/met_a_morphosis).\nA talk by Dr Luca Pontiggia\, PhD physicist\, from Universe on Stage (instagram.com/terzio_luca).\nA dialogue and Q&A between Dr Luca Pontiggia and Guy Hazon\, National Director of New Acropolis South Africa\, on where philosophy and science meet\, and how both can guide the way we see\, choose and live each day.\nYour turn: a short interactive moment where you become part of the conversation.\n\nWhen: Thursday 19 November 2026\, 18:30 for 19:00 (about 2 hours) \nWhere: The Whirlwind Theatre\, Delta Environmental Centre \nTickets: R220\, with a 20% discount for students and pensioners. Book on Quicket \nQuestions? WhatsApp 076 445 7798 \nGuest speakers and performers share their own views\, which do not necessarily represent those of New Acropolis South Africa. \nNew Acropolis South Africa is a school of philosophy that promotes culture and practises volunteering.
URL:https://www.newacropolis.org.za/event/world-philosophy-day-2026-sensing-the-universe/
LOCATION:The Whirlwind Theatre\, Delta Environmental Centre\, Delta Park\, corner Road No. 3 and Road No. 5\, Victory Park\, Randburg\, Gauteng\, 2194\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Culture
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