Thought Experiment: A What-if Event

Ever wondered how humanity would respond to an asteroid heading for Earth? Or how the world might react to first contact with aliens?
Welcome to The Thought Experiment — a new kind of meetup where we explore big “What if…?” scenarios in a fun but thoughtful way. Each session, we’ll pick one scenario (from global crises to wild sci-fi situations) and work together to imagine solutions, strategies, and possibilities.

This is for curious minds of all kinds — students, professionals, creatives, or anyone who enjoys thinking differently. Some people might bring research, others just bring imagination. Either way, we’ll brainstorm together and see where the discussion takes us.

We ask everyone to Buy a drink at the venue

This event requires at least Conversational English to get the best out of it.

Find the Table with the Hourglass

Format:

• Quick intro to the scenario
• Small-group discussions
• Share back with the group
• Wrap up + (optional) post-discussion drinks

For our first meetup, we’ll introduce the format, get to know each other, and jump into a scenario together.

Scenarios we have done:

Apocalypse Series:

• Incoming Asteroid
• First Contact
• Rise of the Machines
• Zombie Apocalypse (Halloween Special)
• Nuclear Missle Incoming

Future Series ( November):

• The Last Machine
• The Spaceship Odyssey
• Latent Image

This is run by the Linguas & Intermingle Events Team

Check out what we have done on Instagram: @Thought.Au

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