A Conversation Game for the End of the World

Save the world?

You’ve probably noticed the world is on fire. Democracy is collapsing. AI is taking your job. Coldplay is ending marriages. It’s crazy out here! And just like every holiday, your “clever” family is gonna explain how they’d “fix it”.

Freestyle Socials (the game developed by science hippies to increase hugs and raise “stoke”) also turns out to be surprisingly useful for side-stepping all those holiday disasters-in-waiting.

They’re scientifically tested to help you playfully parry outrageous aunties and misinformed uncles!

The game is simple:
THE HOST: Asks a question like “Is Die Hard a Christmas movie?”
YOU: Pick a side.
THEN: Share ideas about why the other side should switch.
THE ONLY RULE? Switch sides anytime you’re surprised or laughing!
WHY: Conversations where the only goal is winning are ruining the world!

THE GOAL of Freestyle is better disagreements in 3 easy steps: Disagree. Laugh. Repeat!

Example Game Questions:

• Will dating robots ever be mainstream?
• Eat Gwyneth Paltrow’s or Ron Swanson’s diet for a year?
• Is it wrong to steal from Jeff Bezos?

Don’t let disagreements ruin your get-togethers (or the world). Learn how to turn ’em into fuel for good times and fun with Freestyle Socials: A Conversation Game for the End of the World.

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This event is part of our signature Salon Series, where we host local and international authors, artists and thinkers in conversation about their new books and big ideas.

This event is generously supported by McConnell Foundation.

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PLAN YOUR VISIT:

Location: Beeton Hall, Toronto Reference Library (789 Yonge Street), 1st floor

Time: Doors open 6:00 PM, Event starts 7:00 PM.

Tickets: Free registration required.

Ticket policy: We oversell these events to make sure that most people have an opportunity to attend. Tickets are guaranteed until 6:45pm or until capacity is reached. Any remaining space will be opened up to the rush line beginning at 6:45pm.

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Info: Come early so you can chat and make new friends.

Info: Freestyle Socials invite audience members to engage in fun and hilarious games meant to breakdown the social divide.

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