Revitalizing Culture.
Building Community.
Inspiring the Future.

About Us

The Austin Enlightenment Society is a cultural revitalization initiative. Focused on fostering more harmonious, prosperous, resilient, equitable, and adaptable societies.

The Austin Enlightenment Society is a cultural revitalization initiative committed to reawakening the wisdom, creativity, and civic spirit that have historically moved societies forward. We believe that meaningful progress happens when people come together in community to reflect, learn, and act with intention.

We host in-person community events that explore timeless human wisdom—ideas, rituals, and lessons drawn from history—and combine it with modern insight in an effort to build a more conscious and connected culture.

Through in-person gatherings, we explore the timeless insights of philosophy, science, history, and the arts—infusing these with modern context to better understand who we are and what kind of future we want to shape. By blending ancient knowledge with present-day perspective, we aim to cultivate more harmonious, adaptable, and resilient societies.

Upcoming Events

Events are held monthly at Capital Factory, typically on the 4th Monday of each month from 6:30pm to 9:00pm. Expect a welcoming atmosphere, thought-provoking conversation, and the chance to connect with like-minded people who care about shaping the future.

JAN

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Future Planning

Practical strategies for personal growth and future planning.

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FEB

Meaningful Connections

The art of cultivating meaningful relationships in the modern age.

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MAR

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Defining the 21st Century

The story of our time and who we must become to meet it.

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APR

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Mastering Transformative Discourse

Learn to think clearly and connect deeply through the art of Socratic dialogue.

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JUN

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Governance for the Modern Age

Explore the purpose of government, who holds power, and how our systems must evolve to meet today’s challenges.

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JUL

Sustainable Economic Systems

Explore how economic systems function, how they've evolved across history, and how we measure their success today

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AUG

Practical Scientific Thinking

Discover how to apply scientific thinking to everyday life, enhance problem-solving and decision-making skills.

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SEP

Importance of Character Development

Define the values you want to live by—and learn why society needs a shared moral compass.

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OCT

Tragedy and Cathartic Transformation

Explore why engaging with tragic art makes us more empathetic—and how modern mind-body tools turn pain into resilience

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NOV

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Entropy and Systems Thinking

Explore the principles of systems thinking and how they can be applied to understand complex issues in our world.

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Donate to Support the Mission

Donation allow us to keep our monthly meetups free and accessible to the community while expanding our efforts to provide additional online resources to a broader audience.

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Revitalizing Culture.
Building Community.
Inspiring the Future.

About Us