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What is the meaning of life, if we all die?
Can consciousness be simulated?
Do we really have free will—or are we just highly advanced code?
This series is for everyone who ask big questions, feel deeply, and want a space to explore philosophy in a way that actually matters. Each session dives into a powerful theme—identity, death, the soul, technology, ethics—and invites open discussion, storytelling, and bold ideas.No lectures. No homework. Just real conversations that might change how you see the world—and yourself.If you’ve ever felt like there’s something more… this is where you start looking.

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Ashi D 🇮🇳

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Hey, I am Ashi I am from India, a high school senior and had prep for JEE for 3 years. I plan on going to UofT While my passion is AI, knowing its vast capabilities but I still love maths and physics I am also a poet btw, so if ever plan on doing any thing metaphorical or just having a chat about AI, feel free to DM me!

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SESSION 5

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💡 Session 5: You Are Not Your Grades — A Philosophical Reframe
What if your worth can’t be measured by numbers?
In this closing session, we’ll challenge one of the biggest beliefs many students carry: that their grades define who they are. 
Together, we’ll explore what identity really is, and whether success, intelligence, or value can truly be measured by a school system.We’ll begin with a powerful question: Who are you, without your achievements? Then we’ll examine what philosophy, psychology, and even spirituality say about self-worth, meaning, and purpose—beyond external validation.This isn’t about rejecting effort or ambition. It’s about freeing yourself from the illusion that you are your outcomes.
🌱 “A tree is still a tree, even before it grows tall. So are you.
”Expect real talk, personal reflection, and the kind of discussion that stays with you long after the session ends.

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