Dialogues brings together people who are passionate about the world around them: big ideas, important political and cultural developments, and how these affect the world we live in. It is based on one of two formats: “Dialogues on” a specific book, film, article, or other media topic, and “Dialogues with” an invited guest to help us delve deeply into a topic.
Join us as a Dialogues member: Gain access to all sessions, receive discounts on John Adams public events, and purchase books with a discount from our partner, Athenaeum Boekhandel. Memberships are valid for a cultural season (September through June). To register or for more information please contact dialogues@john-adams.nl.
We offer tiered pricing to our members:
- Regular Member: €60
- Young Professional (under the age of 35): €45
- Student Member: €25
Format
Dialogues meetings are held at the OBA (Oosterdokskade 143, Amsterdam) from 6pm-7:30pm on every second Tuesday of the month, with breaks in January, July, and August. Sessions start with drinks and snacks, followed by a discussion led by our Dialogues Coordinators Jay O’Connor and Ilia Suslenko . To help guide the discussion, suggested prompts will be emailed ahead of the meeting.
We offer tiered pricing to our members:
- Regular Member: €60
- Young Professional (under the age of 35): €45
- Student Member: €25
Benefits
Dialogues members can also purchase English books (online) from Athenaeum Boekhandel for a 10% discount. You will receive a discount code after registering.
When joining Dialogues, you are considered to be a member of the John Adams Institute and can purchase discounted tickets to our events accordingly (max. 2 per event).
Members are also able to bring a friend for a drop-in session. Bring someone who is fascinated by the topic we’re covering or get acquainted with our group before joining. The price to join for a single session is 5 euros. Please make sure you register your guest in advance of the session with our Dialogues Coordinators by mail.
2023 Calendar:
- 12 September – Dialogues on mental health: where medical perspectives and personal realities collide. This session will centre around Rachel Aviv’s book Strangers to Ourselves.
- 10 October – Dialogues on the American media ecosystem: what role do media outlets play in forming public opinion, and what effects does this have? This session will focus on excerpts from the New Yorker’s News Hour podcast.
