The Entanglement: How Art and Philosophy Make Us What We Are by Alva Noë (2023)
- February 22. Preface + Chapters 1-3
- March 1. Chapters 4
- March 8. Chapters 5-6
- March 15. Chapters 7-8
- March 22. Chapters 9-10
- March 29. Chapters 11-12
Testimonials
“This reading group revives me with its members who care about the readings and our discussions. According to my calculations, 99% of the time readers engage with the books and with one another with respect yet without getting too serious or tedious. As the leader, Davood doesn’t half-ass meetings, but he’s funny and a great facilitator. I just wish we all lived closer so we could meet in person.”
— Patrick E. (participant since 2024)
“Davood’s reading group is a great team, working and playing collaboratively in a way which helps us all, and lifts us up. We also get to read a wide range of books, and put our own choices on the README list for the coming period. Davood and the group are very welcoming to newcomers—and Davood’s cat has his own definite place in the group.”
— Paul Nasmyth (participant since 2024)
“The reading group is great—while the discussions stay focused on the topic, they also extend to everyday life. Davood is kind and considerate, ensuring that everyone is included in discussions.”
— Parastoo A. (participant since 2022)
“Davood’s discussion group has been an amazing way for me to expand my reading horizons and work through some challenging but fulfilling texts, including both fiction and nonfiction. Davood is an expert at facilitating conversations that are both lighthearted and deep.”
— Mike Gloudemans (participant since 2022)
“Davood’s group is an excellent way to explore great books and ideas from across the fields of philosophy, psychology, literature and more. Accompanied by friendly and thoughtful participants, I look forward to attending each session.”
— James Simpkin (participant since 2021)
“I can’t remember my reading life before joining Davood’s reading group nor can I imagine my reading life now without it. His sincere and earnest work to provide a platform and facilitate a group has changed the way I read and discuss works in groups. The community of readers from all walks of life, careers, and countries allows for engaging conversation and the variety of books we have read has provided an almost unlimited horizon of perspectives. If you are on the fence about joining, get down and pull up a chair. We’ve been waiting for you.”
— Tyson Woolman (participant since 2020)
About the Group
This reading group is a place for open discussion, learning, and thinking together. Everyone’s perspective plays a role in shaping the conversations. It started as a way for me to connect more personally with people supporting my YouTube channel on Patreon, and I still organize it through Patreon. If the nominal membership fee is a barrier, feel free to reach out to me directly.
You don’t need a formal academic background to join us—only curiosity and a willingness to engage with the texts and listen to your fellow participants. Tier 1 gives you access to past session recordings, while Tier 2 lets you join live discussions. We always have a mix of longtime members and newcomers. Joining (Tier 1) gives you access to over a hundred exclusive videos, including these series: