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The Moral Animal

We meet weekly to discuss books about morality, psychology, evolution, and whatever else makes us who we are. If you're interested, we want to meet you.

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About Us

We're a small group that's been meeting Saturday mornings since August 2025. A few readers who got tired of having these conversations alone.

Right now we're reading standalone essays/papers while we welcome new members. First up on April 18 is Richard Feynman's Cargo Cult Science — short, funny, and one of the best things written about how to think honestly. Meetings start with a casual question/ice-breaker, some social time, then we get into the reading. We take the material seriously, but we also laugh a lot and nobody gets talked over. We vote on what we read next, and anyone can veto something they're not up for.

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Where and When

Saturdays at 9 a.m. — here's how to find us.

Map showing HCC Alief Hayes Library location

HCC Alief Hayes Library
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Map showing free parking areas near the library

Park here, it's free.
Walk to this building.

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Walk through these doors. If I know you're coming I'll be waiting in the lobby to walk you to our room.

We generally meet here, but sometimes switch based on availability. Coordinated through our group chat.

Saturdays at 9 a.m.

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Free, no membership. Come to a meeting and see if it's for you. I'm Charles — I run the group, and if you email me at charles.mccallum1@gmail.com or fill out the form below, you're reaching me directly.