The room doesn't have to be a place you visit.
The Common Room is a space to keep exploring ideas, encountering different perspectives and getting to know people beyond a single meeting.
Join the conversations, share what you're thinking about, discover what others are working on and see what might come from being part of the same community.
Make yourself at home.
Join the conversation.
Share your thoughts, respond to ideas and learn from perspectives different from yours without posturing or social media theater.
Discover people you'd like to know.
Connect with people from different backgrounds who are exploring ideas, building projects, writing, or simply curious about how others think.
Bring an idea.
Have an unfinished idea, a question you're turning over, or something you want feedback on? Share it with people who appreciate thoughtful input.
Stay in the loop.
Be the first to hear about upcoming gatherings, new essays, community projects, and opportunities to connect in person and digitally.
How we show up for one another.
The quality of our community depends on the care each person brings into the room. We treat conversations as shared learning experiences rather than competitions.
“Nobody has to be the smartest person in the room, and nobody should feel too small to contribute.”
— The Common Room Principles
Ready to pull up a chair?
Create your member profile to connect with members, share essays and participate in community discussions.