The cabbage Salon: Becoming and Belonging, Navigating Identity in Digital and Physical Spaces
The cabbage Salon is a space for curious minds, deep discussions, and unexpected connections. Each gathering brings people together to engage with big ideas—guided by a speaker, and shaped by the thoughts, experiences, and perspectives of everyone in the room.
No academic background required—just a willingness to think, share, and listen.
This salon explores the fascinating interplay between individual identity formation and community connection in our increasingly digital world. We will examine how the dance between becoming our authentic selves and belonging to various groups and communities varies across different environments. Through concepts like "lumping and splitting" and "shared solitude," this salon invites reflection on how the spaces we inhabit shape our relationships, expressions, and sense of self.
In a world where we're simultaneously more connected and more isolated than ever before, are we losing the art of genuine presence?
Where does the boundary between connection and disconnection actually lie?
Is 'shared solitude' the new normal, or can we reclaim spaces of genuine connection in our hyperconnected world?
Presented By:
Kalil Greenberg is a brand strategist with a passion for connecting dots between seemingly unrelated ideas. Drawing from his background in social sciences, he loves exploring the rich intersection of human history, contemporary society, and individual psychology. In his free time, you might find him deep in conversation about spirituality or making pottery. His approach combines analytical thinking with genuine curiosity about what makes us human.
"Becoming and Belonging" is a reflection of what Kalil has been exploring in his own life for the past few months. Somewhat inspired by artist Olafur Eliason, Kalil has been contemplating how to cultivate slowness and vulnerability in our lives, especially with the current craziness of world events. He strongly believes in the healing power of human connection and the importance of self-discovery.
How We Do Things:
🔹 Warm-Up: We start with a short icebreaker to get minds moving and ideas flowing.
🔹 Talk & Discussion: Our guest speaker introduces the theme, sharing insights and questions to consider.
🔹 Group Conversations: Attendees break into small groups to explore the topic, bringing their own ideas and experiences into the mix.
🔹 More Talk, More Conversation: Our speaker presents a second round of thoughts, deepening the discussion before another round of open dialogue.
🔹 Final Thoughts & Closing: We wrap up with reflections, takeaways, and an open floor for last thoughts.
This is not a lecture—it’s a conversation. Bring your point of view, your questions, and your curiosity. Get weird, get controversial, get real, baby.
Come for the ideas, stay for the drinks, lovers, and friends. 🍷