Cultivating real intelligence by combining reflections and community learning through a book club format
Our mission
About Thinkers and Performers
Our mission is to increase critical thinking, cognitive skills and integrity in the society.
Thinkers and Performers is an education venture aimed at helping people live a conscious life by increasing their understanding of the world.
We do this through book reflections and experience sharing in a small intellectual setting.
Our book club is multidisciplinary at heart with the discussion topics spanning art, science and business.
Benefits
What to expect after joining the Thinkers and Performers workshop
1 / Better understanding of the world
As a society we still take a lot of concepts about the world for granted. Worse still, we forget some of the basic knowledge about food, values, information and customs due to ever faster changing norms. By reading and discussing classics and research-based books, you will grow your critical thinking skills, evaluate world to live more consciously and get inspired to seek new experiences.
2 / Staying sharp in the age of AI
AI is the biggest technological opportunity of the modern times, however, if abused, it has negative impact on human cognition. By participating in Thinkers and Performers events, you will maintain your reasoning and creativity skills in the age of AI. Additionally, we plan to have dedicated modules to discuss and learn how to leverage technology to our advantage instead of being dependant on it.
3 / Joining community of critical-thinking people
Sadly, it is rare to find people who want to live their lives consciously, think critically, are self-aware and have their unique taste and sophistication. This may make world feel lonely and helpless. We strive to build community of people eager to shape reality, experience life and exchange ideas together.
How do Thinkers and Performers workshops work?
Themed debate
During each event, we have a themed debate around the book to challenge our thinking, seek inspiration and explore new ideas.
Community building
Each workshop has no more than 8 participants allowing you to get to know each other, bond, and build relationships during one evening.
Experiencing life
We want the sessions not only to be intellectual but also to include life experiences, hence we encourage wisdom sharing over a great dinner.
Upcoming discussions
Is utopia dystopian? - Brave New World by Aldous Huxley
Reflect on the comfort of the modern lives that we have access to and whether we should really eliminate pain and struggle at all cost.
50-60 Charter Street, London, 4th July 2026
Real leadership - The Hard Thing About Hard Things by Ben Horowitz
Discuss what does leadership mean to you and why now it's more important than ever to be able to make right decisions no matter how hard they are.
TBC, London, 17th October 2026
Does anyone speak truth anymore? - The Red and The Black by Stendhal
Based on the 200-year old story, evaluate if it's possible to climb a career ladder by being integral to your values and avoid succumbing to societal hypocrisy.
TBC, London, 8th August 2026
The financial system we live in - The Money Machine by Philip Coggan
Understand how financial markets work in the modern world and how they affect your life regardless of your occupation.
TBC, London, 7th November 2026
There is no free will - Determined by Robert Sapolsky
Challenge your view of free will through scientific discourse on our decision making to understand yourself better and make more informed life choices.
TBC, London, 5th September 2026
Embracing randomness of life - Fooled by Randomness by Nassim Taleb
Explore scientific and philosophical discourse on how randomness shapes our lives and civilisations despite our best efforts to stay in control.
TBC, London, 5th December 2026
About the Founder - Aleksander Nitecki
Throughout my life I was inspired by the idea of a limitless human potential. Over time, I started noticing a big intellectual and cognitive void created by the modern education and career system.
I believe that in the age of technology and AI, it is important to take care of our brain health and develop critical thinking skills to effectively solve problems and live a conscious life.
As a true book worm, an individual who gradually expands his comfort zone and a big believer in a power of community, I want to provide an educational initiative for people to sharpen their minds and reflect on their lives together.
Hope this space will serve you well!
Get in Touch
Please let us know with any questions and it will be a pleasure to provide more details about what we do if it may be the right fit for your interests.
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