Our book club started as five friends wanting to read challenging philosophy together but three people consistently show up unprepared and dominate discussion with surface-level takes, while those of us who did the deep reading feel frustrated and unheard.
More people experience this than they realize.
A shared intention to engage seriously with difficult material is being undermined by mismatched levels of preparation and intellectual honesty within the group.
“Where Are You with Deep work and focused learning?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.