Monday Meeting
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The Last Open Discussion of the Summer | Sep 14, 2026

Dela

Our last open discussion episode of the summer wanders from focus rituals and sleep tech into cult psychology, library inspiration hauls, and an honest look at running a volunteer-powered creative community.  

This episode covers:

  • What motion designers listen to while working: Silence, podcasts, ambient soundscapes — and one unexpected kaiju-based approach.
  • Sleep tech for creatives who can't shut off: Sleep buds, earplugs, and the tricky problem of waking up once you've blocked out the world.
  • Cults, true crime, and the language of persuasion: Why influencer culture feels so culty — and what that has to do with staying human in the age of AI.
  • Analog inspiration is back: Libraries, kids' books, vintage layouts, and slowing down offline.
  • The Monday Meeting bookshelf: Community book recs keep stacking up, and a browsable bookshelf page is coming to the site.
  • Tips on running a volunteer community: Burnout, the nonprofit question, and why growth isn't always the primary goal.
  • Ways to get involved: Newsletter sections, the listener spotlight, and guest hosting opportunities.

Upcoming Events:

  • No game night this month
  • Next Open Discussion: October 12th
  • Open office hours continue on Discord on non-recording Mondays


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