Thinking Through Cool

A philosophy discussion on what cool is.

From Black resistance to jazz, to fashion and status, what is cool, really?

Is it about authenticity? Effortlessness? Status? Rebellion? Indifference? Taste? Who gets to define what cool is ?

How closely is it tied to one’s class or cultural capital?

Is cool at the margins or in the mainstream?

Join us for an intimate discussion guided by prompts from Dr. Ece Tekbulut. Inspired by Socratic Dialogue, we'll explore the topic of cool through questions and shared reflection.

Please take a look at the readings on Substack prior to the event.

🍷 Complimentary refreshments will be provided.

About Thinking Through Social Club

Thinking Through is a salon-style social gathering where people come together to reflect on life's most relatable themes.

About Dr. Ece Tekbulut

Ece Tekbulut is a political philosopher and cultural entrepreneur based in New York. She earned her PhD from Columbia University in 2025, where she has spent over seven years teaching ethics and political philosophy.

Through Thinking Through Social Club, she brings these themes into an intimate, salon-style setting, creating space for people to pause, reflect, and practice meaningful conversation together.