Bilateral Discussion: Reputation and Public Opinion on the Balance – Should I Even Care?

In our societies, reputation and what others say are among the most important drivers of behavior for the vast majority of individuals, and among the main deterrents preventing them from acting on many decisions—even if they are personally convinced—because individuals here consider "others" to a degree that may exceed their consideration of themselves, from daily actions to life-changing decisions. Many of us do not necessarily see this as negative, given that humans are inherently "social beings," and therefore have no real choice but to care about others' opinions of them. We will discuss this matter from entirely different perspectives, attempting to dive deep into the idea, broadening our understanding and expressing our thoughts in a space free from judgment and labels. Discussion Format: Each person will discuss the topic with another individual for 9–10 minutes to hear more transparent and honest ideas, then switch to another person until six rounds are completed. Afterwards, we will move into small groups (3–4 people) for further discussions on the same topic. ⏳ Time: Sunday, September 14, from 8:15 PM to 10:45 PM. We will remain available afterward for casual conversation. 📍 Location: Coffee Planet 💰 Fee: Only 30 SAR Transfer via STC PAY to this number: 0556349749 ⚖️ Meeting Rules: ✔️ Discussion is open to all opinions, with respect for differing viewpoints ✔️ We focus our discussion on philosophy and life, avoiding religious and political issues ✔️ Please arrive on time