Live Conversations with Cultural Figures: Instagram Live

In the wake of the situation created by the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus and the difficulty or impossibility of holding in-person meetings, many intellectual and cultural conversations are taking place in virtual spaces. Therefore, we deemed it fitting to provide systematic and centralized information about those Instagram Live conversations related to intellectual, cultural, and social fields.

Dear audience members can help us in providing better and more comprehensive information about such gatherings by leaving a comment.

We also republish a selection of useful held sessions on Sedanet's YouTube and Aparat and share their links on the Sedanet TV Telegram channel.

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Alireza Emtiaz's Conversation Series

Alireza Emtiaz —one of the well-regarded architects of Shiraz— in his series of Instagram Lives mostly addresses topics such as evolution, the brain, science, genes, and consciousness. In addition to his Instagram page, you can watch and download many of his previous conversations on YouTube and Aparat.

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Khaneh Doostan-e Ashna Institute

This institute was established with the aim of enhancing the cultural level of families. You can follow its Lives on the institute's Instagram. The Telegram channel of Khaneh Doostan-e Ashna also continuously covers the news of these conversations.

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Goftar va Andisheh Sessions

In the pre-coronavirus era, at the Goftar va Andisheh sessions, one book was introduced and reviewed each month in the presence of the author/translator. Since then, these sessions on various topics are held on the Instagram of "Goftar va Andisheh Sessions" and are also announced and republished on their Telegram channel.

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Nashr-e No

Nashr-e No, by broadcasting Lives and conversations with authors, translators, and other cultural figures, has provided a good space for book lovers. You can follow this publishing house on Instagram and Telegram.

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Ghadir Charity

Ghadir Charity, which previously held virtual meetings with a social and cultural approach, continues its activities these days as well. The Telegram channel of this charity, in addition to covering its charitable activities, also publishes the content of these sessions.

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Rahman Institute

Rahman is a non-governmental, non-profit institute that operates with a research and cultural approach to carry out socially benevolent affairs. You can follow its Lives on the Rahman Institute's Instagram. The Telegram channel of this institute also publishes the content of these sessions.

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Andisheh va Qalam Association

The Andisheh va Qalam Association is a non-governmental, non-profit organization formed with cultural, social, and research-oriented goals. The association's website, Instagram page, and Telegram channel cover its activities well.

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Fahim Institute

This institute focuses more on religious issues and usually invites clerics to its live sessions. The institute's Instagram, Aparat page, and Telegram channel cover its events well.

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Islamic Research Center

This institute focuses more on religious issues and usually invites clerics to its live sessions. The content produced by this center is regularly published on Telegram, WhatsApp, Eitaa, and Soroush.

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Institute for Humanities and Cultural Studies (IHCS)

This institute also broadcasts its meetings virtually on its website. If you are interested in the institute's activities, it is best to join its Telegram to stay informed of the exact times of these sessions.

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Morteza Kazemi's Conversation Series

Morteza Kazemi addresses economic, social, and political topics on his Instagram page. He sometimes also engages in live conversations with thinkers in this field. If you wish, you can also follow his discussions on Telegram.

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Saadi Studies Center

As its name suggests, this center was established specifically for understanding Saadi and his works. You can follow this center through its official website, Instagram page, and Aparat.

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Ettehad-e Mellat-e Iran-e Islami Party

This party has also utilized the Instagram space and publishes live speeches with content on religious new-thinking. You can also follow the party's Telegram.

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SamCafe Collection

A cafe, a space for dialogue; SamCafe also sometimes produces interesting, high-quality cultural videos. You can watch SamCafe's videos on their Instagram page.

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The Telegram channel "Cultural and Humanities Events Announcements" also endeavors to provide the necessary information to interested parties prior to the sessions.

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