Conversation series in which communication is alive
People need People
How do You perceive yourself in the world?
Sharing life stories openly with people, listening to others with interested attention, participating with people in our common membership in life.
An interactive conversational practice
social, ecological, and economic challenges are interwoven, defying simple solutions.
We live in a world where everything is connected —
Rather than seeing these challenges in isolation —
how can we engage with complexity in a way that is alive, responsive, and creative?
Engage in a format designed for meaningful conversations beyond the usual scripts.
Connection
Exploration
Discover new perspectives and inter-connections across different contexts.
Encounter ideas and narratives that spark fresh ways of seeing and acting.
Inspiration
People need People is not about finding fixed answers.
It’s about exploring how we think and relate to the world and the relationships shaping our reality.
Through shared stories and diverse perspectives, we’ll uncover patterns and connections that transform how we engage with the world.
Whether you're curious, questioning, or simply seeking meaningful conversation,
You are warmly invited to join.
Let’s step beyond roles and titles and explore complexity together.
Everyone is welcome!
Come and be part of inspiring conversations.
Look forward to new encounters and perspectives:
Reserve Your place at the next event in:
Would You like to bring someone along?
Feel free to invite them, we’re looking forward to seeing You!
Resonance of Our Conversations – Impressions from Participants
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"Being part of this space expanded my perspective and brought me a deep sense of peace during a time of great uncertainty. I connected with incredibly interesting people, and despite it being online, we reached a level of depth and trust that I rarely experience, even in person. It felt safe, meaningful, and truly human. I’m deeply grateful for everything that unfolded."
Karen
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"The People need People is an amazing project to bring people together from all over the world. Each session brings honesty, and lets you see the world and yourself with new eyes. In a world that is increasingly disconnected, face-to-face conversations about current global issues, and our place within them, are incredibly important and encouraging."
Mazaruni
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“Each session brings a new perspective, the people are inspiring and you’re given a lot to reflect on and take away with you. To simultaneously lose yourself in the conversation and become aware of your feelings about how it unfolds is exciting. It’s rare and rewarding to take the time and space to consciously dive into one topic and simply see where the journey takes you with the other participants.”
Isobel
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“People need People is such a meaningful interactive space. I felt as though one could engage on topics that really matter which aren’t discussed in transactional nature of passing conversation.”
Tom
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"The idea of People need People is simple, we need each other as humans, to connect, and to feel the power of community. Manu guided us smoothly and gently into this communion and deftly allowed us to do the work of sharing our humanity for ourselves. I left feeling uplifted and energized from these conversations with 'strangers' around the world and grateful for the facilitators like Manu who allow these connections to happen. "
Tamar
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"'People need People' is a wonderful initiative that demonstrates the power of genuine human connection. The idea of bringing people together through thoughtful and profound questions is not only unique but also incredibly valuable. In a safe and welcoming space, participants are given the opportunity to take their time—time to reflect on topics that often get lost in the hustle and bustle of everyday life. This leads to honest, inspiring conversations with people one might never have met otherwise. The exchange within a small group fosters closeness, understanding, and new perspectives. I find the format deeply enriching. It encourages living more consciously, approaching oneself and others with greater mindfulness, and realizing how much we can learn from one another. An event that resonates—both in mind and heart."
Jana
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"It’s not often in today’s information world of texts & tweets & websites that you get to connect with others at what I would call a human level. The format of the “people need people” sessions creates an environment of respect and openness. I listened to others, shared my ideas, and felt heard & acknowledged. I sensed others felt the same. These conversations were full of trust and heart and I left refreshed and inspired to create these connections in other parts of my life. I’m grateful for the gift of connecting that the “people need people” forum gives."
Jonathan
What are the roots of this approach to communication?
Nora Bateson & Warm Data
‘Warm Data’ offers a group of people an introduction to the complexity of their own lives so that they may better see the complexity of others.
- Nora Bateson
Explore the world of Warm Data and its unique approach to systemic change.
Award-winning filmmaker, writer, and educator, President of the International Bateson Institute.
I am the landscape of the Middle East, which carries the origin of my name. My first crawling was experienced in the humid-salty air of two oceans, on the ground of the former state of separation, and in the radiance of the king protea. I grew up in the passion for a grass field with white lines, the political past of a certain mustache's hair growth, and the tradition of hop vines.
Through education, I am also the Industrial Revolution, the French Enlightenment, and monetary theory. The sprint for a teammate, the translation of logographic scripts, and the surface tension of water shape me.
Ultimately, I am the contradiction of life, the intimate embrace, and the rhythmic organism of, in, and around other organisms. In this sense, I am me and you, me in you, and we in neither me nor you.
Thank You for Your exchange!
- Immanuel
Who organises the conversations?
These conversation series are a journey.
Put Your name on the passenger list and continue the journey with us:
Communication is more than the conversation.
Do You have suggestions, or would You like to share something?
Feel free to reach out, I look forward to hearing from You:
Are there any remaining questions?
Feel free to ask them; if I have answers, I will gladly share them with You.
I also have questions from time to time, sometimes too often…
Coming soon…
To tell stories,
share worlds of realities,
and show the relationships of ecosystems-
storytelling is probably
older than history itself.
Experiences turn into stories…
I would like to share such with You, in an open and free-flowing style.
Join the exploration and dive into
the worlds of identity, the ecological self, and the body:
Who can You be, when You are with me?
Who can I be, when I am with You?
What questions, experiences, and stories do You have?
Feel free to share them,
I look forward to hearing from You.
I also appreciate Your feedback and suggestions: