RENO FREETHINKERSRENO, NEVADAEstablished November 2009
Independent minds. Shared curiosity.

Room for
questions.
Space to think.

A starting place for open minds in Reno. Explore ideas, ask honest questions, and find common ground through conversation.

Meet Reno Freethinkers
A person lifting a curtain of sky to look beyond it, revealing a green landscape

Curiosity
free of
dogma.

Satirical illustration of a hand reaching from the clouds toward a seated thinker

Reno Freethinkers is a place to explore science, philosophy, belief, and everyday life with an open mind. We value the freedom to ask questions, examine what we have been taught, and follow the evidence without dogma, indoctrination, or threats.

You don’t need to have all the answers. Bring your curiosity, a willingness to learn and listen, and respect for people who see things differently.

Why freethought? A short reflection on Thomas Paine and thinking for ourselves →

Think independentlyListen openlyDisagree respectfully
02 / Get together

Good conversation
starts with hello.

We meet on the third Wednesday of every month at 6 PM, local Nevada time. Check our Facebook group for the location and details of each gathering.

Our favorite meeting place
La Fuente is our meeting place ↗
La Fuente Mexican Restaurant
790 Baring Boulevard, Sparks, NV 89434
View La Fuente menu photos ↗

La Fuente Mexican Restaurant exterior and patio

We also meet at
Mountain Mike’s Pizza ↗
1201 Baring Boulevard, Sparks, NV 89434
View Mountain Mike’s menu ↗ · Directions ↗

Mountain Mikes Pizza sign on the entrance door
Monthly gathering
Third Wednesday
6 PM

Newcomers and walk-ins are welcome. RSVPs are preferred so we can plan for the group. Respond to the meeting event in our Facebook group, or RSVP here with your member account.

RSVP here

RSVP by email ↗

Opens your email app with a message to info@renofreethinkers.com. Fill in your details and send. Email RSVPs will be available once our new email forwarding is active.

Everyone pays for their own meal. Any special meal arrangements will be announced with the gathering details.

Visit our Facebook group for events and RSVPs ↗

03 / Articles & ideas

Read. Watch. Discuss.

Explore articles, YouTube videos, and questions for our next conversation.

Explore articles & ideas

Meeting news.
Without the Facebook feed.

Find the next gathering, its discussion topic, and speaker details right here.

Illustration of an AI network above data center servers, trees, water and power lines
Proposed next discussion · Not yet confirmed

AI: taking over the world?

Artificial intelligence is everywhere. What can it really do, where does the hype outrun the evidence, and what should we be asking about it?

We will also explore the energy and water demands of data centers and their effects on the communities around them. Bring your questions, your skepticism, and your sense of humor.

When
Third Wednesday · 6 PM Pacific
Where
Venue to be confirmed
Speaker
To be confirmed
Format
Proposed talk and open discussion

The topic and speaker are still being arranged. Confirmed details will be posted here.

RSVP for a gathering →

Newcomers and walk-ins are welcome. RSVPs help us plan. You can also respond to the event in our Facebook group.

Join for meeting updates and choose the email-announcement option. Your preference can be saved once accounts are connected; email delivery is still being set up.

Our members.
Everyone has a story.

Get to know the people in our community: their backgrounds, the experiences that shaped their beliefs, and what they love. Share a biography and an optional photo, or tell us about your work.

Member stories

Your history, your interests, and your path to thinking for yourself. A portrait or a pet photo is welcome.

Businesses & services

Share what you do and how people can reach you.

Creative work & portfolios

Photography, art, websites, and projects worth exploring.

Classifieds

Post an item for sale, with a description and contact details.

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Member submissions are reviewed before publication.