On the northside of Indianapolis, there is a senior living community, numbering about 160 residents. Over the past few months, a group of interested residents and I have been meeting weekly for 90 minutes, devoting our attention to the discussion of a great book. There is no course title, and the offering does not appear in any course catalog. No money changes hands. No credit is awarded. No one is making progress toward a degree or advancing a career, and no lines are getting added to a resume or CV. There is no reason for anyone to attend the sessions except for the desire to share in the pursuit of knowledge.
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