Your Feedback from The Philosophy of Love and Relationships Event
A summary
Firstly, Scott Waltman PsyD ABPP and I would like to thank all of the registrants of our last event, The Philosophy of Love and Relationships. We had strong, multifaceted talks about this multifaceted subject—and we’re very, very grateful to all of our esteemed speakers.
Secondly, I would like to apologize for the pause in content. I was on a much-needed break, visiting family, for two weeks. However, I’m back and content—as well as paid content—will continue as regularly scheduled. Your patience is greatly appreciated.
We take feedback from our events quite seriously. For instance, for this last event, we did not feature comments on screen as we have in the past. Although we thought it might increase audience engagement—aiding in making attendees feel more a part of the discussion—many people found it too distracting.
There were a some registrants who did not attend live that are having trouble accessing the event post its airing. If you’re one of those registrants, please note that it’s the same link you were emailed for the live event (StreamYard keeps a recording).
Here is the summary of the feedback from The Philosophy of Love and Relationships:
Strengths
Content Quality: The talks were insightful, engaging, and relevant, providing detailed and clear explanations on the complicated issue of love. Specifically, the mix of modern psychology and ancient philosophy, covering both healthy and unhealthy relationships, and new information building on Gorman’s work were appreciated.
Speaker Expertise: Respondents highlighted the credentials, expertise, and variety of the speakers, with specific mentions of Dr. Liz Gloyn, Armand D'Angour, Mike Fontaine , and Kasey Pierce.
Presentation & Engagement: The use of simple language, memes in some presentations, excellent audio/video quality, and the overall engaging presentation were noted as strengths. The event kept attendees “glued” to the screen.
Pacing & Organization: Most speakers stayed on schedule. (We featured ten speakers. So, this was also the reason we did not have Q&As)
Weaknesses
Content and structure: Some presentations had limited Stoic or classical philosophy content, and others had only a tenuous connection.
Audience interaction: There was no dedicated time for audience questions or comments, only a chat function which was perceived as a distraction.
The following is who the attendees would like to see at future events:
Highly Requested Speakers: Mike Fontaine , Gregory B. Sadler, Dr. Liz Gloyn, Armand D'Angour, Angie Hobbs, David Horan, Scott Waltman PsyD ABPP, Dr. Jeff Perron, C.Psych, and Brittany Polat were specifically requested for future events.
Positive Feedback on Historical Context: Gregory B. Sadler and Dr. Liz Gloyn stood out for providing valuable historical context.
General Interest: Several respondents indicated they would like to see all the speakers or any of them again.
Specific Mention: Donald J. Robertson and Brian Johnson were also suggested.
Philosopher Preference: A general preference was expressed for the philosophers, even if the names were not recalled.
Testimonials
Highly Recommended: The event is highly recommended for anyone interested in learning about classical approaches to solving modern problems.
Positive Feedback on Content and Speakers: The event featured amazing speakers discussing great topics, and one respondent described it as “Free therapy and an incredible mood-lifter!”
Appreciation for Accessibility: A respondent was grateful for being informed about the event and noted that it was offered at no cost, expressing hope that more people in the Philippines will become aware of such events.
Again, thank you all so much for your valuable feedback. Our next event will be on the subject of anxiety: how to cope and tackle it using a philosophical and therapeutic approach. The date of this event is soon to be announced.
Until then, live well and love wisely.
With warmest regards,
Kasey Robertson, communications director PAC