Delight in intriguing, thought-provoking conversations about ethics, philosophy, and social issues! After Dinner Conversation is a monthly literary magazine publishing short fiction. Each issue features both established writers and up-and-coming authors who contribute fascinating philosophical insights on controversial topics like marriage equality, assisted suicide, the meaning of death, animal rights and defining your "purpose." It's time to go deep in search of truth! If you love reading imaginative short stories on hot topics that make your brain think deeply but also have you laughing out loud... then this magazine is for you!

"After Dinner Conversation" Magazine - January 2023

Pulling Up Azaleas: A cheating husband in a failed marriage blames his wife for the gun pointed at him.

One Hour: A journalist interviews the owner of a strange restaurant and has a meal that causes him to question his life.

The Chair of Opportunity: The aging owner of a mega-corporation offers to switch bodies forever with one of his employees.

The Worst Thing You Can Do is Nothing: A cold war officer is faced with attack warnings that may signal World War III.

People Like Ants: A husband mistakenly tells his daughter that all life is precious, including the increasing number of ants she is inviting into the house.

The Formula: A group of boys get into a car crash and an AI algorithm is forced to decide who lives and dies.

Externalities: A traveling wise man gives each customer the service they need, while teaching his apprentice a valuable lesson about externality.

After Dinner Conversation believes humanity is improved by ethics and morals grounded in philosophical truth. Philosophical truth is discovered through intentional reflection and respectful debate. In order to facilitate that process, we have created a growing series of short stories across genres, a monthly magazine, and two podcasts. These accessible examples of abstract ethical and philosophical ideas are intended to draw out deeper discussions with friends, family, and students.

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