Philolive!, the first philosophy festival in Paris, has been launched by Philosophie magazine to mark its 20th anniversary. The event seeks to bring philosophical ideas out of books and academic settings and place them at the center of public life. Organizers chose this format in response to the fast pace of social media, the decline of public discussion, and the rapid changes in societies. The goal is to create a space for people to slow down, engage in dialogue, and experience philosophy in a physical setting. The festival takes place at La Bellevilloise, a historic hall in Paris, offering a warm and welcoming environment for attendees. The festival features a range of lectures and conferences led by notable thinkers such as André Comte-Sponville, Cynthia Fleury, Albert Moukheiber, Eva Illouz, and others. Comte-Sponville kicks off the event with Martin Legros, exploring the question, "How can we be well when everything is going wrong?" Sociologist Eva Illouz and political thinker Marcel Gauchet debate the threats to democracy, asking, "Who threatens democracy today?" In another session, Cynthia Fleury, Gérald Bronner, and Jean-Pierre Dupuy discuss with Alexandre Lacroix why people may not believe what they know, especially regarding climate change. Other discussions include examining the role of men, analyzing modern political tensions, and exploring cognitive biases. Beyond the main debates, the festival offers interactive experiences across La Bellevilloise. On artificial intelligence, Monsieur Phi (Thibaut Giraud) and Anne Alombert will explore their differing views, supported by live demonstrations. A Philo Comedy Club shows that philosophy can be both humorous and thought-provoking. Laurence Devillairs performs What do paintings think?, a show that blends art history with philosophical ideas to help audiences interpret paintings in new ways. Special workshops for children encourage young minds to begin questioning the world around them. Throughout the day, Cinéphilo sessions by Ollivier Pourriol and master classes at Halle aux Oliviers add to the diverse programming. The festival has exceeded expectations, with tickets sold out since early September. Those who missed out can still try to attend through a subscription or contest. Philolive! will take place on October 3 at La Bellevilloise, with plans for a 2027 edition. Tickets are also available for two conferences at the Théâtre de l'Œuvre in Marseille on October 20: "Machiavelli in Ukraine" and another session with an unspecified title. Meanwhile, the HowTheLightGetsIn festival, now in its sixth year, brings together music and philosophy for ten days of debates and celebration. The Institut du monde arabe in Paris is also launching a new event, Jeudis de la..., with Philosophie magazine as a partner. On November 24, the film L'Événement, a faithful adaptation of Annie Ernaux's 2000 novel, will be shown.