The "Phoenix" book club invites you to a discussion about Kurt Vonnegut's novel "Cat's Cradle." The meeting of the "Phoenix" book club is dedicated to Kurt Vonnegut's novel "Cat's Cradle" - a dystopia about the allure of simple solutions and the cost of scientific discoveries. Participants will discuss how Vonnegut's style works. He is called a satirist, a science fiction writer, an absurdist, a magical realist, but at the center of his works always stands a person and their ability to choose. The conversation will also touch on the world of the novel and its ideas. Vonnegut explores the responsibility of scientists and engineers for the consequences of discoveries, showing how good intentions can lead to disaster, and how the charisma of leaders can replace common sense. A separate line - myths and constructions of meaning. For the author, they serve not only as satire but also as a survival tool. Characters invent convenient legends to explain chaos, blurring the lines between comfort and self-deception. Club participants are encouraged to actively engage in the discussion. The host asks concise questions, participants make notes in the margins, and read short excerpts. Where to go in Moscow today is known by KudaGo.