HANOI, Vietnam - Are you living, or killing time? That’s the question behind a quiet global movement brewing in the backstreets of Hanoi and it’s spreading fast.
Founded by existential logotherapist Qu-rious (Qudeer Arshad), Scroll or Coffee is a weekly gathering that takes place not in boardrooms or classrooms but in hidden cafes, rooftops, basements, and alleys. It’s a space where strangers come together to talk deeply about life, over a cup of coffee, guided by questions that can’t be answered by Google.
Inspired by Albert Camus’ famous dilemma, “Should I kill myself, or have a cup of coffee?” each session opens with a prompt: “What belief have you outgrown?” “Where do you go when you feel lost?” “What does it mean to live fully?”
“We’re not here to fix you. We’re here to hear you,” says Qu-rious. “This is a return to something ancient like the Upanishads, Greek dialogues, or Sufi circles. Before there were screens, there were questions.”
From Hanoi to the World and Every U.S. State
The gatherings began in Hanoi, but the vision is global. Qu-rious hopes to take Scroll or Coffee to all 50 U.S. states and across the world, sitting with tribal communities, street poets, indigenous elders, and people who rarely get asked what they think, gathering questions that don’t often make it into headlines or timelines. His goal is twofold:
- To collect and exchange questions, not answers
- To build a living archive of human thought, across cultures, without filter or performance
“So many people feel overstimulated, unheard, and disconnected. Especially those newly diagnosed with ADHD, or creatives living in a world that punishes their rhythm,” says Qu-rious. “This is a movement, but it’s also a medicine.”
Behind the Movement: A Space for Those Looking for More
Qu-rious (Qudeer Arshad) is a British-born existential logotherapist and storyteller, and the son of Kashmiri immigrants. After three years in Cambodia and now based in Vietnam, he works globally with artists, athletes, musicians, and everyday individuals navigating anxiety, identity, late-diagnosed ADHD, and existential crises. Through his platform www.qu-rated.com, he offers therapy, coaching, and creative structure to help people move from drifting to living with intention.
His global philosophy project, Scroll or Coffee, blends ancient philosophical traditions with modern existential questions. It’s a reflection of his journey, a return to slower living, deeper thinking, and genuine human connection.
Who This Is For:
- Anyone tired of autopilot living
- Café owners and cultural curators who want to host an event
- Brands and sponsors interested in supporting something human, global, and impactful
- Therapy clients looking for meaning, momentum, and real clarity not clichés
Visit www.qu-rated.com
How to Get Involved:
○ Join a Scroll or Coffee gathering
○ Host an event in your café, home, or city
○ Book a one-on-one existential session
○ Sponsor the next chapter of the journey
Or just ask yourself: Are you living, or killing time?
About the Creator
Qu-rious (Qudeer Arshad) is an existential logotherapist, writer, and global storyteller. He works with high-performance clients and everyday individuals alike, helping them reconnect with their “why.” He believes questions are more powerful than advice, and that presence is the new rebellion. Qu-rious (Qudeer Arshad) is a British-born existential logotherapist, storyteller, and global creative. The son of Kashmiri immigrants, he has spent the last six years living across Southeast Asia, first in Cambodia, now in Vietnam, building a life around questions, presence, and cross-cultural dialogue.
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Phone: +0378865646
City: Hanoi
Country: Vietnam
Website: www.qu-rated.com
