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Comment author: dw2 24 January 2010 08:55:41PM *  2 points [-]

Here's a related suggestion (that's not meant to supersede the original idea):

As the Meetings Secretary for UK Humanity+, I would be interested in organising a UKH+ event (in, for example, February or March) dedicated to potential influence of LW upon H+.

For example, one or more speakers familiar with Less Wrong could lead a seminar on how various ideas discussed over the months on the LW site would improve thinking about futurism and/or transhumanism.

I'm open to suggestions about the exact title, meeting tagline, and format.

Background info follows

For a list of previous UKH+ meetings, see http://extrobritannia.blogspot.com/

Typical UKH+ meeting logistics are

  • Meeting happens on a Saturday afternoon
  • Lecture/Seminar/Q&A format in a room in Birkbeck College, 2-4pm
  • Subset of attendees retires to a nearby pub
Comment author: ciphergoth 24 January 2010 10:46:28PM 0 points [-]

This is a great idea! I'd be up for taking part in making this happen.

Comment author: whpearson 25 January 2010 01:00:44PM 0 points [-]

I'm thinking it'd be good to cover inside view vs outside view of the singularity. I'll do so depending upon when my assignment deadlines are.

Comment author: ciphergoth 26 January 2010 03:26:02PM 0 points [-]

I'd sooner talk about rationality in general, with some examples on how it applies to futurism.

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