ThoughtSpeed comments on New applied rationality workshops (April, May, and July) - Less Wrong

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Comment author: ThoughtSpeed 09 April 2013 05:18:54AM 3 points [-]

At what point do you guys estimate CFAR will scale such that economically disadvantaged individuals such as myself will be able to afford a retreat? In the next few years will there be more of a focus on making money off of increased demand from business, heavier-pocketbook type individuals, or lowering costs for hungry student types?

I would love nothing more than to go, if only it was cheaper.

Comment author: JGWeissman 09 April 2013 05:43:52AM 6 points [-]

OP says:

Scholarships and financial aid are available in some circumstances. So if you're interested in attending, definitely apply, and mention you'd like to be considered for this. We'll set up a call to discuss.

Comment author: Viliam_Bur 09 April 2013 09:17:49AM *  5 points [-]

Data point: me and my girlfriend did get a scholarship last year. (But if we were literally hungry students, even that probably would not be enough.) For us, the most expensive thing was actually travelling to USA. So for people like us it would be most helpful if CFAR could expand to other continents. But I completely understand that this is not the top priority of CFAR today. It could be a higher priority for people living far from the Bay Area. So if your situation is similar, starting a rationalist group in your community could be helpful. Just show people around you LW and HPMoR and see what happens. I hope that within a year or two it will be possible to have a CFAR (or CFAR-like) workshop in Europe too.

PS: I know some people value their internet anonymity, but if you disclose where you live, you increase your chances of meeting other rationalists personally, which is a great experience. With a small group, you could already start doing some rationality exercises described on LW.