Reports from Berkeley and NYC suggest there is a sort of a "critical mass" of rationality communities, above which they quickly become really really awesome.
The awesome effects include, for example: enough clout to start projects that change something important in the world; and developing a communication culture that supports improving your thinking and knowledge of rationality much faster and easier than in single player mode.
So I imagine a rationality base mostly puts enough people together to reach this point.
Also, I'd personally be in just for the fun of having a secret base :)
Also, I'd personally be in just for the fun of having a secret base :)
That's not the sort of battle cry that motivates people to change their lives by moving to a new location.
In short, I'm wondering what place/group/organisation/activity could do for rationality in Europe what Berkeley does for rationality in the US?
Soon, we'll have LWCW in Berlin, which I hope will be an occasion to do some networking among people who think seriously about developing rationality communities. But in the meantime, let's do some brainstorming.
Important note: in comments to this post, please use only consequentialist language. For example, say "If we decided for the base to be on Malta, then X would happen" instead of "I think it should be in Malta, because..."
Of course, share anything else that you think is relevant to the topic.
Also, see you all in Berlin :)