The image I have is that Berkeley just happened to be where Eliezer was, and he gradually built the whole thing. Is it wrong?
I have no special insider knowledge. My impression, which I will gladly have corrected by those who know more, is that
But, again, this is vague impressions and guesswork and assumptions rather than actual knowledge. So let's assume for a moment that I'm entirely wrong and the Berkeley rationalist community...
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 :)