This year's ACX Meetup everywhere in New York City, NY!
Everyone is Welcomed! Yes, You!
Please feel free to come even if you feel awkward about it, even if you’re not ‘the typical SSC reader’, even if you’re worried people won’t like you, even if you have never been to a meetup before, etc. If the opportunity cost of attending is not too high to you, come! You'd always have the option to leave if the event does not live up to your expectations, but you might meet some like-minded people if you are here :)
Prepare for Conversations
If you have a topic that you're interested in discussing with people, feel free to prepare a sign or name tag that says "talk to me about <topic>." There will also be name tags available at the meetup.
Here is a list of ice breaker questions to help you start conversations!
Logistics
Scott Alexander plans to come around 5PM, but we'd likely start the meetup earlier than that, at 3PM. You're not required to show up at 3PM, come and go at your leisure.
Bring some water because you might be talking a lot.
Location: Teardrop Park – ///swung.shape.shows. Look for signs that say "ACX Meetup" or familiar faces :)
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I think people typically hang out for as long as they want, and the size of the group gradually dwindles. There's no official termination point - I'd be a little surprised if more than half of people were left by 7:30, but I'd also be surprised if at least some meetup attendees weren't still interacting by 10PM or later.