Meetup : Australian-ish Online Hangout

0 Calien 07 August 2016 10:40AM

Discussion article for the meetup : Australian-ish Online Hangout

WHEN: 20 August 2016 07:30:00PM (+1000)

WHERE: Canberra

It's back! Hopefully with fewer technical issues, since we'll try jitsi this time. I'll post the link on the night. https://www.facebook.com/events/929800947145935/ Tell us what you've learned recently, ask for rationalist advice, talk about cool stuff, show me your cat, and so on. We tend to go until late, so if you can't make it for the official time, you're welcome to pop in anyway. People outside Australia are welcome too! We've heard from New Zealanders, Europeans, Americans...

Discussion article for the meetup : Australian-ish Online Hangout

Meetup : Australian-ish Online Hangout July

0 Calien 01 July 2016 07:35AM

Discussion article for the meetup : Australian-ish Online Hangout July

WHEN: 16 July 2016 07:30:00PM (+1000)

WHERE: Canberra ACT

EDIT: Changed the day to Saturday. https://www.facebook.com/events/281081835576888/

Hey guys, I’ve dropped the ball on these but it’s back! Tell us what you've learned recently, ask for rationalist advice, talk about cool stuff, and so on. (Bonus points from me if you have a cat you can present to the webcam.) I'll post a Google Hangouts link on Facebook close to the time. We tend to go until late, so if you can't make it for the official time, you're welcome to pop in anyway. People outside Australia are welcome too! We've heard from New Zealanders, South Americans, Europeans, North Americans...

Discussion article for the meetup : Australian-ish Online Hangout July

Comment author: Calien 06 February 2016 08:21:21AM 0 points [-]

Meetup : Rationality Dojo: Habits

1 Calien 03 February 2016 02:11AM

Discussion article for the meetup : Rationality Dojo: Habits

WHEN: 14 February 2016 03:00:00PM (+1100)

WHERE: Acton, Canberra

This is a focused self-improvement session around a couple of specific topics, inspired by LW Melbourne and Sydney's monthly dojos. Eliot from Sydney will be visiting Canberra and leading the session.

Location TBD.

There will be vegan snacks!

See the Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/events/440220139502120/

Discussion article for the meetup : Rationality Dojo: Habits

Meetup : LessWrong Aus Online Hangout

2 Calien 23 January 2016 12:55PM

Discussion article for the meetup : LessWrong Aus Online Hangout

WHEN: 06 February 2016 07:30:00PM (+1100)

WHERE: Canberra

(Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1064379460250772/)

Greetings! I haven't done one of these for far too long, but it's back. Tell us what you've learned recently, ask for rationalist advice, talk about cool stuff, and so on. I'll post a Google Hangouts link on Facebook close to the time.

We tend to go until late, so if you can't make it for the official time, you're welcome to pop in anyway.

People outside Australia are welcome too! We've heard from New Zealanders, South Americans, Europeans, North Americans...

Time zone is 7.30pm Canberra/Melbourne/Sydney, 6.30pm Brisbane.

Discussion article for the meetup : LessWrong Aus Online Hangout

Comment author: helldalgo 14 December 2015 11:30:42AM 0 points [-]

I think if I put a LW meetup on, well, Meetup, I might draw some people out of the woodwork. In the description, I'd give a brief explanation of the word "rationalist" (as "Boise Rationalists" will probably catch more eyes than "Boise LessWrong Meetup"). I'd also include links to this site, HPMOR, and Khaneman's books, and a blurb about eventual goals. What's your opinion on that strategy? I know that when I moved to the area, I browsed Meetup for interesting groups and attended several. Talking to others, I've learned that they did the same. If I'd seen "Boise Rationalists," I would have been interested.

There's a group that's only a seven-hour drive from my location, so I could make that a few times a year.

I hadn't thought of the EA angle! That might be more palatable to some newcomers.

Comment author: Calien 18 December 2015 09:59:51AM 0 points [-]

I like the sound of that strategy, although here I must admit I'm inexperienced in actually using it.

Comment author: Calien 17 December 2015 06:58:13AM 0 points [-]

Another death: Leonard Nimoy

Comment author: Calien 16 December 2015 04:02:18PM 2 points [-]

I'm reminded of Ozy's posts on radical acceptance, specifically this one.

Comment author: Lumifer 15 December 2015 04:58:34PM 0 points [-]

That's called "growing wise" :-P

Comment author: Calien 16 December 2015 11:18:38AM 1 point [-]

gjm's interpretation is what I was going for. Chronological age only! (Warning: link to TVTropes) I wasn't sure how to keep the same form and still have it flow nicely.

Comment author: Lumifer 08 December 2015 02:47:21AM 3 points [-]

This should be a separate thread: Best Pickup Lines in a Transhumanist Bar :-)

Comment author: Calien 15 December 2015 07:45:04AM 1 point [-]

I want to grow old and not die with you.

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