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Meetup : "What is the Intelligence Explosion?" (and more...) LW Melbourne dojo
Discussion article for the meetup : "What is the Intelligence Explosion?" (and more...) LW Melbourne dojo
Less Wrong Melbourne's Rationality Dojos are self-improvement sessions based on the art of rationality. We welcome new members who are interested in exploring rationality. We're all "aspiring rationalists".
PLEASE NOTE THE TIME AND VENUE. (We're experimenting with different times and locations. So, it's in the first Saturday, at 2:00pm, in the Bull & Bear pub (downstairs where we sometimes have our socials).
WHAT'S HAPPENING:
This month, we have...
"The Singularity – What is the Intelligence Explosion?" – with Adam Ford.
Then two lightning talks: * Eike on "Gamifying your to do list" * Letian on "Go: a player's perspective on the game and Alpha Go" (Alpha Go referring to the victory of computer over human in the game of Go)
And a few other things including a goals exercise.
We finish at 5pm, and you are welcome to join us for dinner nearby.
WHEN: Saturday 2 April, 2:00pm arrival, 2:30pm start.
WHERE: The Bull & Bear, 347 Flinders Ln, Melbourne
DIRECTIONS: On the South side of the lane, between Elizabeth and Queen. Down one flight of stairs.
Hope to see you there!
Discussion article for the meetup : "What is the Intelligence Explosion?" (and more...) LW Melbourne dojo
Meetup : LW Melb Rationality Dojo, March: A deep dive into Effective Altruism
Discussion article for the meetup : LW Melb Rationality Dojo, March: A deep dive into Effective Altruism
PLEASE NOTE THE TIME AND VENUE. (We're experimenting with different times, and different locations while the weather is warm. So, Saturday, 2:30pm, and in the park near the NGV. See below.)
Less Wrong Melbourne's Rationality Dojos are self-improvement sessions based on the art of rationality.
We welcome new members who are interested in exploring rationality, however far you've progress so far. We're all "aspiring rationalists".
We have copies of Harry Potter and the Methods of Rationality (aka HPMOR) to give away to anyone who'd like one. (First 17 chapters in hard copy, the rest free online.)
WHAT"S HAPPENING:
This month, we have...
"A deep dive into Effective Altruism" – discussion moderated by Andrew Bird.
Then two lightning talks: * "Gamifying your to do list." – Eike Germann * "Radical or Reasonable? A medical and life extension science game changer?" – Mark Harrigan
And a few other things including a goals exercise.
And about 6pm, some of us will have dinner nearby.
WHEN: Saturday 5 March, 2:30pm arrival, 3:00pm start.
WHERE: The Janet Lady Clarke Rotunda. Linlithgow Ave, Melbourne. https://www.google.com.au/maps/place/Janet+Lady+Clarke+Rotunda/@-37.822314,144.972208,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x6315345fa59c9740?sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiMrcfHlNHKAhWHUqYKHQKdAU8Q_BIIZTAK The rotunda will offer some protection from the elements, but the weather is expected to be mild and pleasant.
Directions: It's in the park lands directly opposite the NGV in St Kilda Road, about 300m from the NGV tram stop. Behind the statue of a king on a horse. Walking distance from Flinders Street Station. (There is a drinking fountain and a toilet nearby, if needed.)
Contingency: If the rotunda is preoccupied by another group, we will be on the grass near the rotunda. If the whole area has been taken over by a wedding party, deadly snakes, children or orcs, we may move over the road, or away from the road near the lake. If you have any trouble finding us, call one of us, e.g. Chris on 0439 471 632.)
Weather should be warm and sunny, and we have some shelter, but this is Melbourne. If it looks rainy, text or call me.
Discussion article for the meetup : LW Melb Rationality Dojo, March: A deep dive into Effective Altruism
Meetup : LW Melb Rationality Dojo. Including: "Critical Thoughts on Nutritional Recommendations"
Discussion article for the meetup : LW Melb Rationality Dojo. Including: "Critical Thoughts on Nutritional Recommendations"
This is an event for Less Wrong Melbourne, an active local group dedicated to the art of rationality and winning at life. It is cross-posted here for your information.
PLEASE NOTE, THE TIME AND VENUE ARE DIFFERENT FROM USUAL. (On Saturday, 2:30pm, and in the park near the NGV. See below.)
Less Wrong Melbourne's Rationality Dojos are self-improvement sessions for those committed to the art of rationality and personal growth.
For this month's scheduled activities, we have...
Adam Karlovsky speaking on "Critical thoughts on nutritional recommendations." Adam will cover government and non-government recommendations, a review of various theories of nutrition, and then a common behaviours roundup (e.g. taking multivitamins, cutting out or adding various foods/drinks).
Then three lightning talks:
Patrick Robotham: Group decision making.
Eike Germann: Gamifying your to do list.
Chris Waterguy: Practical insights from the book "Getting Things Done".
We welcome new members who are interested in exploring rationality. We're all "aspiring rationalists" – none of us have attained perfection ;-).
We have copies of Harry Potter and the Methods of Rationality (aka HPMOR) to give away to anyone who'd like one. (First 17 chapters in hard copy, the rest free online.)
WHEN: Saturday 6 Feb, 2:30pm arrival, 3:00pm start.(We're experimenting with the first Saturday of the month, at this earlier time, for the next couple of dojos.)
WHERE: The Janet Lady Clarke Rotunda. Linlithgow Ave, Melbourne. Map: https://www.google.com.au/maps/place/Janet+Lady+Clarke+Rotunda/@-37.822314,144.972208,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x6315345fa59c9740?sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiMrcfHlNHKAhWHUqYKHQKdAU8Q_BIIZTAK
Directions: It's in the park lands directly opposite the NGV in St Kilda Road, about 300m from the NGV tram stop. Walking distance from Flinders Street Station.
Contingency: If the rotunda is preoccupied by another group, we will be on the grass nearby. If the whole area has been taken over by a wedding party, deadly snakes, children or orcs, we may move over the road, or away from the road near the lake. If you have any trouble finding us, call one of us, e.g. Chris on 0439 471 632.)
Weather should be warm and sunny, but this is Melbourne. If it looks rainy, we'll post updates.
Some of us will grab dinner afterwards at a cheap and cheerful local restaurant.
Hope to see you there!
Discussion article for the meetup : LW Melb Rationality Dojo. Including: "Critical Thoughts on Nutritional Recommendations"
Thank you. (In hindsight I should have done a page search for "edit".)
You should be able to edit it here: http://lesswrong.com/meetups/1ke (not from the discussion article).
There's a small 'edit meetup' link below the map.
Ah, thank you.
(Should have done a page search for "edit", now I think of it.)
In response to
Open Thread, January 4-10, 2016
Can I edit events that I created on Less Wrong?
It seems I can't. (I ask because I created this event, but when I pasted the details, I neglected to add the city (Melbourne). And now the map is wrong by about 3600km.
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Meetup : Rationality Dojo & Picnic in the park
MELBOURNE! I forgot to write Melbourne, and the map incorrectly shows Perth. It seems I can't edit an event that I created.
Meetup : Rationality Dojo & Picnic in the park
Discussion article for the meetup : Rationality Dojo & Picnic in the park
NOTE THE NON-STANDARD VENUE (Flagstaff Gardens instead of our usual location.)
3:30pm arrival, 4:00pm start, Sunday 10 January.
This month's Less Wrong Melbourne Rationality Dojo is in the park, more chilled than usual and a week later. Learnt something recently? Give a lightning talk! Our Dojos normally until about 6:30pm - in this case, we may just continue on with a picnic dinner, so you may wish to bring something to share (food or drink) or buy some takeaway.
WHERE: The William St side of Flagstaff Gardens. We'll be roughly opposite the Radison Hotel (cnr Willam and A'Beckett St. If you have any trouble finding us, call one of us, e.g. Chris on 0439 471 632.
Catch you there!
Discussion article for the meetup : Rationality Dojo & Picnic in the park
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Skill: The Map is Not the Territory
When I write a character, e.g. Draco Malfoy, I don't just extrapolate their mind, I extrapolate the surrounding subjective world they live in, which has that character at the center; all other things seem important, or are considered at all, in relation to how important they are to that character. Most other books are never told from more than one character's viewpoint, but if they are, it's strange how often the other characters seem to be living inside the protagonist's universe and to think mostly about things that are important to the main protagonist. In HPMOR, when you enter Draco Malfoy's viewpoint, you are plunged into Draco Malfoy's subjective universe, in which Death Eaters have reasons for everything they do and Dumbledore is an exogenous reasonless evil.
This is an awesome trick, and I'll have to use it more explicitly when writing various characters. (I already did somewhat, but I'm not sure if I've explicitly thought of it in these terms.)
The other writer who also does this extremely well is Vikram Seth, in A Suitable Boy.
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