[3:30pm arrival, 4:00pm start of scheduled activities.]

The Less Wrong Sunday Rationality Dojos are self-improvement sessions for those committed to the art of rationality and personal growth, on the first Sunday of each month.

We've been revamping the format recently, for greater awesomeness. This dojo:

1) "Decision Making" Patrick Robotham will provide an overview of the mathematics of decision making, How cognitive biases affect our decisions, and a glimpse into cutting edge research performed by MIRI (an AI research organization.)

2) Debug your problems. Get help troubleshooting your goals.

3) Our support lottery! One person drawn from a hat (or beanie) gets to call on our collective resources to help them win at life over the next month. To get a ticket in the lottery, you need to have helped last month's winner. This is an experiment in building a culture of cooperation and support.

4) Lightning talks: Learnt something cool? Gained an insight from one of the Less Wrong sequences? Share it with Melbourne LW! Speakers are limited to 5 minutes including questions. If you have something you would like to present a lightning talk on, please let one of the organisers know, either beforehand or on the day.

The Dojo is likely to run until about 6:30pm, after which some of us will get dinner together.

If you have any trouble finding the venue or getting in, text or call Nick on 0452276425.

If you would like to present at a future Dojo or suggest a topic, please fill it in on the Rationality Dojo Roster: http://is.gd/dojoroster

To organise similar events, please send an email to melbournelw@gmail.com

The Less Wrong Sunday Rationality Dojos are self-improvement sessions for those committed to the Art of Rationality and personal growth, on the first Sunday of each month.

1) Discussion: Bayesian Reasoning Patrick Robotham will cover the history and philosophy of Bayesian probability, and discuss real world applications. Bio: Patrick is a data scientist at Bellroy.

2) Goal setting. As always, we will trouble shoot and set goals, and review the personal goals we committed to at the previous Dojo. (I will have done X by the next Dojo.) We have a Google form for goals (optional) and Melbourne Less Wrong organisers have access to the form results if you wish to review the goals you set last month.

3) Our second support lottery! One person drawn from a hat (or beanie) gets to call on our collective resources to help them win at life over the next month. To get a ticket in the lottery, you need to have helped last month's winner. This is an experiment in building a culture of cooperation and support.

4) Lightning talks: Learnt something cool? Gained an insight from one of the Less Wrong sequences? Share it with Melbourne LW! Speakers are limited to 5 minutes including questions. If you have something you would like to present a lightning talk on, please let one of the organisers know, either beforehand or on the day.

The Dojo is likely to run until about 6:30pm, after which some people will get dinner together.

If you have any trouble finding the venue or getting in, text or call Nick on 0452276425.

If you would like to present at a future Dojo or suggest a topic, please fill it in on the Rationality Dojo Roster: http://is.gd/dojoroster

To organise similar events, please send an email to melbournelw@gmail.com

[3:30pm start / arrival / preparation – formal dojo activities will commence at 4:00pm.]

The Less Wrong Sunday Rationality Dojos are self-improvement sessions for those committed to the Art of Rationality and personal growth, on the first Sunday of each month.

1) James Fodor will run a session on logical fallacies: Sloppy thinking, logical fallacies, and invalid reasoning are everywhere in life, and relatively few people have the ability to rigorously and critically examine arguments. We'll begin with a quick review of some key concepts in logic, such as the difference between validity and soundness, and also review some of the major types of logical fallacies and failure modes in reasoning. We'll then practise analysing real arguments, identifying where they go wrong, why they are problematic, and how they might be improved. (James is president of the University of Melbourne Secular Society, runs the group "Dealing With Disagreement", and is interested in epistemology, inter-faith dialogue, effective altruism, and applied rationality.)

2) A few of us recently met to discuss restructuring the Less Wrong Dojos. Patrick will report on our ideas, and we'll discuss.

3) As always, we will review the personal goals we committed to at the previous Dojo (I will have done X by the next Dojo). Goals are recorded via Google Forms here -https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1MCHH4MpbW0SI_2JyMSDlKnnGP4A0qxojQEZoMZIdopk/viewform, and Melbourne Less Wrong organisers have access to the form results if you wish to review the goals you set last month.

4) Lightning talks: Learnt something cool? Gained an insight from one of the Less Wrong sequences? Share it with Melbourne LW! Speakers are limited to 5 minutes including questions. If you have something you would like to present a lightning talk on, please let one of the organisers know, either beforehand or on the day.

The Dojo is likely to run until about 6:30pm, after which some people will get dinner together.

If you have any trouble finding the venue or getting in, text or call Richard on 0421231789 or Chris on 0439471632

If you would like to present at a future Dojo or suggest a topic, please fill it in on the Rationality Dojo Roster: http://is.gd/dojoroster

To organise similar events, please send an email to melbournelw@gmail.com

WHEN: Sunday, 5th April 2015, 3:30pm - 7:00pm WHERE: Ross House Association, 247 Flinders Lane, Melbourne VIC 3000

Level 3, Jenny Florence Room, Ross House Association. Please contact Kathy Forth for access to the room.

The Less Wrong Sunday Rationality Dojos are crafted to be serious self-improvement sessions for those committed to the Art of Rationality and personal growth. Each month a community member will run a session involving a presentation of content, discussion, and exercises.

This month a discussion will be led by Kathy. Considering the massive amount of technological disruption coming our way, what will the future be like and how can we plan for it? Let's make testable predictions, avoid problems like normalcy bias and planning fallacy, and fire up some goal re-factoring.

As always, we will review the personal goals we committed to at the previous Dojo (I will have done X by the next Dojo). Our goals are now being recorded via Google Forms here - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1MCHH4MpbW0SI_2JyMSDlKnnGP4A0qxojQEZoMZIdopk/viewform, and Melbourne Less Wrong organisers have access to the form results if you wish to review the goals you set last month.

As ever, we are also seeking 2-3 lightning talks from members. Have you learned something cool? Gained an insight from one of the Less Wrong sequences? Give a lightning talk and share it with Melbourne LW! Speakers will be limited to 5 minutes with room for questions. If you have something you would like to present a lightning talk on, please contact Louise with your topic at lvalmoria@gmail.com

The Dojo is likely to run for 2-3 hours, after which some members will get dinner together.

[ATTN: This month we will be back at our usual location - the Jenny Florence Room, Level 3, Ross House at 247 Flinders Lane, Melbourne. 3:30pm start / arrival / preparation - formal dojo activities will commence at 4:00pm.]

The Less Wrong Sunday Rationality Dojos are crafted to be serious self-improvement sessions for those committed to the Art of Rationality and personal growth. Each month a community member will run a session involving a presentation of content, discussion, and exercises.

Continuing the succession of immensely successful dojos, Gus will run a session on Introduction to Ethics.

As always, we will review the personal goals we committed to at the previous Dojo (I will have done X by the next Dojo). Our goals are now being recorded via Google Forms here -https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1MCHH4MpbW0SI_2JyMSDlKnnGP4A0qxojQEZoMZIdopk/viewform, and Melbourne Less Wrong organisers have access to the form results if you wish to review the goals you set last month.

This month, we are also seeking 2-3 lightning talks from members. Have you learned something cool? Gained an insight from one of the Less Wrong sequences? Give a lightning talk and share it with Melbourne LW! Speakers will be limited to 5 minutes with room for questions. If you have something you would like to present a lightning talk on, please contact Louise with your topic at lvalmoria@gmail.com or talk to Richard on the day.

The Dojo is likely to run for 2-3 hours, after which some people will get dinner together.

If you have any trouble finding the venue or getting in, text or call Richard on 0421231789

If you would like to present at a future Dojo or suggest a topic, please fill it in on the Rationality Dojo Roster: http://is.gd/dojoroster

To organise similar events, please send an email to melbournelw@gmail.com

February 2015 Rationality Dojo - Introduction to Ethics WHEN: 1 February 2015 at 15:30 - 19:00 WHERE: Ross House Association, 247-251 Flinders Lane, Melbourne

[ATTN: This month we will be back at our usual location - the Jenny Florence Room, Level 3, Ross House at 247 Flinders Lane, Melbourne. 3:30pm start / arrival / preparation - formal dojo activities will commence at 4:00pm.]

The Less Wrong Sunday Rationality Dojos are crafted to be serious self-improvement sessions for those committed to the Art of Rationality and personal growth. Each month a community member will run a session involving a presentation of content, discussion, and exercises.

Continuing the succession of immensely successful dojos, Gus will run a session on Introduction to Ethics.

As always, we will review the personal goals we committed to at the previous Dojo (I will have done X by the next Dojo). Our goals are now being recorded via Google Forms here -https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1MCHH4MpbW0SI_2JyMSDlKnnGP4A0qxojQEZoMZIdopk/viewform, and Melbourne Less Wrong organisers have access to the form results if you wish to review the goals you set last month.

This month, we are also seeking 2-3 lightning talks from members. Have you learned something cool? Gained an insight from one of the Less Wrong sequences? Give a lightning talk and share it with Melbourne LW! Speakers will be limited to 5 minutes with room for questions. If you have something you would like to present a lightning talk on, please contact Louise with your topic at lvalmoria@gmail.com or talk to Richard on the day.

The Dojo is likely to run for 2-3 hours, after which some people will get dinner together.

If you have any trouble finding the venue or getting in, text or call Richard on 0421231789

If you would like to present at a future Dojo or suggest a topic, please fill it in on the Rationality Dojo Roster: http://is.gd/dojoroster

To organise similar events, please send an email to melbournelw@gmail.com

January's social meetup is scheduled for this Friday (16th January) at 6:30pm as usual. This month, we will be returning to the Bull & Bear Tavern on Flinders Lane.

Our social meetups are relaxed, informal events where we chat and often play games. The start and finish times are very loose - people will be coming and going throughout the night, so don't worry if you are coming later or have to leave early.

Where? The Bull & Bear Tavern, 347 Flinders Lane, Melbourne (on Flinders Lane between Queen and Elizabeth)

When? From 6:30pm until late, Friday January 16th.

Contact? If you have any questions, just text or call Richard on 0421231789

Dinner? The Bull & Bear serve typical pub food until 9pm. Some of us will most likely go for our traditional post-meetup souvlakis at Stalactites, some time around 11-12.

Games? We will have our own section of the Bull & Bear with tables and chairs, and can bring board games to play. If you'd like to play something, bring it along and you should be able to rustle up a group easily.

To organise similar events, please send an email to melbournelw@gmail.com

The Less Wrong Sunday Rationality Dojos are crafted to be serious self-improvement sessions for those committed to the Art of Rationality and personal growth. Each month a community member will run a session involving a presentation of content, discussion, and exercises.

Continuing the succession of immensely successful dojos, Stephanie will run a session on powering up your training by both learning and teaching others. Stephanie brings insights from training animals and coaching humans to creating the habits and responses that we desire in ourselves and others.

For our first dojo of the year we'll have something outside! If the weather is poor we will move to Helen's place which is nearby.

As always, we will review the personal goals we committed to at the previous Dojo (I will have done X by the next Dojo). Our goals are now being recorded via Google Forms here - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1MCHH4MpbW0SI_2JyMSDlKnnGP4A0qxojQEZoMZIdopk/viewform, and Melbourne Less Wrong organisers have access to the form results if you wish to review the goals you set last month.

This month, we are also seeking 2-3 lightning talks from members. Have you learned something cool? Gained an insight from one of the LessWrong sequences? Give a lightning talk and share it with Melbourne LW! Speakers will be limited to 5 minutes with room for questions. If you have something you would like to present a lightning talk on, please contact Louise with your topic at lvalmoria@gmail.com

The Dojo is likely to run for 2-3 hours. After the dojo, we will then have a low key gathering at Helen's place to give LW Melbourne a chance to get to know Alyssa Vance, a Google software engineer who is visiting from the Bay Area. Bring drinks or snacks, and we might order something to eat.

If you have any trouble finding either the park or Helen's place, call Louise on 0419 192 367.

If you would like to present at a future Dojo or suggest a topic, please fill it in on the Rationality Dojo Roster: http://is.gd/dojoroster

To organise similar events, please send an email to melbournelw@gmail.com

[ATTN: Please remember the new location for the dojos: the Jenny Florence Room, Level 3, Ross House at 247 Flinders Lane,Melbourne. 3:30pm start / arrival - formal dojo activities will commence at 4:00pm.]

The Less Wrong Sunday Rationality Dojos are crafted to be serious self-improvement sessions for those committed to the Art ofRationality and personal growth. Each month a community member will run a session involving a presentation of content, discussion, and exercises.

Continuing the succession of immensely successful dojos, Chris will run a session on conveying ideas effectively in online communication.

As always, we will review the personal goals we committed to at the previous Dojo (I will have done X by the next Dojo). Our goals are now being recorded via Google Forms here - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1MCHH4MpbW0SI_2JyMSDlKnnGP4A0qxojQEZoMZIdopk/viewform, and Melbourne Less Wrong organisers have access to the form results if you wish to review the goals you set last month.

This month, we are also seeking 2-3 lightning talks from members. Speakers will be limited to 5 minutes with room for questions. We will be asking for talks from attendees present, but if you already have a talk topic in mind, please contact Louise at lvalmoria@gmail.com

The Dojo is likely to run for 2-3 hours, after which some people will get dinner together.

If you have any trouble finding the venue or getting in, call Louise on 0419 192 367.

If you would like to present at a future Dojo or suggest a topic, please fill it in on the Rationality Dojo Roster: http://is.gd/dojoroster

November's social meetup is scheduled for this Friday (21st November) as usual. This month, we will be trying out a new venue, at the Bull & Bear Tavern near Flinders Street Station.

Our social meetups are relaxed, informal events where we chat and often play games. The start and finish times are very loose - people will be coming and going throughout the night, so don't worry if you are coming later or have to leave early.

Where? Bull & Bear Tavern, 347 Flinders Lane, Melbourne (on Flinders Lane between Queen and Elizabeth)

When? From 6:30pm until late, Friday November 21st

Contact? If you have any questions, just text or call Richard on 0421231789

Dinner? The Bull & Bear do serve food. At about 11pm, we will most likely go for our traditional post-meetup souvlakis at Stalactites

Games? We will have our own section of the Bull & Bear and can bring board games. If you'd like to play something, bring it along and you should be able to rustle up a group.

To organise similar events, please send an email to melbournelw@gmail.com