At this meetup, we'll be looking over some of the points made in the recent MIRI book: Smarter Than Us, The Rise of Machine Intelligence. This is a non-technical introduction to some of the problems facing us in creating Friendly Artificial Intelligence. If you haven't read the book this is a great way to get a general overview without reading it yourself or to decide whether or not do so, and if you have read it, you can discuss your favorite parts with others! Time permitting, we may also discuss material from Luke Muelhauser's: Facing The Intelligence Explosion. Both books are available here: http://intelligence.org/all-publications/#books We'll also be doing our usual eclectic mix of life optimization brain storming, snacks, games, and randomness! New members: This specific apartment can be hard to find. Please give Katie a call at 678-416-0248 if you have any problems. And check out our facebook group at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Atlanta.Lesswrong/

(Rescheduled to March 15)

An overview of body hacking, what's possible, what's known, what needs more exploration, and what tools are available to you.

Presenters needed! Do you have expertise on any of this? Lemme know and you can do anything from a full presentation with slides and handouts to leading a discussion on a particular topic.

Also, please check out our facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Atlanta.Lesswrong/

Dual N-back, transcranial electrical stimulation, nootropics, what's all that about? What does the research say on what works and what doesn't? Come found out at Atlanta Lesswrong!

A presenter will be giving a summary of the Dan Hurley book, "Smarter" (http://www.amazon.com/Smarter-Science-Building-Brain-Power/dp/1594631271) as well as smaller discussions on individual topics.

More presenters are needed and encouraged, if you'd like to talk on your favorite method!

Come join us! Our topic this time is how to become immortal. We'll be bring up the various organizations working towards this goal, cryonics, current research etc.

There will be presentation by Oge Nnadi based on the book "Ending Aging," linked here: http://www.scribd.com/doc/56456472/Aubrey-de-Grey-Ending-Aging

Please feel free to look over the book if you like, but it's not required!

We'll be doing our normal eclectic mix of self-improvement brainstorming, educational mini-presentations, structured discussion, unstructured discussion, and social fun and games times!

Check out ATLesswrong's facebook group, if you haven't already: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Atlanta.Lesswrong/ where you can connect with Atlanta Lesswrongers, suggest a topics for discussion at this meetup, and join our book club or study group!

A whole new year! Woah.

We'll start January's meetup with an introduction for new members, discussions of New Year's resolutions and how to achieve them (contribution totally voluntary, of course). Followed up with club stuffs, and then a movie night! Vote for your movie choice on our facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/Atlanta.Lesswrong/ Bring your snuggies and popcorn!

Come join us! We'll be celebrating the Solstice while doing our normal eclectic mix of self-improvement brainstorming, educational mini-presentations, structured discussion, unstructured discussion, and social fun and games times! Check out ATLesswrong's facebook group, if you haven't already: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Atlanta.Lesswrong/ where you can connect with Atlanta Lesswrongers, suggest a topics for discussion at this meetup, and join our book club or study group!

Update, 11/24/13.
New venue! This is a private residence without cats. The address, again is:

Post Lindbergh Apartments 491 Lindbergh Place NE Apt 618 Atlanta, GA 30324

Gate code: 607

Once you enter the gate, make a left and continue till you reach a swimming pool. Apartment 618 is behind the pool. You can park wherever there's space.

Please call Katie at 678-416-0248 with questions.

We've had a last minute hitch in our plans for the meetup, courtesy of the flu! Unfortunately, one of the roommates at our host's house has come down with the flu, and in the interest of protecting our health from contagions, the meetup has been changed to SUNDAY, November 24th, at 7 (SEVEN) PM. Venue TBA soon.

Come join us! We'll be doing our normal eclectic mix of self-improvement brainstorming, educational mini-presentations, structured discussion, unstructured discussion, and social fun and games times! Check out ATLesswrong's facebook group, if you haven't already: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Atlanta.Lesswrong/ where you can connect with Atlanta Lesswrongers, suggest a topics for discussion at this meetup, and join our book club or study group!