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We have monthly meetings where we discuss a popular post from Slate Star Codex and let the conversation drift to whatever topics people like. Previously we read Superintelligence and the CFAR handbook together. We also have occasional talks on instrumental rationality. Anyone is welcome and no background reading is required.

Discussion article for the meetup : Superintelligence chapter 7 WHEN: 09 June 2017 05:45:00PM (+0200) WHERE: Lindstedtsvägen 3, room 1537, SE-114 28 Stockholm, Sverige 1. The superintelligent will The relation between intelligence and motivation Instrumental convergence Self-preservation Goal-content integrity Cognitive enhancement Technological perfection Resource acquisition You don't have to have...

Discussion article for the meetup : Superintelligence chapter 6 WHEN: 26 May 2017 05:45:00PM (+0200) WHERE: Lindstedtsvägen 3, room 1537, SE-114 28 Stockholm, Sverige 1. Cognitive superpowers Functionalities and superpowers An AI takeover scenario Power over nature and agents You don't have to have read the book, though it will...

Discussion article for the meetup : Modern portfolio theory WHEN: 19 May 2017 05:45:00PM (+0200) WHERE: Lindstedtsvägen 3, room 1537, SE-114 28 Stockholm, Sverige Learn the basics of risky assets and leverage. This talk contains math presented in an accessible way for the inexperienced. After the talk you should know...

Discussion article for the meetup : Superintelligence chapter 5 WHEN: 12 May 2017 05:45:00PM (+0200) WHERE: Lindstedtsvägen 3, room 1537, SE-114 28 Stockholm, Sverige 1. Decisive strategic advantage Will the frontrunner get a decisive advantage? How large will the successful project be? Monitoring International collaboration From decisive strategic advantage to...

Discussion article for the meetup : Stockholm Slate Star Codex Meetup WHEN: 06 May 2017 01:30:00PM (+0200) WHERE: café Dox, Stora Nygatan 31, 111 27 Stockholm, Sweden This is a meetup where we will discuss topics related to the blogg Slate Star Codex, for example rationality, science and effective altruism....