Oklord — LessWrong

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I agree absolutely - however the effect wanes. I found the behavior would go extinct maybe a week or so after a 20 minute session of doing this. Reading this has inspired me to do the straightforward thing and just practice weekly.

Meetup : Less Wrong Sydney: 17th September: MInd Games

Oklord

13y

Discussion article for the meetup : Less Wrong Sydney: 17th September: MInd Games

WHEN: 17 September 2012 06:30:00PM (+1000)

WHERE: 77 Liverpool Street, Sydney, Australia, Level 2

As suggested earlier- mind games for all!

We'll be attempting some basic social games, as inspired by http://lesswrong.com/lw/58/build_skills_in_the_right_order/ - simple stuff, like holding eye contact for absurd periods without staring down, and simple enunciation games.

Also, Rejection therapy! I personally expect everyone here to ask to join a strangers board game. Extra points for success!

You need only bring enthusiasm and preparation for awkwardness. Also the desserts here are pretty decent...

Discussion article for the meetup : Less Wrong Sydney: 17th September: MInd Games

Meetup : Less Wrong Sydney: 20th August

Oklord

14y

Discussion article for the meetup : Less Wrong Sydney: 20th August

WHEN: 20 August 2012 06:30:00PM (+1000)

WHERE: 565-567 George Street, Sydney, Australia 2000

Hey all!

Just a reminder for the up-coming meet up at the Sydney RSL - level 3 at the restaurant.

Wed did not get to try nomic last time- barring a better idea, might as well give it a shot now

Discussion article for the meetup : Less Wrong Sydney: 20th August

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Meetup : Less Wrong Sydney 16th July Event for Less Wrong

Currently at level 4, Sydney RSL

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Meetup : Less Wrong Sydney 16th July Event for Less Wrong

Just show up! Only one guy bites, you'll be warned about him. Strongly suggest you join the FB group in case you get lost though - http://www.facebook.com/groups/219526434802422/

Meetup : Less Wrong Sydney 16th July Event for Less Wrong

Oklord

14y

Discussion article for the meetup : Less Wrong Sydney 16th July Event for Less Wrong

WHEN: 16 July 2012 06:35:00PM (+1000)

WHERE: 565-567 George Street, Sydney, Australia 2000

Hello everyone - the time has come for another meet up!

As per suggestions made at the previous event, the food at Norita's is crap, and Mafia has proven to be more fun than most board games. Hence, the suggestion goes that we might try City of Sydney RSL!

That said, esoteric pursuit is encouraged, and if you want to bring any materials like board games, feel free! Suggestions on time changes, venue changes and topics, as always, are solicited from the floor.

Discussion article for the meetup : Less Wrong Sydney 16th July Event for Less Wrong

Meetup : Less Wrong Sydney - June

Oklord

14y

Discussion article for the meetup : Less Wrong Sydney - June

WHEN: 28 June 2012 06:30:00PM (+1000)

WHERE: 77 Liverpool Street, Sydney, Australia, Level 2

[Note - because of a large proportion of people attending who do not regularly read less wrong, a more general topic was chosen]

On this night, the topic is something recently highlighted on Less Wrong's sister blog, Overcoming bias. http://www.overcomingbias.com/2012/06/the-smart-are-more-biased-to-think-they-are-less-biased.html

Essentially, do you think being smarter makes you more fair in your judgement? Does the ability to see more patterns make you better, or merely more likley to be a conspiracy theorist?

Don't know the topic? Worried this is just another cult out for your organs? Doesn't matter. Come for the mindset, board games and to meet new people. Also, the increasingly absurd desserts available at Norita's Cafe and Board games.

Feel free to bring whomever you wish, as always. If you want to invite friends to the group, ask for admin status in the FB group!

Discussion article for the meetup : Less Wrong Sydney - June

Meetup : Less Wrong Sydney

Oklord

14y

Discussion article for the meetup : Less Wrong Sydney

WHEN: 11 June 2012 06:00:00PM (+1000)

WHERE: 77 Liverpool Street, Sydney, Australia, Level 2

Hey all! As usual, we'll be conducting our meet up at the Norita Cafe and Board Games. And furthermore, as usual, we'll be soliciting topics from the floor.

FB group availible at http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/219526434802422/

Discussion article for the meetup : Less Wrong Sydney

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Rational Toothpaste: A Case Study

I'm going to start using this article as a kicking off point for new people to "get" less wrong...

Meetup : Less Wrong Sydney -Social

Oklord

14y

Discussion article for the meetup : Less Wrong Sydney -Social

WHEN: 31 May 2012 06:00:00PM (+1000)

WHERE: 77 Liverpool Street, Sydney, Australia, Level 2

Hey all!

At the suggestion of at least 4 people (THAT'S QUORUM TO ME!) we will be conducting meetups on an "every 2 weeks" schedule. Following the Melbourne example, the intention is to alternate between social and rationality meet ups - based again on the alternating monday-thursday schedule.

Furthermore, we suppose there might be synergies to to attempting to integrate ourselves with circus soc on some evenings - somehow there seems to be a large demographic overlap. Thoughts are solicited!

As always, meetup FB group can be found at http://www.facebook.com/groups/219526434802422/

Discussion article for the meetup : Less Wrong Sydney -Social

Meetup : Less Wrong Sydney - Bayes and Fun Theory

Oklord

14y

Discussion article for the meetup : Less Wrong Sydney - Bayes and Fun Theory

WHEN: 21 May 2012 06:00:17PM (+1000)

WHERE: 77 Liverpool Street, Sydney, Australia, Level 2

As suggested via the FB group, this coming meeting's topic will be Bayes and Fun theory. Now looking for Bayes games!

We are making this regular now - So every 3rd week, alternating Mondays/Fridays. As before, we will meet at Cafe Norita for a topic as yet fleshed out. Join us on facebook for more info, or comment here for your suggestions!

http://www.facebook.com/groups/219526434802422/

P.S. Just a congratulations to the "Post Hocs" (so classy guys) on their win at last meetings' Fact or Crap game. Their superior use of confidence values to justify wild guessing was sublime!

Discussion article for the meetup : Less Wrong Sydney - Bayes and Fun Theory

Replying toMeetup : Less Wrong sydney - Prediction gambles and location testing

Oklord14y

Meetup : Less Wrong sydney - Prediction gambles and location testing

Oh oh oh and as always, look up "Less wrong - Sydney" on FB. PM me if you can't find it. If you don't have FB, PM your email and we'll keep you posted.

Meetup : Less Wrong sydney - Prediction gambles and location testing

Oklord

14y

Discussion article for the meetup : Less Wrong sydney - Prediction gambles and location testing

WHEN: 03 May 2012 06:00:00PM (+1000)

WHERE: 77 Liverpool Street, Sydney, Australia, Level 2

Hey everybody!

Apologies for the short notice on this meeting, but it felt preferable to sort this sooner given we are testing out a new location and time- Norita Cafe & Board Games (It's on level 2 - elevator access is weird, if you think you'll have trouble, contact ahead!). The topic is pretty social- we will attempt to build a small pool

Oklord14y

Meetup : Sydney meetup - Biased pandemic and other games

I was told around 4 or more? We had ~7 people last meeting so I don't see why it would not work. Partially the "other games" bit is because there is an upper limit of how many people can play, so we need to have side activities!

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Meetup : Sydney meetup - Biased pandemic and other games

Oklord

14y

Discussion article for the meetup : Sydney meetup - Biased pandemic and other games

WHEN: 17 April 2012 07:30:00PM (+1100)

WHERE: 22 the promenade sydney

Hey everybody. Deep inside the king street brewery, we plan to bring out rationalist board and card games. This, of course, is a much more social meet-up!

If your still on the fence about showing, Sydney turnout so far is good but could be better! We know you are out there, lurkers.

We have a FB group set up - just search Less wrong Sydney, or PM me with your FB name to add.

Discussion article for the meetup : Sydney meetup - Biased pandemic and other games

Meetup : Sydney - Core sequences

Oklord

14y

Discussion article for the meetup : Sydney - Core sequences

WHEN: 13 March 2012 06:00:00PM (+1100)

WHERE: 22 the promenade sydney

Hey everybody. Deep inside the king street brewery, we'll be hopefully coming to a discussion of the core sequences, as suggested at the last meeting. Plus general hanging about!

We have a FB group set up - just search Less wrong Sydney, or PM.
Dates, as always are fungible.

Discussion article for the meetup : Sydney - Core sequences

Replying toMeetup : Sydney Rationality meet-up No.2

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Meetup : Sydney Rationality meet-up No.2

As you enter look for a white sign on the table and a guy in a red tie

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Meetup : Sydney Rationality meet-up No.2

Last time we did - and we will probably have some short follow up.

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Meetup : First Sydney 2012 meetup.

I'm wearing a blue tie, white shirt and have an IPad propped up with the less wrong logo

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Meetup : First Sydney 2012 meetup.

Should be worth noting that what I thought was the James squire brewhouse is the king street brewhouse, identifiable by numerous blue umbrellas with the blue tounge logo. I'm here now. Also, of anyone could confirm the existence of the "James squire brewhouse, I would be interested.