The former tells the tale of an anthropologist trying to narrate the story of Hamlet to the Tiv, and taught their interpretationthe true meaning of Hamlet. It's great meta-storytelling.
The latter describes a cult that served as a fascinating coordination mechanism to unify rival groups and maintain hierarchies. It demonstrates how cultural institutions can be used for collective action and self-interest. Twisted anti-Moloch!
Please suggest topics or readings for future meetups on this form here.
Venue: L'Esplanade Tranquille, 1442 Clark, possibly second floor balcony, possibly in the outdoor area. Date & Time: Saturday, August 31st, 2024, 1:00PM.
Please RSVP by clicking "Going" at the top of this post. It is not mandatory, but it helps with planning the event and encourages others to come.
Contact me on Discord @bionicd0lph1n or by email at acxmontreal@gmail.com if you have trouble finding us or any other issues.
Please also join the mailing list and our Discord server if you haven't already. We host biweekly ACX Montreal meetups (and more), so join us if you don't want to miss any of them!
Note: ACX Everywhere Montreal is two weeks after this meetup, on September 14th. Add it to your calendar and RSVP here!
Come on out to the ACX (Astral Codex Ten) Montreal Meetup! This week, we're talking about anthropology.
Reading/Viewing Recommendations:
The former tells the tale of an anthropologist trying to narrate the story of Hamlet to the Tiv, and taught
their interpretationthe true meaning of Hamlet. It's great meta-storytelling.The latter describes a cult that served as a fascinating coordination mechanism to unify rival groups and maintain hierarchies. It demonstrates how cultural institutions can be used for collective action and self-interest. Twisted anti-Moloch!
Please suggest topics or readings for future meetups on this form here.
Venue: L'Esplanade Tranquille, 1442 Clark, possibly second floor balcony, possibly in the outdoor area.
Date & Time: Saturday, August 31st, 2024, 1:00PM.
Please RSVP by clicking "Going" at the top of this post. It is not mandatory, but it helps with planning the event and encourages others to come.
Contact me on Discord @bionicd0lph1n or by email at acxmontreal@gmail.com if you have trouble finding us or any other issues.
Please also join the mailing list and our Discord server if you haven't already. We host biweekly ACX Montreal meetups (and more), so join us if you don't want to miss any of them!
Note: ACX Everywhere Montreal is two weeks after this meetup, on September 14th. Add it to your calendar and RSVP here!
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