A) Two conversation starter topics this week will be. (see links on page 2)
1) Forer Statements As Updates And Affirmations-by Scott Alexander
2) "«Boundaries», Part 1: a key missing concept from utility theory" by Andrew Critch
B) We will also have the card game Predictably Irrational. Feel free to bring your favorite games or distractions. This is a pet-friendly park and meeting.
C) We usually walk and talk for about an hour after the meeting starts. There are two easy-access mini-malls nearby with hot takeout food available. Search for Gelson's or Pavilions in the zipcode 92660.
D) Share a surprise! Tell the group about something that happened that was unexpected or changed how you look at the universe.
E) Make a prediction and give a probability and end condition.
F) Contribute ideas to the group's future direction: topics, types of meetings, activities, etc.
Conversation Starter Readings: These readings are optional, but if you do them, think about what you find interesting, surprising, useful, questionable, vexing, or exciting.
You may not be as weird as you think you are, and that can help you understand other people and yourself better. What do you think are the underlying common denominator of Forer statements, and how do you think they apply to you? How can we use a more realistic vision of other people to improve society? Do you think these questions are biased toward college students?
2)"«Boundaries», Part 1: a key missing concept from utility theory" by Andrew Critch
When do boundaries create value and when do they diminish it? What are the aspects of boundaries that create utility, perhaps predictability, safety, ownership, and the right to refuse (BATNA)? What boundaries do we need? What do we get rid of?
Orange County ACX 14 Forer Statements and Boundaries
Due to the Cold weather, we are meeting at my house nearby! 1970 port Laurent Place, 92660
Hello folks!
I am glad to announce the 14th of a continuing series of Orange County ACX/LW meetups. Meeting this Saturday and most Saturdays.
Contact me, Michael, at michaelmichalchik@gmail.com with questions or requests.
Saturday, 12/17/22, 2 pm
1900 Port Carlow Place, Newport Beach, 92660The Picnic tables outside the community clubhouse33.6173166789459, -117.85885652037152https://goo.gl/maps/WmzxQhBM2vdpJvz39Plus code 8554J48R+WFJActivities (all activities are optional)
A) Two conversation starter topics this week will be. (see links on page 2)
1) Forer Statements As Updates And Affirmations-by Scott Alexander
2) "«Boundaries», Part 1: a key missing concept from utility theory" by Andrew Critch
B) We will also have the card game Predictably Irrational. Feel free to bring your favorite games or distractions.
This is a pet-friendly park and meeting.C) We usually walk and talk for about an hour after the meeting starts. There are two easy-access mini-malls nearby with hot takeout food available. Search for Gelson's or Pavilions in the zipcode 92660.
D) Share a surprise! Tell the group about something that happened that was unexpected or changed how you look at the universe.
E) Make a prediction and give a probability and end condition.
F) Contribute ideas to the group's future direction: topics, types of meetings, activities, etc.
Conversation Starter Readings:
These readings are optional, but if you do them, think about what you find interesting, surprising, useful, questionable, vexing, or exciting.
1) Forer Statements As Updates And Affirmations
Audio
https://astralcodexten.substack.com/p/forer-statements-as-updates-and-affirmations
You may not be as weird as you think you are, and that can help you understand other people and yourself better. What do you think are the underlying common denominator of Forer statements, and how do you think they apply to you? How can we use a more realistic vision of other people to improve society? Do you think these questions are biased toward college students?
2)"«Boundaries», Part 1: a key missing concept from utility theory" by Andrew Critch
Audio
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2037297/11168046
Text
https://www.alignmentforum.org/posts/8oMF8Lv5jiGaQSFvo/boundaries-part-1-a-key-missing-concept-from-utility-theory
When do boundaries create value and when do they diminish it? What are the aspects of boundaries that create utility, perhaps predictability, safety, ownership, and the right to refuse (BATNA)? What boundaries do we need? What do we get rid of?
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