LW/ACX Saturday (7/1/23) happiness, hedonism,wireheading and utility.  

Hello Folks!

We are excited to announce the 32nd Orange County ACX/LW meetup, happening this Saturday and most Saturdays thereafter.

Host: Michael Michalchik

Email: michaelmichalchik@gmail.com (For questions or requests)

Location: 1970 Port Laurent Place, Newport Beach, CA 92660

Date: Saturday, July 1st 2023

Time: 2 PM

Conversation Starters (Thanks Vishal):

1. Not for the Sake of Happiness (Alone) — LessWrong https://www.lesswrong.com/posts/synsRtBKDeAFuo7e3/not-for-the-sake-of-happiness-alone (audio on page)
2. Are wireheads happy? - LessWrong https://www.lesswrong.com/posts/HmfxSWnqnK265GEFM/are-wireheads-happy
3. How Likely is Wireheading? https://reducing-suffering.org/how-likely-is-wireheading/ 
4. Wireheading Done Right https://qri.org/blog/wireheading-done-right 
    

E) Walk & Talk: We usually have an hour-long walk and talk after the meeting starts. Two mini-malls with hot takeout food are easily accessible nearby. Search for Gelson's or Pavilions in the zip code 92660.

F) Share a Surprise: Tell the group about something unexpected or that changed your perspective on the universe.

G) Future Direction Ideas: Contribute ideas for the group's future direction, including topics, meeting types, activities, etc.