Note: This is probably going to be a pretty small gathering since a bunch of people will be out of town, but I (Jeremy) will be there at least, reading a book and/or fiddling on the internet and/or handing out flyers for PauseAI.

Someone told me recently about this ACX post about Conflict Vs. Mistake Theory, which sounded interesting to me.  I haven't yet read it - will do so before the meetup - but here's ChatGPT's summary:
In “Conflict vs. Mistake,” Scott Alexander contrasts two ways of understanding political disagreement. Mistake Theory sees politics as a cooperative effort disrupted by misunderstandings or bad information, fixable through reasoned debate. Conflict Theory, by contrast, sees politics as a power struggle between groups with opposing interests. Alexander leans toward Mistake Theory for its potential to foster dialogue but acknowledges Conflict Theory’s relevance in describing real-world power dynamics. He suggests using both frameworks to better grasp political complexity.

Come by if you'd like to discuss it and/or other stuff.  

Venue: L'Esplanade Tranquille, 1442 Clark. Rough location here: https://plus.codes/87Q8GC5P+P2R. Note: join our Discord server to receive last-minute information in case of bad weather. I'll be at a table outside the main entrance (or inside if it's raining) with a bunch of flyers around me, call/text if you need assistance: 514-435-4130.

Date & Time: Saturday, June 7th, 2025, 1-4PM.

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