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Request for Comments on Online LessWrong/SSC Meetup--Rump Session

by JoshuaFox
18th Mar 2020
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[-]Davidmanheim5y60

Do you have a Time / Date? (With time zone, obviously, since that matters.)

Also, I'd request a "no COVID" rule for the rump session - I want to socialize to take a break.

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[-]JoshuaFox5y20

I do not have a time or date as this post is just to determine interest and to plan.

Yes! No COVID, definitely.

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[-]Davidmanheim5y40

Note that EA global is this weekend, and I think there's a big EA facebook meetup next weekend, but more socializing is good. We want to increase physical distancing, but reduce social isolation. More meetups are better - especially if we can get more international socializing.

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[-]NSegall5y40

That's a great idea, I would definitely love to participate!

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[-]glix5y10

Me too, I love the idea.

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[-]JoshuaFox5y20

Good let's do it! https://www.facebook.com/events/512407003041509/

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EDIT: We're doing it!

See here for meetup announcement.


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Anyone interested in an online LessWrong/SlateStarCodex meetup?

We'd start with personal introductions for some sociability, and then do a Rump Session, where anyone can step up and give a four minute talk; then, if you want to keep talking, the audience votes on whether to go another three minutes. Talks can be spontaneous rather than prepared, and on any subject that you'd like: Science topics, poetry readings, or anything else.

At LessWrong Israel, we've found this to be a lot of fun--no risk of being bored or boring, as talks are so short.

As it would be online, people from anywhere could join as timezones allow.

If you think you'd like such a thing, please upvote and/or comment.