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Come on out to the ACX (Astral Codex Ten) Montreal Meetup. We will be hosting a discussion on how the internet has impacted society.
Our exploration will cover the internet's effect on collective consciousness, its future role, and the potential effects of AI.
Recommended reading:
Description:
We will be hosting a "deep questions" event. Participants will split into pairs and take turns answering an open-ended question. Then, you get paired up with someone else and repeat the process with a different question.
The activity will begin at 1:30 pm and take about 1 hour. The rest of the time will be spent on open discussion.
Venue:
McLennan Library Building at McGill. 3459 Mc Tavish St
Room: HSSL - M5-37A
Directions to room: Inside McLennan Library Building, take the stairs or one of the elevators to the 5th floor. Take the door on your right. Room M5-37A is the first door on your left
Date & Time: Saturday, February 4th, 2023 at from 1-3pm.
RSVPing is... (read more)
Thanks for sharing it on FB. I'd say don't put it on meetup or their mailing list because it's a more casual event. But it's something I'll consider for bigger meetups in the future.
Venue:
Olde Orchard pub & grill at 20 Prince Arthur street W.
Date & Time: December 17th, 2022 at 1pm.
Description:
Come on out to the ACX (Astral Codex Ten) Montreal Meetup. No readings this time, just a social meetup for the busy month of December to discuss recent blogs and curiosities.
Please try to RSVP as we will make a reservation at the restaurant.
Venue:
McLennan Library Building at McGill. 3459 Mc Tavish St
Room: HSSL - M5-37A
Directions to room: Inside McLennan Library Building, take the stairs or one of the elevators to the 5th floor. Take the door on your right. Room M5-37A is the first door on your left
Date & Time: Saturday, November 26th, 2022 at 1pm.
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Come on out to the ACX (Astral Codex Ten) Montreal Meetup. We will be hosting a discussion on the education system.
We will be exploring the failings of the modern education system and theorizing on how those came to be, while also pondering its place in society going forward.
Recommended reading:
Venue:
Olde Orchard pub & grill at 20 Prince Arthur street W.
Date & Time: Saturday, October 15th, 2022 1pm.
Description:
Come on out to the ACX (Astral Codex Ten) Montreal Meetup. We will be hosting a discussion on bureaucracy and the theories behind collective action.
We will be exploring how bureaucracies function in practice and theory. Practical ideas include how to navigate and establish bureaucracies. It is impressive that people are able to come together to work at scale in these organizations but few seem to operate to their fullest potential.
Recommended reading:
How To Use Bureaucracies by Samo Burja (18m read) explores the origins of a bureaucracy as a means of accomplishing things.
For fans of history, Jean... (read more)
Please see details on the Los Angeles group event page: Los Angeles Rationality / Montréal LessWrong / Rational Ottawa Joint Online Meetup (Sunday, October 2nd).
Los Angeles Rationality, Montréal LessWrong, and Rational Ottawa are putting on a joint online event for members of both meetup to meet each other and have fun conversations.
Location: On the LAR discord. (Invitation link: https://discord.gg/TaYjsvN)
Schedule (Pacific Time):
12:45PM - 1:00PM - Online check-in.
1:00PM - 1:15PM - Opening Remarks for LAR / ML / RO organizers.
1:15PM - 1:20PM - Discussion Room Setup.
1:20PM - 1:50PM - Randomized Discussions 1.
1:50PM - 1:55PM - Discussion Room Setup.
1:55PM - 2:25PM - Randomized Discussions 2.
2:25PM - 2:30PM - Discussion Room Setup.
2:30PM - 3:00PM - Randomized Discussions 3.
3:00PM - 3:10PM - Group Wrap up.
This meetup format is a bit unique. We'll check into on group video chat on the LAR... (read more)
Remember: Please check this page the day of, as I will update it in the event of rain.
Venue:
Jeanne-Mance Park, at the corner of Duluth and Esplanade. Rough location here: https://plus.codes/87Q8GC89+37
Look for a guy wearing a blue shirt and a bucket hat.
Date & Time: September 24th 2022 at 1pm.
Description:
Come on out to the ACX (Astral Codex Ten) Montreal Meetup. Meetups Everywhere is advertised on the blog so we will likely have a few new people. Come and give them a warm welcome! What to expect: discussion about ACX and adjacent blogs, and various rationalist topics.
RSVPing is not mandatory but it helps with planning the event and encourages others to come.
Venue:
Due to projected rain, the venue has been changed to to the nearby Olde Orchard pub & grill at 20 Prince Arthur street W.
Date & Time: August 21st, 2022 2pm.
Description:
Come on out to the ACX (Astral Codex Ten) Montreal Meetup. We will be hosting a discussion about an intriguing and exciting topic: the Lindy effect.
Simply put, the Lindy effect states that the longer something has existed, the longer it will continue to exist. The lifespan of non-biological entities increases as time goes on, instead of decreasing. If we keep this in mind, we might ignore the newest trends and decide to spend our time on things that have withstood the test of... (read more)
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The date is Saturday, June 18th 2022 at 1:00pm. Due to the projected rain, we will be meeting at Ye Old Orchard on Prince Arthur Street.
Description:
Come on out to the ACX (Astral Codex Ten) Montreal Meetup. We will be hosting a discussion about a topic familiar to us all: Trying.
It is the difference between getting things done and accomplishing nothing. It often seems like putting in an effort is tiring and difficult, but does that just mean we're doing it wrong? How do we deceive ourselves into thinking we're trying when we're actually not?
We have selected two pieces that contain some ideas on what we can hope to achieve when we try,... (read more)