DC ACX May Events

[Downtown DC ACX]

Dedicated Discussion Meetup: May 10, 7:30 pm
Join us on Saturday, May 10th for Washington DC's Astral Codex Ten Dedicated Discussion Meetup in Herndon. This session's question was something raised at the last discussion group and is "What gives something Moral Weight?"

With people having concerns about animal rights and with the possibility of more advanced computer programs, having an idea of what potentially gives these entities moral weight has value. Join the discussion about what characteristics of an entity gives it an inherent value that people should care about how it's treated.

The discussion will happen from approximately 7:30 pm until 9:00 pm. You can arrive as early as 6:30 PM and there will be an informal social before and after the dedicated discussion. Some snacks and refreshments will be provided; feel free to bring your own.

This will take place at 205 Meeting House Station Square #403, Herndon, Virginia 20170. There is a parking lot for the building, nearby street parking, and a nearby bus stop. Use code 0072 on the call box and Ben can buzz you in.

Questions can be directed to Ben Schwab at schwabb...@gmail.com. 

ACX Meetup / Nerd Party: May 17, 7pm

This month's meetup will be Saturday, 4/17 at 7:00pm. If the weather is nice we may end up outside on the patio with a fire. As ever, all friends, plus ones, and interesting acquaintances are welcome!

We're potlucking, so please bring your best dish and drinks, several others will be as well. The kitchen counter book exchange continues to be popular so please keep bringing books you'd like to share. And if anyone wants to organize other activities, please let us know.

The address is 1002 N Street NW, follow the sign for "Free Utility". It's 2 blocks from Mt. Vernon square metro and 6 blocks from Metro Center. There is street parking, the 24/7 gas station at 1317 9th Street will cheaply sell you a spot. If you have any issues or questions, message us here or call/text Michael at 415-321-9669 

DC Forecasting & Prediction Markets Meetup: May 29th, 6pm
This month’s DC Forecasting & Prediction Markets Meetup will be Thursday, May 29th at 6pm. Featured speaker: Ethan Rosen, Assistant General Counsel at Aristotle (PredictIt). Details and RSVP at  https://partiful.com/e/krcNdYxlCWRq7X6feUtF