All:

There are a few upcoming events over the next month or so. As a reminder there is a meetup in Rockville this weekend and a downtown meetup on the 29th or April at the Foggy Bottom Pub. I am also announcing another single topic discussion meetup in Herndon on May 6th. The question for discussion will be "Should the development of artificial intelligence be halted?" Details are below. I hope you can come to some or all of these events.

In Gratitude,

Ben Schwab

ACX DC Meetup in Rockville 

Saturday April 8th, 6 PM - 10 PM

Facebook Event for RSVPs and discussion: https://www.facebook.com/events/1064365274937699

We will have a Rockville, Maryland meetup on Saturday, April 8th. This will be a social meetup with light refreshments provided.

• Time: 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM

• Place: 1707 Tweed St., Rockville, MD 20851 (Kayla's house)

• You can park on the street or take the metro to Twinbrook (contact Kayla if you need a ride). Also, let me know if you have any dietary needs weirder than vegetarianism. I hope you can make it!

Spring Schelling Point / Mini Meetups Everywhere

Downtown at the Froggy Bottom Pub on K Street

Saturday, April 29th, starting at 6 PM

Facebook Event for RSVPs and discussion: https://www.facebook.com/events/562820449276368

Alternative Lesswrong Event Listing: https://www.lesswrong.com/events/DRrEn7GDz8GksBdMR/washington-dc-acx-mini-meetups-everywhere-spring-2023

We've rented the Froggy Bottom Pub again for this Spring's ACX Shelling Point / Mini-Meetups Everywhere. Scott Alexander describes it as:

Since this is not the "come once a year" version, we're guessing we won't fill the place like we did in the Fall. So instead of renting the whole place, we'll be on the restaurant side with some lighter food, soft drinks, and enough space and tables to mingle. As before, alcohol and full meals will be available for purchase from the bar, but no purchases are required.

Dedicated Discussion Meetup

• Saturday, May 6th, 2023.

• Single topic discussion will take place between approximately 7:30 and 9:00.

• You can arrive as early as 6:30 and there will be an informal social before and after the dedicated discussion.

• Location: 205 Meeting House Station Square #403, Herndon, Virginia 20170.

• There is a free parking lot next to the building, nearby street parking, and a nearby bus stop.

• Call or text Ben Schwab to gain access to the building: 240-391-6021.

• Topic: "Should the development of artificial intelligence be halted?"

• Questions can be directed to Ben Schwab at schwabbenjamin [at] gmail [dot] com .

• Some snacks and refreshments will be provided; feel free to bring your own.