What we're about

This meetup is for all those interested in the Effective Altruism or Rationality communities.

Effective Altruism is a movement that focuses on making our altruistic efforts as impactful as possible. For more information, visit our website!

The Rationality community is concerned with self improvement, decision making, and overcoming bias. Here's a quick primer.

Even if you aren't familiar with these communities, or think you aren't a "typical" Rationalist/EA, or if you think you would be awkward or something, please don't hesitate to join! We'd love to have you.

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Upcoming events (4+)

Coffee hangout

Rochester Brewing and Roasting Company

Come join us for a casual coffee as we share what's been going on in our lives and chat about anything under the sun.
The first 30-45 minutes will be a coworking session where we all do some variation of a weekly review. The rest will be a round table discussion on things that interest and inspire us.

Meant as a little slice of humanist ritual and community. All are welcome, even if you aren't familiar with our community, or you think you'll be awkward, or if you think aren't the "typical" Rationalist/EA/whatever. :)

Books and Booze

Minsky's Pizza

Come join us as we discuss the book of the month! It is not necessary to have read the book, we have great discussions regardless.

This week we will be discussing critiques of the philosophy of 'Longtermism' generally, or of Will MacAskill's book 'What We Owe the Future' specifically. Bring your favorite critique!

Note: The meeting room we will be in has a maximum tab limit of 5. If you plan to order anything, be prepared to share a tab with a small group of people. Bringing cash is easiest, Venmo is the second-easiest.

Coffee hangout

Rochester Brewing and Roasting Company

Come join us for a casual coffee as we share what's been going on in our lives and chat about anything under the sun.
The first 30-45 minutes will be a coworking session where we all do some variation of a weekly review. The rest will be a round table discussion on things that interest and inspire us.

Meant as a little slice of humanist ritual and community. All are welcome, even if you aren't familiar with our community, or you think you'll be awkward, or if you think aren't the "typical" Rationalist/EA/whatever. :)

Coffee hangout

Rochester Brewing and Roasting Company

Come join us for a casual coffee as we share what's been going on in our lives and chat about anything under the sun.
The first 30-45 minutes will be a coworking session where we all do some variation of a weekly review. The rest will be a round table discussion on things that interest and inspire us.

Meant as a little slice of humanist ritual and community. All are welcome, even if you aren't familiar with our community, or you think you'll be awkward, or if you think aren't the "typical" Rationalist/EA/whatever. :)

Past events (105)

Coffee hangout

Rochester Brewing and Roasting Company