What we’re about
A bespoke networking event for those with multidisciplinary passions looking to get involved in academic/independent research, create their own startup, or learn from likeminded people.
For our first monthly event, we will have a notable speaker from venture capital or academia to launch our goal of building the intellectual and biotech space in South Florida.
Creatives, founders, students, PhDs, investors, biohackers, or curious individuals are welcome!
Who are we? Ekkólapto® is an incubator for ethical, ambitious intellectuals who want to change paradigms and progress humanity's collective philosophy.
Upcoming events (1)
See all- Philosophy & Computational Complexity | Scott Aaronson @ UT AustinThe University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX
• Main Event Page: https://lu.ma/complexity
# WHAT ⭐️:
• Guests will join us for a live Q&A discussion with Professor Scott Aaronson (UT Austin & OpenAI) on his influential essay: Why Philosophers Should Care About Computational Complexity.
• More work from Scott Aaronson can be found on his site: https://scottaaronson.blog
• Get a chance to directly ask Scott and our group your most burning questions in computing, AI, and philosophy!
• Catering: Enjoy food, snacks, and beverages during our event!
• Hosted by Addy from ekkolapto.org. Previous hackathons and salons at MIT and FAU.
• Sponsored by: David Protein, Sylvum AI.# WHEN 🗓️:
• Saturday May 17th from 5:30PM CDT to 9PM CDT.
# WHO 👀:
• Students, researchers, professors, and founders passionate about fields of philosophy and logic, computer science and AI, math and physics, engineering, and cognitive science.
• A technical background is preferred but not required. Even if you think you are not a fit for this event, apply anyways!# SCHEDULE 🗒️:
• 5:30PM to 6PM: Networking + Check-In.
• 6PM to 8:30PM: Live Q&A with Professor Scott Aaronson as he discusses his influential essay "Why Philosophers Should Care About Computational Complexity".
• 8:30PM to 9PM: Closing Remarks + Networking.# WHERE📍:
• Located at The University of Texas at Austin.
# PREVIOUS SALONS 📸:
• Past Polymath Salons and discussions are uploaded for you to watch on the Ekkolápto channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ekkolapto3
## PRESENTING POLYMATHS💡:
Each vetted Polymath gets a chance to present and actively discuss their work at our salons:
• Safal Aryal (Tufts University): https://sites.google.com/view/safalaryal
• Dugan Hammock (UT Austin, Wolfram Institute, UMass Amherst, University of Tübingen): https://www.linkedin.com/in/dugan-hammock-ba49b111a/
• Dan Van Zant (Florida Atlantic University, Sylvum AI): https://www.danielvanzant.com
• TBA.
