Logic

Admission to the museum is free. This exhibition will be on display from February 19 until April 19, 2026. If you cannot attend the opening, please stop in and see the show at your convenience. Call ahead for hours. This exhibition is a comprehensive exploration of the symbiotic relationship between the world of fashion and fine art. Featuring more than 140 objects, including garments, accessories, textiles, photographs, and original artworks drawn from MFIT's permanent collection, *Art X Fashion* challenges the traditional hierarchies of visual culture, presenting fashion and art each as parallel, potent expressions of social, intellectual, and creative forces. Curated by Dr. Elizabeth Way, curator of costume and accessories at MFIT, the exhibition reflects MFIT's mission to advance the understanding and appreciation of fashion's critical role in culture. The core of *Art X Fashion* lies in its profound engagement with the eternal question: "Is fashion art?" The exhibition explores the ways that fashion has always been a partner, not a follower, of fine art, highlighting typically overlooked integrations throughout history. This includes examples of how the two disciplines have worked together to create European styles, from the drama of Rococo and Neoclassical grandeur to the unsettling world of Surrealism, to the shock of Pop Art and postmodernism. **Share your excitement using #ArtXFashionMFIT** **Go to https://www.fitnyc.edu/museum/exhibitions/art-fashion/index.php for more information.**

Join us for a casual and engaging discussion about celestial happenings under the glow of the Blue Moon. Facilitated by Alexander D. Santiago, this Astrology Circle welcomes everyone interested in exploring the current astrological landscape. **What to Expect:** * 🌌 Open Forum and Discussion: Explore the celestial phenomena shaping our world. * 🌠 Aligning Intentions: Discover how to synchronize personal and global intentions with cosmic cycles. * 🌟 Meaningful Conversations: Relax and connect with fellow astrology enthusiasts in a welcoming atmosphere. **Don't miss this opportunity to connect with the cosmos and like-minded individuals at our Blue Moon Astrology Circle!**

Join us for the February edition of the New York AI Engineers Tech Talk, a monthly gathering focused exclusively on AI engineering. Whether you’re a seasoned machine learning engineer or a fullstack dev curious about how to work with LLMs, this is your space to dive deep into real-world projects, technical challenges, and creative solutions. **What to Expect:** Each month, we invite AI engineers to share something they’ve built, the challenges they faced, and how they solved them. It’s all substance, no fluff, designed for engineers by engineers. **This Month’s Presenters:** * [Clint Robinson](https://www.linkedin.com/in/clintjrobinson/), Cofounder & CTO @ [Parable](https://www.askparable.com/) * [Kanta Garg](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kantagarg17/), Solutions Architect, @ [AWS](https://aws.amazon.com/free/?trk=4bff893e-6f19-4cd8-accc-699c73895d8c&sc_channel=ps&trk=4bff893e-6f19-4cd8-accc-699c73895d8c&sc_channel=ps&ef_id=CjwKCAiA1obMBhAbEiwAsUBbIjpvfpgxARu0OgSrgx8WQcILBZRZMZK0HtEhvhqVvnLQSUyWj22OixoCnfwQAvD_BwE:G:s&s_kwcid=AL!4422!3!651751059780!e!!g!!aws!19852662197!145019195897&gad_campaignid=19852662197&gbraid=0AAAAADjHtp9VoTN00O-dtavU5bsNHCdCS&gclid=CjwKCAiA1obMBhAbEiwAsUBbIjpvfpgxARu0OgSrgx8WQcILBZRZMZK0HtEhvhqVvnLQSUyWj22OixoCnfwQAvD_BwE) * [Hegar Garcia](https://www.linkedin.com/in/hegargarcia/), Tech Lead @[Fonzi](https://fonzi.ai/) **The Crowd:** You’ll be joining a mix of software developers, data scientists, AI engineers, and technical founders working at or curious about the future of applying AI at the application layer. It’s a casual, high-signal environment perfect for learning something new and meeting peers in the NYC AI Engineering scene. **Agenda:** * 6:30 to 7:15 PM – Networking with pizza and soft drinks courtesy of [Fonzi AI](https://fonzi.ai/) * 7:15 to 7:20 PM – Opening remarks * 7:20 to 8:05 PM – Three 10 minutes Tech Talks with 5 minute Q&A * 8:05 to 8:30 PM – Meet the speakers and connect with other attendees **Location:** Fonzi HQ (Ground Floor) 25 Kent Avenue Brooklyn AI Engineers is run by [Fonzi](https://fonzi.ai/). Fonzi is a talent marketplace that connects elite engineers with top AI companies through a monthly, high signal, structured hiring process called Match Day. We run AI Engineers communities in both New York and [San Francisco](https://www.meetup.com/san-francisco-ai-engineers/events/?eventOrigin=your_groups). If you are interested in speaking at a tech talk, email lauren@fonzi.ai with your LinkedIn profile, the location you want to speak in (NY or SF), and a short abstract on how you are applying or building with AI in your current role. Use the subject line “AI Engineers Abstract Submission”.

# To attend enroll here: # [https://luma.com/q6kuetpe](https://luma.com/q6kuetpe) # Agenda​ ​5 - 5:45: Pizza / Beer ​​5:45 - 6:15: NetApp, what we do, our role in open source - Mariah McLaughlin, NetApp ​​6:15 - 7:00: Unleashing AI in Cassandra 5 - Ritam Das, NetApp ​​7:00 - 8:00: When “Eventually” Meant 11 ms: Designing Deterministic Cassandra Architectures in the Telecom Core - Thomas Elliott, Your Augmented Life Advisory Services ​​8:00 - 9:00: Networking

This romantic social experiment transforms the 42nd Street Shuttle (S Train) into a mobile venue for serendipitous connection. By participating, commuters signal their openness to romance through a simple floral code: a **red rose** for men and a **white rose** for women. The Floral Protocol * **The Signal:** Wear your designated rose clearly on your lapel or hold it in your hand while traveling between **Times Square** and **Grand Central**. * **The Connection:** Maintain intentional eye contact to confirm mutual interest. * **The Proposal:** In a gesture of classic chivalry, the man may drop to one knee. * **The Acceptance:** If the woman accepts the gesture, she gently assists him back to his feet, followed by a celebratory kiss to mark the beginning of their shared story. Plan Your Route The shuttle runs continuously, making it easy to participate at any time. You can check real-time service status on the MTA Official Website to ensure a smooth journey. After a successful connection, many couples choose to celebrate their first moments together at the iconic **Grand Central Terminal**, which offers various dining options listed on the Grand Central Dining Directory. \-\-\- **El Ritual de Conexión** **El Código de Vestimenta:** Los hombres llevan o visten una rosa roja 🌹; las mujeres llevan o visten una rosa blanca. **La Chispa:** Entre el ajetreo del Tren S (Lanzadera), busca a tu contraparte floral. Cuando encuentres a alguien que cautive tu corazón, mantén la mirada para cerrar la brecha entre extraños. **El Gesto:** Tras la señal silenciosa, el hombre se pone de rodillas en el suelo del vagón—un tributo audaz y clásico a la mujer frente a él. **La Unión:** Para aceptar, la mujer toma suavemente su mano para ayudarlo a levantarse, sellando el momento con un beso mientras el tren avanza hacia su destino. **El Comienzo de Tu Historia** Una vez que bajes del andén, no dejes que el impulso se desvanezca. * **Celebra el Momento:** Haz la transición del metro a la grandeza de la Terminal Grand Central. Puedes encontrar un rincón tranquilo para su primera conversación real consultando el Mapa de Grand Central Terminal. * **Una Primera Cita Cerca:** Si la chispa es inmediata, toma un cóctel en el histórico Campbell Bar o un café en una de las muchas cafeterías de la terminal. * **Logística del Viajero:** Asegúrate de que tu encuentro romántico no se vea interrumpido por retrasos verificando el Estado del MTA Shuttle antes de salir con tu rosa.

**RSVP on the [343 Labs website](https://www.343labs.com/events/nyc-ableton-user-group-10/) to reserve your seat!** We are excited to bring you the next in-person NYC Ableton User Group meetup! As always, the meetup is open to producers, songwriters, DJs, and musicians of all types and proficiency levels looking to exchange ideas, network, meet like-minded producers, and learn new tips and tricks from our presenters and fellow participants. In this special topic Ableton User Group, we'll look at drum programming in Live 12 from a beginner perspective. We'll discuss the difference between making your drums with audio samples and MIDI, when to use Session view vs. Arrangement view, and how drum programming looks different for different genres. During the event, you will also have the opportunity to see the 343 Labs facilities, meet some of their instructors, and learn about their courses. **This month’s Ableton User Group will be hosted by John Selway.** John Selway is one of 343’s longest-standing instructors and is considered a pillar of the 343 community, known for his wildly popular Techno Saturdays stream on 343 TV. He is considered a techno trailblazer of his time, with a career that started in his hometown, NYC, in the 90s. He is known for his contributions to the early productions of Deep Dish, his first success as part of the seminal New York underground duo Disintegrator, his long-running collaboration with Christian Smith, and his many releases on Serotonin records. **Links:** [Website](https://www.selwaymusic.net/)

Hello Magnum Friends!! Please join me at a brand new wine bar - Mamali - in the West Village (near Christopher St & 7th Ave) to enjoy their fantastic wine & delicious Georgian food options. Yes, they are located in the old “Village Cigars” store. We will be their exclusive guests during this event & everyone will be on their own tab for this event. Hope to see you there! --Jeff

Join us for weekly discussions of Jacques Derrida's 1967 deconstruction of the speech/writing binary in western philosophy, *Of Grammatology*. **Required reading for this meeting: ch. 2 Linguistics and Grammatology (pg. 29) up to The Hinge _[La Brisure_] (pg. 71)** (Note: we’re meeting at 2pm this week instead of our usual 1pm) Most of us are reading the [2016 edition of the book](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DbDLEE6P5JsS9hkTAR-vGfG6E-Wh9BGn/view?usp=sharing). We plan to meet weekly and work our way through the whole book about 30–40 pages at a time. We'll be meeting at Art Cafe + Bar in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn. This event is free but we're all still socially obligated to purchase something, and Art Cafe is a cool place that we should support! They have a bar and they serve coffee and tea among other non-alcoholic drinks, as well as food.

Did you turn the lights off in the apartment this morning? Yes, I am certain of it. What kind of certainty do we have in mind here? It seems that this kind of certainty is relative to the usual assumptions we are all willing to make on an everyday basis such as: my memory can be reasonably trusted, if I turned off the lights this morning they won't magically turn back on, the person asking me isn't looking for a mathematical proof, etc. When we study philosophy, though, we encounter skeptical arguments which can call into question many everyday assumptions we are all willing to make without much reflection. How should we synthesize these philosophical arguments with everyday practice? In a famous essay by G. E. Moore, he argues against the skeptics and idealists that he sees as popular in philosophy at the time, and gives what he calls a proof that two human hands exist: "By holding up my two hands, and saying, as I make a certain gesture with the right hand, ‘Here is one hand’, and adding, as I make a certain gesture with the left, ‘and here is another’." Your reaction to this argument could be elated excitement that finally a philosopher is defending common sense or you may react with confusion, what does Moore think philosophy should be about? For this week, we will take Wittgenstein in On Certainty as our guide for how to make sense of this discrepancy. Wittgenstein specifically responds to Moore's argument and provides a much more nuanced discussion of the various different language games that we play in philosophy and everyday life. For this week, I will prepare slides containing what I see as the most important aphorisms in On Certainty and we will meet to discuss these nuggets of wisdom together. Participants should read the short essay (1 page) by Moore [here](https://rintintin.colorado.edu/~vancecd/phil201/Moore1.pdf) and the entirety of On Certainty (90 pages) before attending this in person meeting. I will be reading from this version [here](https://www.amazon.com/Certainty-Harper-Perennial-Thought-English/dp/0061316865) and a free copy can be found [here](https://circuitdebater.org/w/archive_files/On%20Certainty.pdf/507953768/On%20Certainty.pdf). For the brave at heart, you may also want to tackle the expanded essay by Moore which can be found [here](https://www.ditext.com/moore/common-sense.html), but I don't recommend it unless you have the time and the interest. \*\*\*We will be meeting in the Seahorse classroom for this discussion\*\*\* For questions please send me a message or post to meetup. Best, Brian

Food For Thought (F4T) is a friendly weekend brunch for people who enjoy discussing serious and "serious" topics with other smart, engaging people. We welcome everyone, whether you are a card-carrying philosopher or are maybe not quite sure who Plato was. The only qualification you need is that you enjoy thinking and eating and can do both at the same time! The F4T Brunch meets on the second and fourth Sunday of each month. We will have a new suggested topic each month, though wandering off topic is also allowed! (Good luck trying to stop that from happening.) These will span Science, Philosophy, Politics, History, Economics, and more. Attendees will be invited to propose the topic for the next brunch. We are a friendly group but we must restrict attendance to 12 members so we can all participate in a common conversation. And if you sign up, we expect you to show up! Two no-shows and you will be blocked from attending. To keep up-to-date on CFI-NYC events you should sign up for our monthly newsletter. Go to https://cfi-nyc.org/ and at the lower right click on Receive E-Mails. Topic for each event to be announced in the Comments section below...

Tickets: $45.25 ( incl. $5.25 fees ) (advance registration required) Click the link below to register for this event: [https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1981940627770](https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1981940627770) Imagine staring into a frame and seeing a three-dimensional image so real, you’re tempted to reach out and touch it — no screens, no goggles, just pure light. That’s the magic of holography: a mesmerizing fusion of art and laser science that captures depth and motion with mind-bending precision. Now’s your chance to uncover its secrets during a trip inside a NYC holography landmark like no other. Join [New York Adventure Club](http://www.nyadventureclub.com "http://www.nyadventureclub.com") for an exclusive after-hours tour of Holographic Studios, the world’s longest-running holography gallery and subterranean laser lab where science fiction meets reality in a truly one-of-a-kind creative space. Led by Sy Rivers, longtime collaborator of holography pioneer Jason Sapan and director of Holographic Studios’ New York City location, our unique experience will include: * **An overview of the origins and science of holography**, from its early developments to cutting-edge techniques used today * **A close-up look at groundbreaking holographic formats**, including multi-channel, motion, and computer-generated holograms * **A guided walkthrough of the studio’s eclectic collection**, featuring celebrity portraits, rare commissions, and holograms not typically on display * **A descent into the subterranean laser laboratory**, featuring a live laser light show and optical experiments that reveal how holograms are made * **Time to explore the gallery and ask questions**, with insight from a true expert in the field At the end of the experience, all guests will go home with a **holographic memento**! See you there! \*Please note that the subterranean laser lab is only accessible via a staircase in the adjacent building. The space is low-lit, similar to a photographic darkroom, and features laser light during demonstrations. **About Sy** Sy Rivers is a seasoned holography artist and educator who has spent years working alongside Dr. Jason Sapan, one of the original pioneers of the medium. As director of Holographic Studios’ New York City location, Sy leads tours, creates original holograms, and continues to push the boundaries of this unique fusion of science and art. Disclaimer By attending a New York Adventure Club experience, you accept our [terms of service](https://about.nyadventureclub.com/terms "https://about.nyadventureclub.com/terms"). Categories: In-Person, Factory & Facilities Tours

IMPORTANT: PLEASE USE THE QR CODE SENT TO YOUR EMAIL TO ACCESS THE BUILDING Come show your support for your fellow developers! We’re very happy to bring the community together for an evening of learning and connection. This time, we'll have a community member sharing a use case and, as usual, an Elastic employee sharing their expertise as well. Join us to learn something new and meet others who are passionate about search, observability, and security. **Agenda:** * 5:30 pm: Doors open; say hi and eat some food * 6:00 pm: Agent Builder: Providing Relevant Context for Data Driven Agents", by Kathleen DeRusso, Principal Software Engineer I at Elastic * 6:30 pm: Q&A * 6:40 pm: Improving Search Ranking with LambdaMART and Elasticsearch, by Brandon (Anbang) Wu, Senior Machine Learning Engineer at Quizlet * 7:10 pm: Q&A * 7:20 - 7:30 pm: Networking and event wrap-up **Abstract** **"Agent Builder: Providing Relevant Context for Data Driven Agents"** What are agents? What is context engineering? Join us as we dive into the importance of context engineering for providing relevant information to agents, and how to build grounded agents using Elastic Agent Builder. **"Improving Search Ranking with LambdaMART and Elasticsearch"** Quizlet’s search extended manual Elasticsearch boosts with a Learning-to-Rank (LambdaMART) model. Using query, engagement, and content features, we trained on study signals and validated with A/B tests, achieving measurable lifts in study rates: +3.42% on blended pages, +1.86% on sets pages, and +1.05–1.81% in downstream outcomes. This talk shares how we combined a custom ML re-ranker with Elasticsearch results—covering training data design, offline evaluation, latency, and model interpretability—and offers guidance for Elastic users to go beyond boosting and improve ranking quality. **Where**: Elastic NYC Office 1250 Broadway, Floor 16, Training Room New York, NY 10001 **When**: Feb 19th \| Doors open at 5:30 PM If you’re a long-time Elastic user or just starting your journey, this is the perfect opportunity to share ideas, meet new people, and get inspired. See you there!

We have all at some point used the words logical vs. illogical or rational vs. irrational as words to mark our agreement or disagreement with someones actions. So we have some idea of what these words mean, but in my experience, we use these words in wildly different ways throughout everyday conversation. One of the objectives of philosophy is to get clear about concepts. Hence the goal of this talk is to get clear about what reason and logic mean for the analytic philosophers while exploring the history of this development by Frege, Russell, and Wittgenstein. We will introduce the concept of a valid and sound argument which will motivate two questions 1. What does it mean for an argument to be logical? 2. How do we pick true premises? The discussion of these questions will lead us to Wittgenstein's ideas in On Certainty as we meditate on the insight that "Explanation begins somewhere." **———————————————————————————————————————** This talk is part of the 🧠 **NYC Philosophy & Psychology Readers Spring Conference 2026** For full event details—including venue, schedule, and attendance info—visit: 👉 [https://www.meetup.com/reading-philosophy/events/312317415/](https://www.meetup.com/reading-philosophy/events/312317415/) **———————————————————————————————————————**

Welcome to the NYC Philosophy & Psychology Readers Spring 2026 Colloquium! The topic for this colloquium is "**What is Reason and what is it good for?**". We will have two talks and discussions related to this topic. Since 2019 this meetup group has enabled readers of philosophy and psychology to come together to form friendships and foster insights by engaging in thoughtful discussions on significant concepts discovered from reading books and intellectual consumption. ### **❗ IMPORTANT RSVP INFO** We encourage you to attend both talks, they are designed to go together. However, each session has **its own RSVP link** below — **please RSVP to each talk individually**. This allows us to better manage space requirements and the specificities of each event. Space is limited, seating is **first-come, first-served.** Seating capacity is 40 seated, (or \~70 if everyone stands up). ⚠️ Sessions will begin **once the speaker is ready and the room is seated**. Please **arrive on time**, as **no late entry** will be allowed after a session begins. **🧠 NYC Philosophy & Psychology Readers Spring Colloquium 2026 (#NYCPPRC) - Saturday, March 7th 2026** **🎤 Agenda** *🌊🐴 Seahorse Classroom (3pm to 5pm)* 3:00pm - [Logic and the Early Analytic Philosophers - Brian Allen PhD](https://www.meetup.com/reading-philosophy/events/312712737/) 4:00pm - 15 minute break 4:15pm - [Connecting your mind to a computer (BCIs and LBMs) - Ryan Bohman](https://www.meetup.com/reading-philosophy/events/312328189/) 🍽️ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Socialize in Food Court 🏛️ Venue Notes: \* **Location & Access:** Market 57 classrooms at Pier 57. Doors lock at 8 PM (but you may exit anytime). \* **Finding Rooms:** Refer to the [P57 Classroom & Market Map](https://s3.amazonaws.com/ts-prod-assets.tripleseat.com/assets/067/412/368/P57_Map_Classroom_Market_Jan_2024_1_.pdf) \* **Food:** Market 57 food is allowed in classrooms. **No outside food or alcohol.** \* **Temperature Alert:** AC may be chilly — bring a jacket! **Saturday, March 7, 2026** **Location: Community Classrooms @ Pier 57, NYC - W 15th St West Side Highway Located inside Pier 57, New York, NY 10011** [https://pier57nyc.com/community-spaces/community-classrooms/](https://pier57nyc.com/community-spaces/community-classrooms/)

Note you MUST register at this link to be admitted to the Simons Foundation building: [A Cellular Mystery: How Do Many Cell Types Arise From a Single Genome? Tickets, Wed, Feb 25, 2026 at 6:00 PM | Eventbrite](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-cellular-mystery-how-do-many-cell-types-arise-from-a-single-genome-tickets-1981367898722?aff=odeccpebemailcampaigns&utm_source=eventbrite&utm_medium=ebcampaigns&utm_campaign=55077565&utm_term=ctabutton&mipa=ABIdvVvCjnbEvE6m33hjo2gSV6nrwPpPI5u_rvRO3eEEziXXXM6Ola1qwnhnQI3uqa1zc_CRPdPRXXMLJPu_qqYkiWR9DvtTGIeAKHi9L3JcPA981OzMrm2_iXII_wsREYPwACE0-AS6EdYNpl7C5DSkzggaogj8WUgKmapfmtngCsMUvs3vrCTfJXOw5oReL8sBcvvL4wGYXNzRkWVKiasff4ZeiEE6zd1uHwpNqHIHlnYXY8_T6o0ox_vVmRFNGyHy0xIAgLdGZwDbdZnCEEVTi7gDn7CiNg) Although nearly every cell in the body has essentially the same genome, each cell type makes different use of that genome and expresses a subset of all possible genes. This has motivated efforts to characterize the molecular composition of various cell types in humans and across multiple model organisms, using both transcriptional and proteomic approaches. In this Presidential Lecture, Stephen Quake will present how his team used single-cell transcriptomics to create a human reference atlas comprising more than 1 million cells from 24 different tissues and organs, many from the same donor. This atlas enabled molecular characterization of more than 400 cell types, their distribution across tissues and tissue-specific variation in gene expression and provides an experimental basis for understanding the cell type diversity that can be generated from a single genome. [Quake](https://med.stanford.edu/profiles/stephen-quake "https://med.stanford.edu/profiles/stephen-quake") is the Lee Otterson Professor of Bioengineering and Applied Physics at Stanford University. He has received numerous awards for his contributions to science and is one of only two dozen scientists elected to all three National Academies. Previously, he was head of science at the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (2022–2025), founding co-president of the Chan Zuckerberg Biohub (2016–2022), a Howard Hughes Medical Institute investigator (2006-2016), and a professor at the California Institute of Technology (1996–2005). \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- After the lecture, CFI-NYC members are invited to go to dinner and continue the conversation.

Adults‑only night of magic, comedy, and up‑close interactive fun with the Winick Brothers Magicians! BYOB (Beer & Wine). Over 21. Get ready for a fun‑filled, adults‑only evening with the Winick Brothers Magicians! This high‑energy, interactive experience blends laugh‑out‑loud comedy, mind‑bending magic, and up‑close moments that happen right before your eyes — all woven together into one unforgettable show. This isn’t your typical magic night. The Winick Brothers bring a unique mix of sharp humor, audience participation, and magic that keep the entire room buzzing. creating an intimate, immersive atmosphere perfect for a night out with groups, friends or a memorable date. Over 21 only. BYOB (Beer & Wine) and snacks welcome. Come ready to laugh, be amazed, and enjoy a magical night you won’t forget. Winick Brothers Magicians 141 Franklin Ave. Nutley, NJ 07110 Register now on Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com/e/winick-brothers-magical-experience-tickets-1981959604530?aff=oddtdtcreator

In this session, we’ll discuss two short but influential essays by Martin Heidegger: * The Question Concerning Technology * Science and Reflection Together, these essays ask: What happens to the world, and to us, when science and technology become the dominant ways reality is understood? Heidegger is not asking whether technology is good or bad, nor is he calling for a rejection of science. Instead, he argues that modern technology and modern science shape how reality *s*hows up for us. Training us to see nature, time, work, and even ourselves primarily as resources to be measured, optimized, and managed. He calls this way of seeing “enframing.” In *The Question Concerning Technology*, Heidegger explores how modern technology differs from earlier forms of making and craft, and why its danger lies less in machines themselves than in the narrowing of how we understand meaning and value. In *Science and Reflection*, he deepens this analysis by examining scientific thinking itself, suggesting that science succeeds precisely because it operates within a projected framework and that reflection begins when we become aware of those hidden assumptions. **Reading for this week (60 pages total):** Martin Heidegger: * The Question Concerning Technology (33 pages) * Science and Reflection (27 pages) I will be reading the essay collection available [here](https://a.co/d/9RGWuUb). Free pdfs are available online if you search for them. **Rules for Our Group** **1\. Be Courteous** Respectful disagreement is totally acceptable; Condescension is not. **2\. Be Concise** Keep comments brief, on topic, and allow space for others to join in. **3\. Do the Reading** If you have not done the reading for the week you are welcome to attend and *listen* to the discussion, but out of respect for those who have read, you will not be permitted to participate in the discussion. Finally, **Please update your RSVP if you are no longer able to attend the event.** * inaccurate RSVPs make it difficult for coordinators to plan successful events * inaccurate RSVPs prevent waitlisted individuals from attending \*Multiple no shows may result in losing RSVP privileges for future events. For more info and FAQ on the group click [here](https://docs.proton.me/doc?mode=open-url&token=VN7EBB6A7R#u8EIecPo6nCs). Looking forward to the discussion! \- Brent

Join us on **Thursday, February 26** at **Datadog Times Square**. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. to give attendees plenty of time to grab pizza and socialize, and the talk begin at 7:15 p.m. Following the success of the UnConf we've absorbed all of your feedback and have two awesome speakers! **Robin Molen-Grigull is CTO at Fullstack.Trade** \- a stealth mode firm focused on high performance compute and latency in the Web3 space\. **Storage Tetris: Compile-Time Solutions for 32-Byte Storage Constraints** Fitting arbitrary Rust structs into fixed 32-byte storage slots is a puzzle, but Rust’s macros and type system make it solvable. Automatic layout and lazy loading, combined with a small macro, turn low-level storage primitives into clean .field() accessors. Associated types and compile-time offset calculations eliminate manual storage arithmetic while remaining zero-cost. **James Logan is a Principal Scientific Software Engineer at Commonwealth Fusion** **Interpn: Fast Interpolation** James Logan recently delivered a ten minute lightning talk at Rust Boston. The goal of that talk was to share "Everything I learned making software 300x faster than state-of-the-art". James has used Interpn in a way like never seen before, improving performance in a way that is unimaginably unique and can be applied by so many engineers. This is definitely one not to be missed. **[Lawrence Harvey](https://www.lawrenceharvey.com/)** is Rust NYC's official recruitment partner, with Ross providing support as a co-organizer and financial support. The space is generously sponsored by our partner **Datadog.**

**\*\*Please note:** **to attend this event, you must be registered and approved here:** [https://luma.com/pt8n7cwe](https://luma.com/pt8n7cwe). Anyone who is not registered and approved will not be admitted to the venue. Thank you. -- We’ve all done a lot of talking in the last few months (years??) about coding agents, advancements in models, and AI slop. In this meetup, we're bringing all of this together as our speakers talk about how to squeeze even more out of AI so you can actually ship something you're proud of. Be our guest, hear from the speakers we've assembled, and bring your hard questions. We're here to learn from each other, successes and failures alike. *** ​**Talks** ​[Tobie Morgan Hitchcock](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobiemorganhitchcock/) (CEO, SurrealDB) Building agent memory with knowledge graphs ​[Richard Feldman](https://x.com/rtfeldman) (Zed, AI team) Exploring live AI workflows + Q&A ​[Shashank Goyal](https://x.com/shashankgoyal95) (OpenRouter, Founding Engineer) Models, benchmarks, and how everything really stacks up *** ​**Agenda** * ​18:00 - Doors + drinks + food * ​18:30 - Welcome * ​18:35 - **Lightning talks (15 minutes each)** * ​20:20 - Drinks + networking * ​21:00 - Close *** ​**About the speakers** ​[Tobie Morgan Hitchcock](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobiemorganhitchcock/) (CEO, SurrealDB) ​Tobie Morgan Hitchcock is CEO & Co-Founder of SurrealDB, an AI-native, multi-model database for modern applications. A tech entrepreneur and software engineer with 17 years in software and cloud computing, he specialises in distributed databases and highly available systems. ​[Richard Feldman](https://x.com/rtfeldman) (Zed, AI team) ​Richard created the Roc programming language, wrote the book Elm in Action, and hosts the Software Unscripted podcast. And now he's building Zed's AI features and shipping (seemingly) faster than the speed of light. ​[Shashank Goyal](https://x.com/shashankgoyal95) (OpenRouter, Founding Engineer) ​Shashank is a seasoned software engineer and founder, currently working on making AI inference easier for millions of devs at OpenRouter.