Thinkers and Drinkers
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Thinkers and Drinkers
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#2I've recently moved back to Ann Arbor and one of the goals I set was to create some type of social club that is in a similar vein as the one described in this article. Essentially I hope to create a chill 'third-spot' for the mingling of smart minds from different disciplines and age groups. Somewhere to openly argue or perhaps share the wealth of their obtained knowledge. Has anyone on HN attempted anything similar? Any advice on what worked well and what failed?
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#3I've recently moved back to Ann Arbor and one of the goals I set was to create some type of social club that is in a similar vein as the one described in this article. Essentially I hope to create a chill 'third-spot' for the mingling of smart minds from different disciplines and age groups. Somewhere to openly argue or perhaps share the wealth of their obtained knowledge. Has anyone on HN attempted anything similar?…
> Has anyone on HN attempted anything similar? Any advice on what worked well and what failed?
I used to be on the board of a local Hackerspace for couple of years. Hackerspaces are sort-of similar places, they encourage a lot of smart people to get together and tinker with stuff. However, in context of interdisciplinary exchange, due to the technology and community focus, there's way too many programmers and way too little beer involved.
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#4I've recently moved back to Ann Arbor and one of the goals I set was to create some type of social club that is in a similar vein as the one described in this article. Essentially I hope to create a chill 'third-spot' for the mingling of smart minds from different disciplines and age groups. Somewhere to openly argue or perhaps share the wealth of their obtained knowledge. Has anyone on HN attempted anything similar?…
> Has anyone on HN attempted anything similar? Any advice on what worked well and what failed? I used to be on the board of a local Hackerspace for couple of years. Hackerspaces are sort-of similar places, they encourage a lot of smart people to get together and tinker with stuff. However, in context of interdisciplinary exchange, due to the technology and community focus, there's way too many programmers and way too…
The main downside of the Hackerspace is the tragedy-of-the-commons aspect. Lots of tools and toys just asking to be lost or broken. Tends to create lots of rules and dampen the social atmosphere a bit.
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#5I've recently moved back to Ann Arbor and one of the goals I set was to create some type of social club that is in a similar vein as the one described in this article. Essentially I hope to create a chill 'third-spot' for the mingling of smart minds from different disciplines and age groups. Somewhere to openly argue or perhaps share the wealth of their obtained knowledge. Has anyone on HN attempted anything similar?…
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#6I've recently moved back to Ann Arbor and one of the goals I set was to create some type of social club that is in a similar vein as the one described in this article. Essentially I hope to create a chill 'third-spot' for the mingling of smart minds from different disciplines and age groups. Somewhere to openly argue or perhaps share the wealth of their obtained knowledge. Has anyone on HN attempted anything similar?…
I'm not a Mason but I always assumed this is what Freemasons are about (rather, the lodge setting and a deep/understood openness between brothers - "builders" from all walks of life). I'm probably completely wrong (never inquired, but have known plenty!) so take that with a boulder of salt
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#7I've recently moved back to Ann Arbor and one of the goals I set was to create some type of social club that is in a similar vein as the one described in this article. Essentially I hope to create a chill 'third-spot' for the mingling of smart minds from different disciplines and age groups. Somewhere to openly argue or perhaps share the wealth of their obtained knowledge. Has anyone on HN attempted anything similar?…
It looks like the group described was fairly exclusive: members were voted in. That probably contributed a lot to making sure that the community was reflective of the best qualities of the members.
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#8Earlier quoted context omitted.
> Has anyone on HN attempted anything similar? Any advice on what worked well and what failed? I used to be on the board of a local Hackerspace for couple of years. Hackerspaces are sort-of similar places, they encourage a lot of smart people to get together and tinker with stuff. However, in context of interdisciplinary exchange, due to the technology and community focus, there's way too many programmers and way too…
The main downside of the Hackerspace is the tragedy-of-the-commons aspect. Lots of tools and toys just asking to be lost or broken. Tends to create lots of rules and dampen the social atmosphere a bit.
Maybe buy-your-own-tools hackerspaces are the way forward. This would also generate revenue and presumably facilitate the mushrooming of new hackerspaces.
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#9I've recently moved back to Ann Arbor and one of the goals I set was to create some type of social club that is in a similar vein as the one described in this article. Essentially I hope to create a chill 'third-spot' for the mingling of smart minds from different disciplines and age groups. Somewhere to openly argue or perhaps share the wealth of their obtained knowledge. Has anyone on HN attempted anything similar?…
That's an admirable goal. No idea about Ann Arbor but I suppose the first step in herding cats is finding or attracting them. Figure out what they want (other cats, fun toys, bonus lives) or where they live and maybe go pillage the local hackerspace/academic/arts crowds for characters. Intellectual social clubs like botanical, aeronautical, mushrooms and so forth can also turn up interesting types.
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#10“I drink and I know things” -- Tyrion Lannister
Sometimes you need to step outside yourself and let your guard down on your normal routine to see things more clearly.
Humans and sedation have always been a part of one another, it can lead to realizations. A good place or group of friends/debaters can help understanding, analysis and lead to quality of life improvements.
Sometimes you need to take the scenic route and just take it in to see things from a new perspective more open than closed.