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Horatius · 3rd May 2007, 08:42 AM

Bumping this as a reminder of the event tonight. I can make it for the first hour, then I have to go swing swords. Lucky for me, it's pretty close to the dojo this time.

Pipirr · 3rd May 2007, 09:29 AM

Thanks - I forgot to update it!

The venue is Royal Oak by Pretoria Bridge, this time.

We'll be upstairs.

Horatius · 19th July 2007, 08:08 PM

We've got another meetup in Ottawa, after a bit of a lull!

Thursday, August 2, 2007, 7:00 PM at the Canal Royal Oak again.

http://brights.meetup.com/272/calendar/5953011/

Pipirr · 19th July 2007, 08:39 PM

Arse, I can't get to this one! Thursdays are now offlimits for me.

Ah well.

Shame as 14 people have signed up for it already, and I like meeting new people.

Lee Graham · 23rd July 2007, 07:23 AM

I'd attend too, but I'm teaching a class at the time.

Horatius · 23rd July 2007, 09:29 AM

Originally Posted by Pipirr

Arse, I can't get to this one! Thursdays are now offlimits for me.

Ah well.

Shame as 14 people have signed up for it already, and I like meeting new people.

Originally Posted by Lee Graham

I'd attend too, but I'm teaching a class at the time.

Perhaps we should start agitating for a different night. Or start a competing group

Brown · 23rd July 2007, 05:58 PM

D'oh! I'm making my first visit to Ottawa soon, but I won't be there on August 2.

Horatius · 23rd July 2007, 07:03 PM

Originally Posted by Brown

D'oh! I'm making my first visit to Ottawa soon, but I won't be there on August 2.

Let us know when and maybe we could set something up!

Pipirr · 23rd July 2007, 07:15 PM

Originally Posted by Horatius

Let us know when and maybe we could set something up!

Just not on a thursday!......

Pipirr · 31st July 2007, 07:45 PM

Thursday this week, Brights meetup at the Canal Royal Oak. 7pm.

A word from Mike the organiser:

Quote:

Okay so there IS a big turnout. That's great. I've booked space on the inside on the top floor for about 20 people. I'd like to have the patio upstairs, but it's very busy and they don't take reservations. Heck, it could rain.

I've been collecting a few of potential topics and will chat about the latest of the 'new atheists' movement, what's happening locally and my counter to the theory that data inside a black-hole is lost.

I'll also be talking about the plan for our future events for the fall/winter and would welcome any input on books, topics and presenters. I'll be circling around the table gathering input and meeting the new members.

Mike

PS. I'll be there early for dinner as usual.

I won't be there, but Horatius will be (at least for the first part, he says). New people welcome. It's a pub, so just turn up, look out for the meetup sign and wade in. Upstairs, like the man said. And despite the title, atheism definitely optional....

Pipirr · 1st August 2007, 04:08 PM

OK, I will be there. See you there, Horatius.

Pipirr · 8th September 2007, 03:09 PM

New meetup for Monday Sept. 17th:

Quote:

Cognitive Dissonance

When:
Monday, September 17, 2007, 7:00 PM
Where:
Arrow and Loon
99 Fifth Ave
Ottawa , ON K1S 5K4
Info/Map
Description:

Monday September 17, 2007
Topic: Cognitive Dissonance

Comments: This is the 50 year anniversary of the birth of the term Cognitive Dissonance. The term was proposed from observation of the counterintuitive belief that arose from a failed prophecy. Cognitive Dissonance is the feeling of tension in your brain when you have conflicting beliefs.

Reading: Mistakes were made (but not by me): Why we justify Foolish Beliefs, Bad Decisions, and Hurtful Acts ? Elliot Aronson

Suggested beverage: The bad decisions and mistakes lend themselves to a more youthful approach to the evening. I would suggest fuzzy navels and lemon gin and 7up. Non-alcoholic - a large 7-11 grape Slushy.

Location: Arrow and Loon - 99 Fifth Avenue

http://brights.meetup.com/272/calendar/6142938/

New people always welcome.

Pipirr · 16th September 2007, 07:37 PM

Bump reminder:
meetup tomorrow (Monday).

Quote:

Hi everyone,

I've got enough space reserved at the Arrow and Loon on the tables on the terrace area of the restaurant. The terrace is in the middle of the mall next to the fountain. I'll be there about 6:30 for dinner.

BTW, if you haven't read the book, have a gander at the Wiki pages http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cognitive_dissonance
for cognitive dissonance to get a sense of what Aronson and Tavris are presenting in their book.
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Pipirr · 24th October 2007, 05:08 PM

This Friday:

Lee Graham will be reprising his talk from TAM.

----------------------

When:
Friday, October 26, 2007, 7:30 PM
Where:
Jean-Talon Building
Tunney's pasture Ottawa
Ottawa , ON K1A 0T6

-->> Meeting details.

October is Brights/Atheists presentation month. Lee Graham, a researcher studying Evolutionary Computing at Carleton University I.C.E, gave a presentation at the Amazing Meeting 5 in Vegas last winter.

Lee's topic: Digital Darwinian Evolution Produces Irreducible Complexity.

This work is based on the Irreducible Complexity Evolver web applet at http://www.stellaralchemy.com/ice/

It looks like a fascinating talk.

Any and all welcome to attend!

http://brights.meetup.com/272/calendar/6153074/

3rd May 2007, 08:42 AM	#41
Horatius NWO Kitty Wrangler Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ottawa, ON, Canada Posts: 22,028	Bumping this as a reminder of the event tonight. I can make it for the first hour, then I have to go swing swords. Lucky for me, it's pretty close to the dojo this time.
	__________________ Obviously, that means cats are indeed evil and that ownership or display of a feline is an overt declaration of one's affiliation with dark forces. - Cl1mh4224rd

19th July 2007, 08:08 PM	#43
Horatius NWO Kitty Wrangler Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ottawa, ON, Canada Posts: 22,028	We've got another meetup in Ottawa, after a bit of a lull! Thursday, August 2, 2007, 7:00 PM at the Canal Royal Oak again. http://brights.meetup.com/272/calendar/5953011/
	__________________ Obviously, that means cats are indeed evil and that ownership or display of a feline is an overt declaration of one's affiliation with dark forces. - Cl1mh4224rd

23rd July 2007, 09:29 AM	#46
Horatius NWO Kitty Wrangler Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ottawa, ON, Canada Posts: 22,028	Originally Posted by Pipirr Arse, I can't get to this one! Thursdays are now offlimits for me. Ah well. Shame as 14 people have signed up for it already, and I like meeting new people. Originally Posted by Lee Graham I'd attend too, but I'm teaching a class at the time. Perhaps we should start agitating for a different night. Or start a competing group
	__________________ Obviously, that means cats are indeed evil and that ownership or display of a feline is an overt declaration of one's affiliation with dark forces. - Cl1mh4224rd

23rd July 2007, 05:58 PM	#47
Brown Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Twin Cities, Canada Posts: 12,293	D'oh! I'm making my first visit to Ottawa soon, but I won't be there on August 2.
	__________________ Klaatu: I'm impatient with stupidity. My people have learned to live without it. Mr. Harley: I'm afraid my people haven't. I am very sorry. I wish it were otherwise. -- The Day The Earth Stood Still, screenplay by Edmund H. North "Don't you get me wrong. I only want to know." -- Judas in Jesus Christ Superstar, lyrics by Tim Rice

23rd July 2007, 07:03 PM	#48
Horatius NWO Kitty Wrangler Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ottawa, ON, Canada Posts: 22,028	Originally Posted by Brown D'oh! I'm making my first visit to Ottawa soon, but I won't be there on August 2. Let us know when and maybe we could set something up!
	__________________ Obviously, that means cats are indeed evil and that ownership or display of a feline is an overt declaration of one's affiliation with dark forces. - Cl1mh4224rd

3rd May 2007, 09:29 AM	#42
Pipirr Graduate Poster Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: North Posts: 1,457	Thanks - I forgot to update it! The venue is Royal Oak by Pretoria Bridge, this time. We'll be upstairs.

19th July 2007, 08:39 PM	#44
Pipirr Graduate Poster Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: North Posts: 1,457	Arse, I can't get to this one! Thursdays are now offlimits for me. Ah well. Shame as 14 people have signed up for it already, and I like meeting new people.

23rd July 2007, 07:23 AM	#45
Lee Graham Scholar Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 100	I'd attend too, but I'm teaching a class at the time.

23rd July 2007, 07:15 PM	#49
Pipirr Graduate Poster Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: North Posts: 1,457	Originally Posted by Horatius Let us know when and maybe we could set something up! Just not on a thursday!......

31st July 2007, 07:45 PM	#50
Pipirr Graduate Poster Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: North Posts: 1,457	Thursday this week, Brights meetup at the Canal Royal Oak. 7pm. A word from Mike the organiser: Quote: Okay so there IS a big turnout. That's great. I've booked space on the inside on the top floor for about 20 people. I'd like to have the patio upstairs, but it's very busy and they don't take reservations. Heck, it could rain. I've been collecting a few of potential topics and will chat about the latest of the 'new atheists' movement, what's happening locally and my counter to the theory that data inside a black-hole is lost. I'll also be talking about the plan for our future events for the fall/winter and would welcome any input on books, topics and presenters. I'll be circling around the table gathering input and meeting the new members. Mike PS. I'll be there early for dinner as usual. I won't be there, but Horatius will be (at least for the first part, he says). New people welcome. It's a pub, so just turn up, look out for the meetup sign and wade in. Upstairs, like the man said. And despite the title, atheism definitely optional....

1st August 2007, 04:08 PM	#51
Pipirr Graduate Poster Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: North Posts: 1,457	OK, I will be there. See you there, Horatius.

8th September 2007, 03:09 PM	#52
Pipirr Graduate Poster Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: North Posts: 1,457	New meetup for Monday Sept. 17th: Quote: Cognitive Dissonance When: Monday, September 17, 2007, 7:00 PM Where: Arrow and Loon 99 Fifth Ave Ottawa , ON K1S 5K4 Info/Map Description: Monday September 17, 2007 Topic: Cognitive Dissonance Comments: This is the 50 year anniversary of the birth of the term Cognitive Dissonance. The term was proposed from observation of the counterintuitive belief that arose from a failed prophecy. Cognitive Dissonance is the feeling of tension in your brain when you have conflicting beliefs. Reading: Mistakes were made (but not by me): Why we justify Foolish Beliefs, Bad Decisions, and Hurtful Acts ? Elliot Aronson Suggested beverage: The bad decisions and mistakes lend themselves to a more youthful approach to the evening. I would suggest fuzzy navels and lemon gin and 7up. Non-alcoholic - a large 7-11 grape Slushy. Location: Arrow and Loon - 99 Fifth Avenue http://brights.meetup.com/272/calendar/6142938/ New people always welcome.

16th September 2007, 07:37 PM	#53
Pipirr Graduate Poster Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: North Posts: 1,457	Bump reminder: meetup tomorrow (Monday). Quote: Hi everyone, I've got enough space reserved at the Arrow and Loon on the tables on the terrace area of the restaurant. The terrace is in the middle of the mall next to the fountain. I'll be there about 6:30 for dinner. BTW, if you haven't read the book, have a gander at the Wiki pages http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cognitive_dissonance for cognitive dissonance to get a sense of what Aronson and Tavris are presenting in their book. ---------------------------------------------------------------- To visit Ottawa Brights meet-up: Science, society and beverages, go here: http://brights.meetup.com/272/

24th October 2007, 05:08 PM	#54
Pipirr Graduate Poster Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: North Posts: 1,457	This Friday: Lee Graham will be reprising his talk from TAM. ---------------------- When: Friday, October 26, 2007, 7:30 PM Where: Jean-Talon Building Tunney's pasture Ottawa Ottawa , ON K1A 0T6 -->> Meeting details. October is Brights/Atheists presentation month. Lee Graham, a researcher studying Evolutionary Computing at Carleton University I.C.E, gave a presentation at the Amazing Meeting 5 in Vegas last winter. Lee's topic: Digital Darwinian Evolution Produces Irreducible Complexity. This work is based on the Irreducible Complexity Evolver web applet at http://www.stellaralchemy.com/ice/ It looks like a fascinating talk. Any and all welcome to attend! http://brights.meetup.com/272/calendar/6153074/