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Asia-Pacific

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Asia-Pacific is a recurring place in the Astral Codex Ten archive, appearing 8 times across 8 issues between August 26, 2022 and April 01, 2026. The archive places it in contexts such as ”- Asia-Pacific (including Australia) -”; “ASIA-PACIFIC”; “Asia-Pacific”. It most often appears alongside ACX, ACX, ACX MEETUP.

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  • Category: Places
  • Mention count: 8
  • Issue count: 8
  • First seen: August 26, 2022
  • Last seen: April 01, 2026

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Meetups Everywhere 2022: Times & Places
August 26, 2022 · Original source
Asia-Pacific (including Australia)
BAGHDAD, IRAQ Contact: MA, tofiahmed117[at]gmail[dot]com, Discord: WolframSigma#1532, Telegram Time: Friday, September 2, 11:00 AM Location: Grinders Coffeeshop Coordinates: 8H568FG6+73 Event link(s): LessWrong JERUSALEM, ISRAEL Contact: Zvi Schreiber, zvi[at]zvi[dot]net, WhatsApp +972 54 569 1100 Time: Wednesday, October 19, 6:00 PM Location: Malcha technology park garden Coordinates: 8G3QP5XP+PP Event link(s): LessWrong REHOVOT, ISRAEL Contact: David Manheim, David[at]alter[dot]org[dot]il Time: Sunday, September 11, 8:00 PM Location: Outside porch of Aroma Coffee, הרצל 218, רחובות Coordinates: 8G3PWR25+MP Event link(s): LessWrong, Facebook event Notes: Please RSVP on Facebook so we can give updates if needed TEL AVIV, ISRAEL Contact: Adam & inbar M, projectscentrum[at]gmail[dot]com, inbar192[at]gmail[dot]com, Whatsapp +46762791415 (Adam) Time: Sunday, September 4, 7:00 PM Location: Hamenia industrial loft at Beit Alfa 7 (רחוב בית אלפא 7). Look for a door with ACX sign. Two floors up. Coordinates: 8G4P3Q8Q+85 Event link(s): LessWrong Group info: We've just made a Facebook group and are planning to organize monthly meetings going forward Notes: For questions contact Adam on email or WhatsApp. Feel free to bring a snack or a bottle of white wine. AMMAN, JORDAN Contact: Daniel, dnledvs[at]gmail[dot]com Time: Tuesday, September 20, 6:30 PM Location: Rustic, Jabal al Weibdeh Coordinates: 8G3QXW49+WG Event link(s): LessWrong Notes: We're hoping to grow the group, so feel free to come even if you've only read a few posts! +1s are also welcome. CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA Contact: Mark Chimes, chimes[dot]mark[at]gmail[dot]com, WhatsApp 0826568573 Time: Saturday, September 17, 11:00 AM Location: Truth Coffee Roasting, 36 Buitenkant St, Cape Town City Centre - we'll put a sign on the table Coordinates: 4FRW3CFF+3M Event link(s): LessWrong Group info: We met up pre-Covid and pre-ACX as an SSC group. Now we're getting back in the swing of things. We eat lunch and chat about philosophy, politics, and sometimes SSC/ACX blog posts. Notes: We're planning on having another meetup on the 8th October if you can't make the first. DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA Contact: Arno, arnorohwedder[at]gmail[dot]com, +255763998637 Time: Thursday, September 29, 7:30 PM Location: The Deck, Masaki Coordinates: 6G5X776J+X6 Event link(s): LessWrong Notes: Seeing if there are any interested people in Dar, look forward to meeting, if you are coming please send me a whatsapp. DUBAI, UAE Contact: RS, xyxyxz[at]gmail[dot]com, +971552726281 (WhatsApp) Time: Friday, September 30, 7:30 PM Location: Starbucks, Garhoud Coordinates: 7HQQ68VR+94 Event link(s): LessWrong Group info: Met once before Notes: Please RSVP on LessWrong, or message me on WhatsApp ASIA-PACIFIC BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA Contact: Jarred Filmer, jarred[dot]filmer[at]gmail[dot]com Time: Saturday, September 10, 7:00 PM Location: 52 McCaul Street Taringa (house) Coordinates: 5R4JFXXQ+P8 Event link(s): LessWrong, Facebook event Group info: We used to meet once a month years ago, but now just meet whenever there's a Meetups Everywhere :) Notes: Snacks will be provided but dinner will not be, would recommend eating before you come CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA Contact: Andy Bachler, Andy[dot]Bachler[at]gmail[dot]com Time: Wednesday, August 31, 5:30 PM Location: Badger & Co pub at ANU. Central location, parking free after 5pm, might be loud, sorry! Coordinates: 4RPFP4FC+34 Event link(s): LessWrong, Eventbrite Notes: Parking area just to the north of the pub, over the river, is free after 5pm! GOLD COAST (SOUTH), AUSTRALIA Contact: Lerancan, lerancan[at]gmail[dot]com Time: Sunday, September 11, 2:00 PM Location: A picnic table, Wyberba Street Reserve, Tugun Coordinates: 5R3MVF5W+555 Event link(s): LessWrong Notes: Email me in case of bad weather/you can't find me/you can't make that time etc. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA Contact: Ryan, xgravityx[at]hotmail[dot]com Time: Friday, September 2, 6:00 PM Location: Beer Deluxe Federation Square Coordinates: 4RJ65XM9+3Q Event link(s): LessWrong, Facebook event Group info: We're officially the Less Wrong Melbourne social meetup group, though our members include the broader rationalist community. We meet once a month for casual discussion (and beers for those so inclined). Please join our Facebook group to see the meeting invite; there you will see a WhatsApp group link - please join that group too to ensure timely updates in case of changes (Facebook notifications don't work reliably for this). Notes: Please RSVP to the meeting invite on the Facebook group so that I can make an appropriate booking. PERTH, AUSTRALIA Contact: Madge, madgech[at]gmail[dot]com Time: Sunday, September 25, 2:00 PM Location: Russell Square, Northbridge, corner of Shenton and Aberdeen St. There will be some sort of ACX meetup sign. Coordinates: 4PWQ3V34+W6 Event link(s): LessWrong, Facebook event Group info: I run one meetup per year, if someone else wants to take over please do Notes: Please RSVP on LessWrong or Facebook SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA Contact: Eliot, Redeliot[at]gmail[dot]com Time: Thursday, September 15, 6:00 PM Location: City of Sydney rsl, lvl 2 in the fishbowl Coordinates: 4RRH46F4+983 Event link(s): LessWrong, Meetup.com Group info: We meet monthly WOLLONGONG, AUSTRALIA Contact: Jason, jason[dot]bowkettblogs[at]gmail[dot]com Time: Saturday, September 3, 12:00 PM Location: UOW Library Coordinates: 4RQGHVVH+69 Event link(s): LessWrong CHENGDU, CHINA Contact: Alex, acx[dot]chengdu[at]gmail[dot]com Time: Thursday, September 15, 7:00 PM Location: Chef Wenwu Hot & Spicy Jianghu Food (Yulin store)/文武大厨·热辣江湖菜(玉林店). I (a foreigner) will be wearing a green shirt. Coordinates: 8P26J3C5+462 Event link(s): LessWrong Notes: Please RSVP at the above email address, I will give you my Wechat contact if you're interested in attending. Open to time/date/location changes, so let me know if the proposed event doesn't work for you! Can be a bilingual event; all welcome. 有双语交流的可能性。如果想来的话，请提前发给我个电子邮件。 HONG KONG Contact: Nathan, nathan[at]xevarion[dot]org Time: Saturday, September 10, 1:00 PM Location: The Catalyst, 2 Po Yan Street, Sheung Wan. Big wooden door. Coordinates: 862M74PW+6XP Event link(s): LessWrong BANGALORE, INDIA Contact: Nihal, propwash[at]duck[dot]com, Discord: propwash#4648 Time: Sunday, September 18, 4:00 PM Location: Matteo Coffea, Church Street Coordinates: 7J4VXJF4+PR Event link(s): LessWrong Group info: We're the longest active group in Asia — we've been meeting monthly for the last 4 years, discussing ACX posts, LW content with a diverse and friendly group of people. Check our website for more info. Notes: Please RSVP on LessWrong to help me be better prepared. HYDERABAD, INDIA Contact: Vatsal, vmehra[at]pm[dot]me, Whatsapp: +919944430856 (username: Vim) Time: Sunday, September 11, 5:00 PM Location: The Weekend Cafe, Plot No D, 3, Vikrampuri Colony, beside vac's bakery, Vikrampuri Colony, Lane, Secunderabad, Telangana, 500015, India Coordinates: 7J9WFF4X+5P Event link(s): LessWrong Group info: Our rationality meetup group has been around for about 3 months and we discuss articles and exercises (eg. CFAR handbook) that can help us improve epistemic and instrumental rationality. MUMBAI, INDIA Contact: PB, e2y94n1nv[at]relay[dot]firefox[dot]com Time: Sunday, October 9, 4:00 PM Location: Jamjar Diner, Versova Coordinates: 7JFJ4RM6+5W Event link(s): LessWrong Notes: Please RSVP on LessWrong or via email so I can plan activities accordingly. NEW DELHI, INDIA Contact: Suryansh Tyagi, suryanshtyagiphone[at]gmail[dot]com, WhatsApp/phone +919997299972 Time: Sunday, September 11, 5:00 PM Location: Select CityWalk Mall, Saket. Where inside the mall depends on the number of people interested. Coordinates: 7JWVG6H9+8H Event link(s): LessWrong Notes: Please either send me an email or message me on WhatsApp if you want to attend. Any suggestions/changes are welcome. UDAIPUR, RAJASTHAN, INDIA Contact: Shailendra Paliwal, acx-meetup-2022[at]shailendra[dot]me Time: Saturday, September 10, 7:00 PM Location: We'll be at Doodh Talai near Pichola Lake and I'll be wearing a gray t-shirt carrying a sign ACX Meetup Coordinates: 7JPMHM9M+HG Event link(s): LessWrong Notes: Please RSVP on LessWrong so that I can plan ahead UBUD, BALI, INDONESIA Contact: William Ubud, Napaproject[at]gmail[dot]com Time: Tuesday, August 30, 6:00 PM Location: PARQ Ubud Coordinates: 6P3QG789+F7 Event link(s): LessWrong TOKYO, JAPAN Contact: Harold Godsoe, hgodsoe[at]gmail[dot]com Time: Saturday, October 8, 10:00 AM Location: Near Nakameguro station - RSVP for details Coordinates: 8Q7XJPV2+QFP Event link(s): LessWrong, Meetup.com Notes: ACX Tokyo meets monthly since Sept 2021. Our meetups are in English, so far. To join in, feel free to get in touch in any of the many ways to do so (email, Meetup.com). It's useful to be in contact before coming to an event, to help with that first leap of faith. KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA Contact: Yi-Yang, yi[dot]yang[dot]chua[at]gmail[dot]com, LessWrong profile Time: Saturday, September 17, 2:00 PM Location: I'll be in Lisette's Bangsar, which is a 5-minute walk from Bangsar LRT. I'll be wearing a pale green t-shirt and carrying an ACX sign. Coordinates: 6PM34MHH+VW Event link(s): LessWrong AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND Contact: Jonathan De Wet, jonpdw[at]gmail[dot]com Time: Saturday, September 3, 6:30 PM Location: 32 Stanley Ave Milford, Auckland Coordinates: 4VMP6QH4+86 Event link(s): LessWrong, Facebook event Notes: It’s a dinner party! Please RSVP on FB so I know how much food to make DUNEDIN, NEW ZEALAND Contact: Gavin, bisga673[at]student[dot]otago[dot]ac[dot]nz Time: Saturday, September 3, 3:00 PM Location: Picnic tables outside of St. David's lecture theatre on Otago University campus. I'll make a sign with ACX meetup. Coordinates: 4V6G4GP7+GM5 Event link(s): LessWrong Notes: There is no Dunedin group as far as I'm aware of, but I'd be keen to meet other likeminded people and organise group hangouts occasionally. WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND Contact: Ben W, benwve[at]gmail[dot]com Time: Tuesday, September 27, 5:30 PM Location: Rutherford House, Bunny Street, Wellington. Room MZ05, which is on the mezzanine floor Coordinates: 4VCPPQCH+FGC Event link(s): LessWrong Notes: We're running the event this time in partnership with Effective Altruism Wellington LAPU LAPU, CEBU, PHILIPPINES Contact: Dave, tokkolizard[at]tutanota[dot]com Time: Sunday, September 4, 2:00 PM Location: Starbucks in Mactan Newtown, there will be a sign with ACX MEETUP on it. Coordinates: 7Q268257+4F Event link(s): LessWrong Notes: Please RSVP by mail so I know if I need to set up a bigger meeting place SINGAPORE Contact: Jonathan Ng, jonathan[dot]ng1[at]gmail[dot]com, Telegram @derpy Time: Tuesday, September 6, 6:30 PM Location: Tanjong Pagar MRT gantry, I'll be wearing the dark blue EA Global 2022 jumper Coordinates: 6PH57RGW+J8 Event link(s): LessWrong
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Spring Meetups Everywhere 2023
April 10, 2023 · Original source
Asia-Pacific (including Australia)
LAGOS, NIGERIA Contact: Damola Contact Info: social[at]damolamorenikeji[dot]com Time: Wednesday, May 17th, 01:13 PM Location: Lekki Leisure, Lagos. We will be overlooking the beach, sitting on the table to your left. Coordinates: https://plus.codes/6FR5CFF6+GR Event Link: https://www.lesswrong.com/events/ZYDgJkMFZ4dEGuJJa/lagos-nigeria-acx-meetups-everywhere-2023 Asia-Pacific AHMEDABAD, GUJARAT, INDIA Contact: Kabir Contact Info: rudrakabir[at]gmail[dot]com Time: Saturday, April 15th, 06:00 PM Location: Ares Cafe, SBR. I will be wearing a shirt with birds on it. Coordinates: https://plus.codes/7JMJ2FVM+48 Event Link: https://www.lesswrong.com/events/n9yE7TRGWdiCEa3Wf/ahmedabad-ssc-spring-meet
Inline links: https://plus.codes/6FR5CFF6+GR, https://www.lesswrong.com/events/ZYDgJkMFZ4dEGuJJa/lagos-nigeria-acx-meetups-everywhere-2023, https://plus.codes/7JMJ2FVM+48, https://www.lesswrong.com/events/n9yE7TRGWdiCEa3Wf/ahmedabad-ssc-spring-meet
Meetups Everywhere 2023: Times & Places
August 25, 2023 · Original source
Asia-Pacific
MUKONO, UGANDA Contact: Neil Contact Info: neilsotherinbox[at]gmail[dot]com Time: Sunday, October 15th, 11:00 AM Location: Bushbaby Lodge, there will be seating arranged and a sign in case there are other groups meeting that day too. Coordinates: https://plus.codes/6GGJ7RHC+X2 Notes: Tea and coffee will be served. Other food and drinks available for purchase. Feel free to bring kids/dogs. Asia-Pacific Australia CANBERRA, ACT, AUSTRALIA Contact: Andy B Contact Info: Andy[dot]Bachler[at]gmail.com Time: Tuesday, October 10th, 5:00 PM Location: Looking to meet at Grease Monkey in Braddon. I will book a table under the name "Andy", will probably be in the outside area. Coordinates: https://plus.codes/4RPFP4GM+Q2X Notes: GreaseMonkey have half-price drinks and snacks from 4pm-6pm. I will look to organise a chip-in for pizzas for those that are keen :-) I run a small regular meetup on the first Monday of every month.
Inline links: https://plus.codes/6GGJ7RHC+X2, https://plus.codes/4RPFP4GM+Q2X
Spring Meetups Everywhere 2024
March 30, 2024 · Original source
Asia-Pacific (including Australia)
ISTANBUL, TURKEY Contact: Ozge Contact Info: ozgeco[at]yahoo[dot]com Time: Saturday, May 4th, 12:00 PM Location: We meet in Kadıkoy at Kahve Dunyası at Yeni Iskele. Yeni Iskele is the seaport where we take ferry to get to Eminonu/Karakoy from Kadıkoy ( not to Besiktas). Please go upstairs, walk through the bookstore Istanbul Kitapcisi to meet me at the terrace. I will have a ACX MEETUP sign. If it rains, we meet inside the cafe, or under large cafe umbrellas. Coordinates: https://plus.codes/8GGFX2VC+4R Notes: I hope we chat with coffee. Asia-Pacific Australia CAIRNS, QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA Contact: Ben Contact Info: greenblue4004[at]gmail[dot]com Time: Saturday, April 6th, 5:00 PM Location: Near the Cairns Esplanade Fun Ship Playground. I will be wearing a green t shirt and a black legionnaire hat. Coordinates: https://plus.codes/5RM73QW7+383 Notes: Feel free to bring kids/dogs.
Inline links: https://plus.codes/8GGFX2VC+4R, https://plus.codes/5RM73QW7+383
Meetups Everywhere 2024: Times & Places
August 29, 2024 · Original source
Asia-Pacific
Contact: Ozge Contact Info: ozgeco[at]yahoo[dot]com Time: Saturday, October 05th, 02:00 PM Location: Kadikoy, Rıhtım, Yeni Iskele Upstairs, Istanbul Kitapcisi Kahve Dunyasi Coordinates: https://plus.codes/8GGFX2VF+4F Notes: This time we organize this meeting together with AI Safety Istanbul Group. Everybody warmly welcomed. Asia-Pacific Australia ALBURY, AUSTRALIA Contact: BK Contact Info: podcastaffix[at]gmail[d ot]com Time: Tuesday, September 17th, 06:30 PM Location: Mitta Mitta Canoe Club building in Noreuil Park Coordinates: https://plus.codes/4RM8WW73+2P7 Notes: Alcohol free venue, please bring snacks
Inline links: https://plus.codes/8GGFX2VF+4F, https://plus.codes/4RM8WW73+2P7
Meetups Everywhere Spring 2025: Times & Places
March 25, 2025 · Original source
Asia-Pacific (including Australia)
Contact: Mike Contact Info: lumenwrites[a t]gmail[period]com Time: Sunday, April 13th, 4:00 PM Location: SpartaCUEs Board Game Centre, 2nd floor. Coordinates: https://plus.codes/7HQQ46M8+6Q Group Link: https://chat.whatsapp.com/BfI [remove this bit] iv6EMJOZIVVhTiNocqj Notes: Please message me (+971507349246, or via WhatsApp group) at least a day in advance to let me know that you'll be joining. Asia-Pacific Australia BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA Contact: Laura Contact Info: laura[period]leighton94[a t]gmail[period]com Time: Sunday, April 13th, 5:00 PM Location: The Burrow, West End - we will be downstairs and probably towards the back where it tends to be quieter Coordinates: https://plus.codes/5R4MG2C7+44M Notes: This event will be co-hosted with the regular meetup of Effective Altruism Brisbane as there's usually a ~75% overlap in attendance.
Inline links: https://plus.codes/7HQQ46M8+6Q, https://plus.codes/5R4MG2C7+44M
Meetups Everywhere 2025: Times and Places
August 29, 2025 · Original source
Asia-Pacific (including Australia)
Contact: Marko Contact Info: thiel[period]marko[a t]cantab[period]net Time: Saturday, September 6th, 6:00 PM Location: La Tablita Dubai Coordinates: https://plus.codes/7HQQ68MF+MM Asia-Pacific Hong Kong HONG KONG Contact: Jan Contact Info: hkacxmeetup[a t]gmail[period]com Time: Sunday, October 26th, 6:00 PM Location: The Catalyst art gallery, 218 Hollywood Road Coordinates: https://plus.codes/7PJP74PX+63
Inline links: https://plus.codes/7HQQ68MF+MM, https://plus.codes/7PJP74PX+63
Meetups Everywhere Spring 2026: Times & Places
April 01, 2026 · Original source
Asia-Pacific (including Australia)
Contact: Tegan Contact Info: teganspeaking[@]gmail[.]com Time: Sunday, April 19th, 10:00 AM Location: We’ll be in the back room at Our Local on Kloof Street and will have an ACX Meetup sign, and a pile of boardgames. Coordinates: https://plus.codes/4FRW3C85+XC Group Link: https://discord.gg/UYv [remove this bit] 3v69h Notes: Please RSVP on partiful so that we know how many people to book a table for: https://partiful.com/e/MKKZ5ElzjrABYmju5aKC?c=1HJeZdS8 Asia-Pacific Australia CANBERRA Contact: Declan Contact Info: declan_t[@]hotmail[.]com Time: Monday, May 4th, 6:00 PM Location: Outside table at Grease Monkey Braddon, will have ACX Meetup sign. Coordinates: https://plus.codes/4RPFP4GM+R3 Notes: RSVP’s appreciated so I can book a big enough table. I will book from 6pm but get to the bar earlier if you want cheap happy hour drinks/snacks.
Inline links: https://plus.codes/4FRW3C85+XC, https://partiful.com/e/MKKZ5ElzjrABYmju5aKC?c=1HJeZdS8, https://plus.codes/4RPFP4GM+R3