What we’re about
About:
Welcome to the hub for all things in Portland related to effective altruism and rationality aka PEAR!
Effective altruism is about using reason and evidence to do the most good we can with our limited resources.
In the rationality community, we aspire to improve our reasoning and decision making and address the biases that prevent us from holding true beliefs and accomplishing our goals.
Please feel free to come out, even if, like many of us, you feel awkward, feel that you're not the typical rationalist or effective altruist, are worried that people won't like you, are just curious, or have read this far, etc.
Events:
All events will be posted here on Meetup, on our public calendar, and sent out from our mailing list. You can also check out the previous events we've hosted, and keep the conversation going on our Discord. If you have any other questions, please message us anytime here on Meetup or at support@pearcommunity.com.
More Info:
Check out PEAR's website here! Otherwise, for more information on rationality, here’s a brief explanation on LessWrong, or dive into some of the posts on Scott Alexander’s blog. For more information on effective altruism, visit effectivealtruism.org.
Community Health and Safety:
It is a priority to make our group a place that feels safe and welcoming for everyone who is interested in contributing to or learning from the Rationality or EA movement, and in particular, to be a place that is safe and welcoming for members of groups that are currently underrepresented in our community. We expect members to respect one another at all times, and will take action to prevent inappropriate behavior.
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If you'd like to give us feedback:
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If you'd like to report a concern:
Contact Organizer Team: support@pearcommunity.com
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If you have any urgent concerns, but for any reason prefer not to reach out to the PEAR support team about them
CEA Community Health Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScJooJD0Sm2csCYgd0Is6FkpyQa3ket8IIcFzd_FcTRU7avRg/viewform
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- PauseAI Protest1717 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR
Join PEAR for the second International PauseAI Protest in Portland on May 13th, 2024. We aim to raise awareness about the risks posed by artificial intelligence and to urge powerful decision-makers to prioritize responsible AI development at the upcoming AI Safety Summit on May 22nd.
This is an opportunity for our community to make a difference and be part of a global movement advocating for the responsible development of AI. By joining the protest, we can help convince key decision-makers to prioritize AI safety and ensure a better future for all.
Schedule:- 4:30 PM: Meet at Izzy's Apartment Lobby on PSU's campus to construct protest signs
- 5:30 PM: March to Pioneer Square
- 5:45 PM - 6:45 PM: Protest at Pioneer Square
- 7:00 PM: March back to Izzy's
- 7:15 PM: Debrief and optional drinks
Conduct:
During the protest, we will adhere to the PauseAI Protesters Code of Conduct, which emphasizes nonviolence, respect, safety, inclusivity, solidarity, compliance with laws, responsibility, and a focus on constructive action over doom.
If you plan to attend and haven't been to a PEAR meetup before, we strongly encourage you to contact Sam (513-432-3310) before attending.More Info:
For more information about the international PauseAI protest and the movement's goals, visit https://pauseai.info/.We hope to see you on May 13th as we stand together for responsible AI development!