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Austin LessWrong Cafe Meetup: Applied Rationality Techniques

​Published on January 30, 2026 6:51 PM GMTComing off the heels of a local CFAR workshop, I’ll lead us in practicing some applied rationality techniques:Resolve Cycles: Setting a timer to see how much of an important goal you can accomplish within the limit.Pride/Self-Recognition: Turning everyday annoyances into a part of your identity you can be proud of.Finding Cruxes: Probing the basis of your beliefs by asking what it would take to change them.Time allowing, we will do more of the CFAR techniques, or save them for another meetup.***The meetup is at Central Market, 4001 N. Lamar, in the cafe area. Look for the LW and SSC signs. People start arriving at 1:30 pm, and the main activity (such as it is) will begin at 2:30 pm. Please follow in-store signs and guidance.Discuss ​Read More

​Published on January 30, 2026 6:51 PM GMTComing off the heels of a local CFAR workshop, I’ll lead us in practicing some applied rationality techniques:Resolve Cycles: Setting a timer to see how much of an important goal you can accomplish within the limit.Pride/Self-Recognition: Turning everyday annoyances into a part of your identity you can be proud of.Finding Cruxes: Probing the basis of your beliefs by asking what it would take to change them.Time allowing, we will do more of the CFAR techniques, or save them for another meetup.***The meetup is at Central Market, 4001 N. Lamar, in the cafe area. Look for the LW and SSC signs. People start arriving at 1:30 pm, and the main activity (such as it is) will begin at 2:30 pm. Please follow in-store signs and guidance.Discuss ​Read More

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