The plan is to detonate an intelligence explosion (leading to a technology-singularity) starting with an open-source Java artificial intelligence (AI) software which networks peoples' minds together through the internet using realtime interactive psychology of feedback loops between mouse movements and generated audio. "Technological singularity refers to the hypothetical future emergence of greater-than human intelligence through technological means." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Technologic …

Laboratory Managers, Supervisors and Directors meeting to discuss the work, personnel, equipment, facility, regulations and issues. Let's use our group wisdom to solve our common problems. You will make this site valuable if you bring questions, give answers, send meeting suggestions and invite more Lab Managers to join. For now we are gathering Managers of Biotech, High-Tech, Medical, Clinical, Academic, Industrial and related Laboratories. We should have both Happy-Hour and Power-Hour meetups. …

If you are interested in establishing an active Humanist organization in San Francisco, please join this Meetup.  As meetings and events are organized, you will be invited.  We envision discussions, speakers, social activities and events to work for a better world.  For those who may not be familiar with humanism, below is the Humanist Manifesto III, which describes what many Humanists believe. HUMANISM AND ITS ASPIRATIONS Humanist Manifesto II Humanism is a progressive philosophy of life t …

The Spiritual Science Research Foundation (SSRF) is a non-profit organisation that over the past 25 years has undertaken extensive and exhaustive research in the spiritual realm. SSRF provides research that will help people to effectively alleviate difficulties in life and achieve spiritual progress and happiness. This group is for all those people curious about Spirituality and Spiritual Growth. We will be providing updates on our upcoming events/meetups/workshops here in the Bay Area.

I was recently inspired by a New York Times article about informal science and technology lectures that are being held in bars and clubs in NYC. Here's my vision: to organize an informal lecture series at local (and supportive) bars/cafes on whatever topics interest intellectually minded folk (Astrophysics? Anthropology? Health and Wellness? You tell me!). The lecture becomes a place to learn, meet other people, have a drink and interesting conversation, or share what you know! At this point, I' …

Come and check out the Humanist Community in Silicon Valley! Our website is http://www.humanists.org. Our main event each week is a Sunday Forum which features a different speaker each Sunday discussing some topic of interest. A wide variety of topics are covered from week to week. To see our upcoming scheduled Forums and our past Forums, go to the http://www.humanists.org website and click on the "Sunday Forums" link. You can also check out our upcoming and recent past Forums by lookin …

The great way to meet people and having fun to learn how to make authentic Thai food in the nice ambiance 102 years old church which converted to be a resident on Guerrero Street. I was born in Udon Thani in North-eastern Thailand, the youngest of five sisters. After a happy childhood, I spent four years at the university and graduated with a bachelor degree in Science major Mathematics from Mahidol University. I am not sure why I choose this major as I am a complete people person – definitely n …

Hello, I'm @sidgabriel, the organizer of ARDevMob: The San Francisco Bay Area and Silicon Valley Augmented Reality Meetup group. Augmented reality is a human interface metaphor. Unlike the "desktop metaphor" which implies a computerized representation of a desk, files and folders, "Augmented Reality" implies that computer science can inform and extend everything in our visual, auditory and cognitive perception of reality. Making every interface relevant to a "first person" narrative perspective …

We are an eccentric group that appreciate the art of silliness and the science of adventure. If you are a little bit quirky & a lot bit fun, this group is for you... "Geek Love" is the title of a fictional tale following a family of circus freaks. The name captures the eclectic spirit of our group's activities, ranging from: Themed dinners ...Rock your 50s poodle skirts & letter jackets for a retro BBQ; Pig out on pork cuisine at Geek Love's annual Bacon Bash Happy hours with a twist ...Don you …

Good news California! At least one legalization initiative will be decided by voters in 2010. The Tax & Regulate Cannabis 2010 initiative has enough signatures to qualify for the November 2010 election. The proposal would legalize possession of up to one ounce of marijuana for California adults 21 and older. Residents could cultivate marijuana gardens up to 25 square feet. Local governments would determine whether to permit marijuana sales within their boundaries. More info at http://ww …

WELCOME! Our events are for all us singles who want to GET OUT and have some FUN! We are about expanding our circle of friends, meeting new single people and venturing on exciting activities along with good company.  Not that we don't love our couple friends too, but they often have to leave early (or can't come at all) because of XY and Z.  This group is for those of us who have more free time and want to make some new friends while having some FUN! There are more of us single people in the bay …

Ecstatic San Francisco is a social group for exploring ecstatic living in San Francisco. It is a social experiment to see what happens when you keep your attention on what it means to be ecstatically happy. Ecstatic Seminars are offered but are not required. This group is for going on outings, art shows, literary events, spiritual adventures, making music, dining, dancing, movies, camp fires at the beach, hikes, making friends, meeting others, events, seeing music and more. Members are encourage …