How do you run an event where strangers feel safe sharing their most cancellable beliefs?
We wanted to run an event where controversial opinions could be shared openly. Examples of what may or may have been on the slips: “Only white men can save us.” “Intelligent people are worth more.” “Bestiality is good, actually.” We also advertised the event so only a certain kind of person showed up: One attendee said: It was life-giving to be in an environment where I could say what I think without second guessing myself Tweet about this idea: Subscribe to this blog @ChrisChipMonk, chris@chrislakin.com, chrislakin.com/now Want to be invited to my future SF events? Hit “Subscribe” on this page. Would you enjoy this one? Ready for more? For your security, we need to re-authenticate you. Click the link we sent to aayushgupta05@gmail.com, or click here to sign in.
Answer: Plausible deniability A friend and I wanted to run an event where controversial opinions could be shared openly. Examples of what may or may have been on the slips: “Only white men can save us.” “Intelligent people are worth more.” “Bestiality is good, actually.” We also advertised the event so only a certain kind of person showed up: It was life-giving to be in an environment where I could say what I think without second guessing myself —Participant To subscribe to future events: hit “Subscribe” on this page. Subscribe to Locally Optimal By Chris Lakin · Launched 4 years…
saved by
related reading
- 21 Facts About Throwing Good Partiesatvbt.com
- Every Bay Area House Party - by Scott Alexanderastralcodexten.substack.com
- [REPOST] Epistemic Learned Helplessness | Slate Star Codexslatestarcodex.com
- I Can Tolerate Anything Except The Outgroupslatestarcodex.com
- Mistakes often made by inexperienced event organizersbrasstacks.blog
- Plans you're not supposed to talk aboutdynomight.net
- Why You Don’t Believe in Xhosa Prophecies — LessWronglesswrong.com
- Stupid Party Ideas for Your Silly Little Friendsrawandferal.substack.com
- 21 Facts About Throwing Good Partiesatvbt.com
- Questions That Make People Say Things They've Never Said Beforepointingatthings.substack.com
- The Foothills Of Bay Area House Partyastralcodexten.com
- Why Smart People Believe Stupid Thingsgurwinder.substack.com