Short Talks
Start: Friday, December 19, 2025 6:00 pmEnd: Friday, December 19, 2025 8:30 pm
Location: Veranstaltungsraum, Haus des Engagements, Rehlingstraße 9, 79100 Freiburg (Map, Coordinates: 47.98953, 7.83979)
Host(s): Rahel, Stefan, Omar
Type of event: presentation, exercise
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Preparation
None.
What will we do?
Today there will be a mixed bag of short talks and exercises:
- Rahel will give a presentation on: The magic of the word ‘because’ and the human bias of not utilizing given information.
- Stefan will give an introduction to neurodiversity.
- Omar will present the “Basics of Rationalist Discourse” and will then explain and guide you in the application of a simple technique called “Systemization” whereby you try to optimize some aspect of your life that is causing friction.
- We will end with a discussion round.
Organization
You are worried you have nothing to contribute? No worries! Everyone is welcome!
There always is a mix of German and English speakers and we configure the discussion rounds so that everyone feels comfortable participating. The primary language is English.
This meetup will be hosted by Rahel, Stefan and Omar.
There will be snacks and drinks.
We will go and get dinner after the meetup. Anyone who has time is welcome to join.

In the above map the location where you should leave your bikes is marked in blue and the entrance (at the end of the metal ramp) with a red cross.
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