From: Devon White (devon@thegreatwork.com)
Date: Wed May 28 2003 - 08:58:47 MDT
Alex Future Bokov wrote:
> The next question is what to do? There are too few people to organize a
> convention without heroic effort... so, what can be done to spread the
memes
> on a local basis? What kind of community-level agenda should small
extropian
> cells have?
In terms of some other channels to help promote the ideas and memes of
Extropians, i am taking over a local Chicago paper in the next two weeks. I
would happily offer column space for intelligent articles and updates. The
paper is a weekly.
Furthermore, i have an online magazine that reaches a few thousand people
(although is currently down while we revamp the site) which i would also
have a column in.
Lastly, my company is launching an independent internet based multi-media
network within the next three months. This network will have its own
articles and streaming radio shows and would be open to input and
contributions from the Extropian team.
My preference is that contributions be intelligent but not too pedantic or
inaccessible. Wit and accessibilty are a plus.
If anyone is interested please let me know.
Best,
Devon
>
>
> Meetup.com makes more realistic the possibility that any given town will
have
> half a dozen or so extropians/cryonicists/virians/AI-ers/etc. who all know
> about each other.
>
> The next question is what to do? There are too few people to organize a
> convention without heroic effort... so, what can be done to spread the
memes
> on a local basis? What kind of community-level agenda should small
extropian
> cells have?
>
> Some ideas...
>
> * A local group knows who the local politicians are, and when national
> politicians will be coming to town to speak. The group would be in the
> audience to ask questions about stem cells, drug legalization, funding for
> basic research, etc.
>
> * A local group probably reads the local papers. All members would write
> letters to the editor whenever a relevant issues comes up with reference
to
> that paper. More members means more eyes to track the papers.
>
> * Organizing purely social and fun fundraisers for Extropian charities...
> think raves, think paintball tournaments. Anybody know, are ExI, WTA,
> Foresight tax-deductible charities? Any others anybody would suggest?
>
> * Do joint ventures with allied groups like Free-Staters, Libertarians,
> atheists, pro-science groups, education groups. But making sure the
Extropian
> name, logos, slogans, ideas are given due credit. Maybe having tables at
local
> events.
>
> * A nationwide group can double its membership only after a long,
> costly publicity campaign... along with some luck. A small, local group
> can double it's membership simply by getting everyone to bring their
> roommate/friend/significant other to the next meeting.
>
> * Extropian movie night at a local library or community center?
>
> * Counter-demonstrations against the local bible-thumpers and/or luddites?
>
>
>
> Somehow all these ideas seem kind of lacking something. I'm hoping y'all
can
> give me some better ones.
>
>
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