8/​25/​24 August THOUGHT GYM (Noon-2pm)

Thought-Gym is our monthly forum for short presentations and discussion by members of the Houston SSC/​LW/​EA community.

Discussion and planning details at HOU-SSC/​LW #thought-gym (https://​​discord.gg/​​DzmEPAscpS)

August topics:

• MAIN TOPIC—CROWDSTRIKE OUTAGE

  • Background and Public Policy (Connor)

  • Failure Modes and Prevention (Igor)

• MINI TOPICS

  • Basketball Shot Improvement (Hollis)

  • Pros and Cons of Moral Outrage (Jeff)

  • Backup—Prediction Market Update (Joe)

Location: The Star, 1111 Rusk Street Houston TX

Time: Noon-2pm

(Sunday is free street parking in the areas marked purple)

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