What meetups are potentially planned for this time?
There’s a weekly meet up in Berkeley on Wednesdays and a weekly meet up in Mountain View. If you like, you could contact Nisan about having a monthly Berkeley meet up while you’re in town.
Would it make sense to visit any of the “SI/LW houses”, even if just to soak up the aura?
Absolutely. Visiting is the highest value thing I can think of to do in the Bay Area.
Where should I try to find a room?
I don’t think staying with me would be optimal, but if you wish, I have a free bed in Berkeley.
Should I rent a car?
Yes. The SF/East Bay region is well serviced by public transit, but the South Bay is horrid for the same. You will save a lot of time going by car, just never take highway 101 unless it’s after 2 in the morning.
What are your recommendations for less “touristy”, underground sightseeing?
There’s a weekly meet up in Berkeley on Wednesdays and a weekly meet up in Mountain View. If you like, you could contact Nisan about having a monthly Berkeley meet up while you’re in town.
I really doubt it, but there might be some seminars run by the Center for Modern Rationality
Absolutely. Visiting is the highest value thing I can think of to do in the Bay Area.
I don’t think staying with me would be optimal, but if you wish, I have a free bed in Berkeley.
Yes. The SF/East Bay region is well serviced by public transit, but the South Bay is horrid for the same. You will save a lot of time going by car, just never take highway 101 unless it’s after 2 in the morning.
Climb a mountain. The Muir Woods are very pretty.