This is a meetup group dedicated to exploring the ideas discussed on Less Wrong. You don't have to have read the blog before joining the group. You just have to be interested in trying to upgrade your rationality. Thinking and deciding are central to our daily lives. The Less Wrong community aims to gain expertise in how human brains think and decide, so that we can do so more successfully. We use the latest insights from cognitive science, social psychology, probability theory, and decision the …

This group is for fans of Mystery Science Theater 3000 who just can't let go. Oh -- and who live in the St. Louis metro area (or this is the closest one and they're willing to drive here).

We seek to build and connect the Machine Learning community in St. Louis. Our meetings revolve around Machine Learning, NLP, AI, statistics, big data, and any other topics that fit under the realm of Data Science. We'll try to mix discussions of the most recent trends in academia with practical applications and hands-on coding. All skill and experience are welcome.

This is a group for all things metaphysical. We will be hosting a variety of activities including, but not limited to discussions, book groups, inspirational movies, healing shares, guided mediation and various classes. Because we are connected to an Universal Presence and each other, we strive to enhance our community in ways that bring enjoyment, love and fulfillment. We invite you to join in a spirit of love and caring and to open your heart through your participation with us. Our vision is t …

EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO JOIN! YOU CAN VISIT US ANY DAY WE MEET WE TEACH AUTHENTIC KABBALAH FREE ONLINE.  YOU CAN ENROLL IN OUR CLASSES BY GOING TO KABBALAH.INFO AND CLICKING ON THE "FREE KABBALAH COURSE" BANNER. WE ALSO MEET FOR SOCIAL EVENTS AND ANYONE IS MORE THEN WELCOME TO JOIN US JUST FOR SUCH GATHERINGS. WE STRONGLY SUPPORT THE FACT THAT SPIRITUALITY IS OPEN TO EVERYONE AND THERE IS NO PRICE ATTACHED TO IT. NO MATTER HOW OR HOW OFTEN YOU DECIDE TO JOIN US, WE ARE ALWAYS OPEN TO DISCUSSIONS …

Philosophy: "The ungainly attempt to tackle questions that come naturally to children, using methods that come naturally to lawyers." - Philosopher David Hill Our purpose is to provide an open, free and stimulating environment where those who are starved for intelligent conversation can explore the most fascinating subjects reality has to offer. We have a topic for each event, along with a reading (usually in the form of a convenient link to an essay or an article online) which provides for a su …

There are many meanings of Kabbalah that have developed over time. In a nutshell it's an ancient wisdom that reveals how the universe & life work. On a literal level, the word Kabbalah means "to receive." It's the study of the meaning of life and how to receive fulfillment in our lives. The Kabbalah Centre teaches Kabbalah as a universal wisdom that predates the Bible or religion, and can be studied by anyone regardless of their faith or path. Presenting the wisdom from a lineage of great kabbal …

The purpose of this group is to foster continuous learning for women of all ages interested in things typically described as "nerdy." We're unironically enthusiastic about stuff - ranging from science to history, comic cons to lectures, and everything in between. The STL Nerdy Girls Meetup group does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, ancestry, or national or e …

This club is for anyone who enjoys sci-fi or fantasy films and literature along with related storytelling forms like anime or comics. The club’s first goal will be to connect people with similar interests by planning fun meet-ups around town. Hopefully, most of our meet-ups will be genre related but it would also be great to throw a BBQ in a park with a bunch of fellow fans. After establishing a solid group the club’s second goal is to allow people to explore more specific interests. Think steam …

Meet other local freethinkers to socialize and discuss philosophy, politics, ethics, religion, current events and anything else that interests you.

The Gateway Renaissance Films is a group of some of the most talented people in Missouri who collaborate on the movie making process. We love movies and we love the science behind making a movie even more.

This group is for the awakened people in Metro St Louis, who would like to get together for a viewing of this film which will start the transformation that we have been waiting for. The release date is 4/22/13 in LA, we should be able to get it shortly after that. I would like for our group to help this movie get into every home possible on this planet. As you already know this is the year for the rest of humanity to wake up and this is going to be a powerful starter film with many more films to …

Trovare di Spada is a traditional Italian sala di arma (fencing room) in Saint Louis, Missouri. Our focus is upon the Italian dueling weapons of the 18th and 19th century, the spada (sword) and the sciabola (sabre). TDS follows a course similar to that detailed in Maestro Gaugler’s text, The Science of Fencing, as well as the curriculum developed by the CFS over the last 13 years. Ongoing training focuses on practical combat and additional weapons. TDS is a member sala di arma of the Classical F …

This group is for anyone interested in experiencing ( or have experienced) spiritual evolution. Those who have become awakened, transformed and enlightened. There has been many advances in technology, medicine and science; however, the human being has yet to evolve into the full potential of awareness and enlightenment we possessed at our origin. As the facilitator, I have experienced my personal enlightenment and would like to share information and experiences with others who are on the journey …

We are a not for profit organization that promotes the education and knowledge of the ancient art/science of “Dowsing” in its many forms, including: * Dowsing for water, minerals, ley lines, and ancient ruins. * Locating/searching for lost or stolen goods, missing persons, and answers to personal inquiries. * Promoting good health through identifying allergies, determining supplements such as vitamins and minerals and locating sources of disease. * Expanding the understanding and development of …

Meet other local people who are interested in the Science of Healthy Living. We will discuss steps and take action for healthier living and lifestyle choices.  Let's learn how to grow and eat food that is healthy and nourishes the body and soul, while building a community at the same time. Meet other locals who are interested in growing and enjoying Biodynamic and Organic food, medicinal herbs, honey bees, farming methods and more. Let's get together to learn how to best plan a nourishing garden …

This is the meeting site for the Saint Louis area R user group.  The aim is to create an interdisciplinary venue where practitioners from various fields in industry, academia, and government can exchange knowledge and experience using R for data analysis, statistical modeling, visualization, and programming. Anyone with a background or interest in R is welcome!

Welcome to the oldest, largest, most well-established Meetup of writers in the St. Louis metropolitan area! Our core value is this: writers are people who write, period. Everything else is purely extra. Do you have a story in your heart you're dying to tell but need some guidance about the art and craft of writing to start it? Are you in the ponderous middles, losing steam halfway through your first draft and fighting for the motivation to finish? Have you completed that glorious first draft of …