Location
Online Zoom (register for event to receive link) |
Agenda
7:15 - 8:30 p.m. | Discussion |
Event Summary
Join us for an upcoming book club event featuring 'We Are Legion (We Are Bob)' by Dennis E. Taylor. Delve into the sci-fi journey of Bob Johansson, an engineer turned AI who finds himself uploaded into a Von Neumann probe after his untimely demise. As he explores the universe, replicating himself and encountering various challenges, he transforms into a legion of Bobs, each with a unique personality and perspective. Whether you're an AI enthusiast, a space exploration buff, or simply a curious reader, this is an opportunity to connect, exchange ideas, and unravel the layers of this captivating novel filled with thought-provoking ethical and technological themes and a smattering of irreverence.
While we encourage you to read the book, you can join the discussion as a listener or contributor, even if you have yet to read - or just have yet to finish - this entertaining book. Fans of Andy Weir, give this one a try!
Join us for an upcoming book club event featuring 'We Are Legion (We Are Bob)' by Dennis E. Taylor. Delve into the sci-fi journey of Bob Johansson, an engineer turned AI who finds himself uploaded into a Von Neumann probe after his untimely demise. As he explores the universe, replicating himself and encountering various challenges, he transforms into a legion of Bobs, each with a unique personality and perspective. Whether you're an AI enthusiast, a space exploration buff, or simply a curious reader, this is an opportunity to connect, exchange ideas, and unravel the layers of this captivating novel filled with thought-provoking ethical and technological themes and a smattering of irreverence.
While we encourage you to read the book, you can join the discussion as a listener or contributor, even if you have yet to read - or just have yet to finish - this entertaining book. Fans of Andy Weir, give this one a try!
Registration and Attendance Instructions
All participants must register for this event via Eventbrite.
All participants must register for this event via Eventbrite.
- Once you register for a virtual ticket via Eventbrite, you will receive an email from both the Austin Forum Zoom and Eventbrite. The email from Zoom will contain the direct Zoom Meeting link and a calendar invite. Please save this link and/or add the calendar invite to your calendar to ensure you have easy access to the Zoom link at the start of the event.
- By registering you will also gain access to the Eventbrite Online Event Page, which will be accessible on this page at any time for anyone who is registered. Once registered, you will see an "Access link" button underneath the Location. You must be logged in to Eventbrite to access this button. You can click the "Access link" button and join the Zoom Meeting through the Online Event Page at the event start time.
- You must join the Zoom meeting using the first and last name and email you used to register for your Eventbrite ticket. If your Zoom screen name does not match the name you used to register for your Eventbrite ticket, you will be removed from the Zoom meeting. You can rename yourself in Zoom, if for any reason, your username does not match your Eventbrite ticket when first joining.
- We will not admit anyone into the Zoom meeting who attempts to join 15 minutes past the start time.
About the Moderator
Julie is a Finance/HR professional who has lived in Austin for 30+ years. She has worked in a variety of industries, including commercial construction, staffing/recruiting, automotive technology, and FinTech. Her leadership style blends common sense solutions with compassionate decision-making because the best way to grow a business is by supporting the people in it.
She lives in Dripping Springs with a large number of sons, a larger number of chickens, and an impressive science-fiction library. |