Second Life Brain and Behavior Seminar

Uh, like, wow!

Thanks so much to all who attended last night; the crowd was larger, more diverse, and even more engaged than the first seminar. It has been said that people are the most fascinating things to people and this series is certainly showing that to be true. Last night's seminar generated even more good questions about why we are like we are; some of these will be addressed in seminar three. Others will be addressed in later seminars, but if we keep getting more good questions than we've been answering, this might never end.

We also got a number of "I really wish I was able to make the first one" statements from attendees last night so we'll be holding a repeat of seminars one and two at more Euro and work-friendly hours. Right now our best guess is a Saturday at 8am Linden Time (1600 GMT) but do let us know if you'd prefer otherwise so we can try to accommodate.

We have created the open, free group "Brain and Behavior Seminar" for those who are interested in getting IM reminders and - of course - we'll be putting events on the calendar as always.

The course materials, including slides, bibliography, and transcripts are available at each seminar or by contacting me. Please understand that the materials may not completely speak for themselves but they will certainly give you a taste of the seminar.

I do have one question of etiquette that I forgot about: I did not ask for explicit permission to transcript these open, public seminars so I don't think I'm violating anyone's privacy. However, if you'd like me to remove you from the transcripts, just let me know.

Many thanks to Chance Abattoir, Kate Hanks, and all the attendees without whom this would not have happened.

There will be no SLBBS seminar on Tuesday, February 14. You can expect them to resume next Tuesday, February 21. Watch this space or the event calendar for details.

I'll also be setting up a seminar materials dispenser at our regular meeting place as I have gotten requests from people who were unable to attend one of them. Again details will be posted here.

Please join the free, open group "Brain and Behavior Seminar" if you'd like to receive announcements via IM. You can expect about one whole sentence of IM per week should you join.

So far, I have gotten no requests for repeats of seminars one or two or any note that someone would prefer more Euro or work friendly hours than 6pm Linden Time. Do let me know if I failed to get your message.

I regret that because of a conflict between my conscience and recent Linden Lab policy "decisions" I shall no longer be producing these seminars to enhance their value of their game.

I appreciate those who attended and showed such enthusiasm for the topic. The group will be disbanded shortly, and past materials will be available through IM to me.

In case it matters, my motives never were fiscal (dwell, etc.) so it is not a matter of "compensation". The only reason I mention this is to forestall any attempts to induce me to continue. I've not come to this decision lightly or happily.

Thanks again.

Ok, but only if you explain first how your behavior might be a result of natural selection.