Re: HEY MAX: IDEAS FOR NEXT YEAR

Max More (maxmore@primenet.com)
Wed, 13 Aug 1997 13:43:03 -0700


At 04:26 AM 8/12/97 -0700, Michael wrote:
>
>The multi-tiering of prices may be a necessary strategy once the conference
>is large enough to be
>self-sustaining. MAX: have you ever spoken to Glenn Tenney about how
>he/they run(s) Hackers?

No. I'd like to. How can I get hold of him?

>>* online list of attendees so you can prepare to have discussions in
>>advance

This may be possible, using the web site, though most people register very
late, so it may not work well.

>Shorter, tight sessions.

Hmm, some want longer sessions, some shorter...

>"Donut" (hole in the middle) sessions (the hole can be an intermission,
>mingle-session, teambuilding, a whole other session, _catered_ light lunch,
>or something you invent through lateral thinking--it's the jelly in the
>donut--the point being to transmute the flow without breaking it).

I think I'll arrange something like this for next time. It should work
especially well for the focus I have in mind. More time for attendees to
talk with one another too.

>And of course multitracking. There are obvious risks and costs, but it's
>traditional. This should be enough for us to view it with suspicion. :)

I've never liked this, and many people seem to feel the same way. It may
become necessary if attendence multiplies.

Thanks for your comments Michael.

Max

Max More, Ph.D.
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