EA - Announcing the Prague community space: Fixed Point by Epistea

Link to original articleWelcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: Announcing the Prague community space: Fixed Point, published by Epistea on May 22, 2023 on The Effective Altruism Forum.SummaryA coworking and event space in Prague is open for the entirety of 2023, offering up to 50 desk spaces in a coworking office, a large event space for up to 60 people, multiple meeting rooms and other amenities. We are currently in the process of transitioning from an initial subsidized model to a more sustainable paid membership model.In 2022, Fixed Point was the home of the Prague Fall Season which will be returning there in 2023.We are seeking people, projects and hosts of events here in 2023. If you are interested you can apply here.What is Fixed Point?Fixed Point is a unique community and coworking space located in the heart of Prague operated by Epistea. We support organizations and individuals working on existential security, epistemics, rationality, and effective altruism. Across five floors there is a variety of coworking offices offering up to 50 workstations, as well as numerous meeting rooms and private call stations. In addition to functional work areas, there are inviting communal spaces such as a large comfortable common room accommodating up to 60 people, two fully equipped large kitchens, and a spacious dining area. These amenities create a welcoming environment that encourages social interaction and facilitates spontaneous exchange of ideas. Additionally, there are on-site amenities like a small gym, a nap room, two laundry rooms, bathrooms with showers, and a garden with outdoor tables and seating. For those in need of short-term accommodation, our on-site guesthouse has a capacity of up to 10 beds.Fixed Point is a space where brilliant and highly engaged individuals make crucial career decisions, establish significant relationships, and find opportunities for introspection among like-minded peers when they need it most. In 2022, Fixed Point was home to the Prague Fall Season, when 350 people visited the space.The name "Fixed Point" draws inspiration from the prevalence of various Fixed Point theorems in almost all areas people working in the space work on. If you study the areas seriously, you will find fixed points sooner or later.Why Prague?The Czech effective altruism and rationalist community has long been committed to operational excellence and the creation of physical spaces that facilitate collaboration. With numerous successfully incubated organizations and passionate individuals making a difference in high-impact domains, Prague is now a viable option, especially for EU citizens wanting to settle in continental Europe.In addition to the Prague Fall Season, Prague is home to many different projects, such as Alignment of Complex Systems Research Group, ESPR or Czech Priorities. We host the European runs of CFAR workshops and CFAR rEUnions.Whom is it for?We extend a warm welcome to both short and long-term visitors working on meaningful projects in the areas of existential risk mitigation, AI safety, rationality, epistemics, and effective altruism. We are particularly excited to accommodate individuals and teams in the following categories:Those interested in hosting events,Teams seeking a workspace for an extended period of time.Here are a few examples of the projects we are equipped to host and are enthusiastic about:Weekend hackathons,Incubators lasting up to several months,Conferences,Workshops and lectures on relevant topics,Providing office spaces for existing projects.Additional supportIn addition to the amenities, we can also offer the following services upon request:Project management for existing initiatives,Catering services for events,Administrative and operations supportAccommodation arrangements,Event logistics and operations assistance,Event design consulting.Feel free to r...