HOWEVER:

The Sept 6th EA Rooftop Social at Marina is still on and won’t be going anywhere unless a dinosaur killing asteroid hits Chicago.

Best,

EA Organizers

TLDR: Super cool roof social with tons of food on Sept 5th @ 6pm. Directions below. If you have questions or issues on the day of or in advance text or call me at 312-625-2249.

Register here: https://luma.com/0y5p042k

Continuing the EA Chicago tradition of rooftop socials, we will be reconvening for another Marina City Special. We’ve laid claim to the entire roof of Marina City’s east tower. With panoramic views of the city stretching from O’Hare to Roseland, we’ll watch the fireworks and enjoy drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) while we chat it up, connect, and do our best to encourage each other to do good for the world.

Food service will not be just drinks, we’ll have at least 20 different types of vegan chicken nuggets, vegan burgers (made by me) snacks, fruits, berries, and if enough people register we’ll hire a band (just kidding.... unless?) And did I mention the drinks? We’ll have so many of those. There will be no chicken.

We’ll also have a movie going starting at 8:00.

Please register here at least four days in advance. If you don’t we might not have enough food and that would be a tragedy of epic proportions. And you don’t want that, do you?

Raincheck will be the same building’s multipurpose room (20th floor)

Woohoo!

Building Access Directions:

1. Address: 300 N State St. East Tower (that’s the one closer to The Lake™ on the State Street side).

2. Go to the door man in the East Tower, tell them you are there for Isaiah’s (APT 2532) event.

3. Ask them which elevator takes you to the roof.

4. Follow their directions, it’s very confusing. (not sarcasm)

5. If you have trouble please call me at 3126252249.

6. If you find a 90 degree angle anywhere in the building report it to management immediately.

Our last social event with Chicago Rationality was such a great time, we’re having another one this Saturday! For more details and to register please see Luma.

We also have another Social Event at Dimo’s Pizza on September 19th, you can register for that here. https://luma.com/hwyfqqvb. Join us for their incredible vegan pizza.

We’ll have another event upcoming on September 6th. Details for that will be sent out shortly.

Have a great day!!

We also have a Rooftop Social Event on Saturday, August 8th with the Chicago Rationality Group. You won’t want to miss these awesome views and even better conversations!! You can see more details and register for that here.

Hope to see you soon!

We've ended a bit earlier than expected. For those of you that didn't make this we've got plenty more coming up!

July 19th - Demera Ethiopian Restaurant Social

Details:

• Date: Sunday, July 19th

• Time: 1pm - 5pm, with the potential to go later.

• Location: Demera Restuarnt, 4801 N. Broadway Street, Chicago, IL 60640. Weather permitting we will be eating outside on their shaded terrace.

• Luma Sign-up Link: https://luma.com/uhgkhgwi

Description:

Ethiopian food relies heavily on vegetables. Demera takes this tradition seriously (and cheaply). We’ll get some rounds of vegan Ethiopian food, drinks, chit chat, and enjoy the weather.

We’ve got a ton of events coming up the next few months! Come join us as we have a blast building community and trying, in our own small ways, to change the world.

Up Next: July 14th - Book Club

Details:

• Date: Tuesday, July 14th

• Time: 6pm - 9pm

• Location: 454 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60610, USA - In the community room.

• Luma Sign-up Link: https://luma.com/hte2o3ns

Description:

​What is intelligence—and how did it evolve into the complex systems we see today, including AI?

​Join us for a discussion of A Brief History of Intelligence by Max Bennett, which explores how learning, decision-making, and cognition emerged over time, from simple organisms to humans and modern artificial systems.

​While anyone is welcome, we’ll frame part of the conversation through an effective altruism lens, including:

• ​What this implies about the future of AI

• ​How to think about moral patienthood (which beings matter morally)

• ​Whether there are overlooked opportunities to do good related to animal or artificial minds

​Whether you’ve read the whole book or just want to engage with the ideas, come join a thoughtful, EA-focused discussion.

This event takes place in an apartment community room. Doors open at 6 but discussion likely won’t start until 7. We will have snacks and drinks! If any questions, please reach out to effectivealtruismchicago@gmail.com

July 19th - Demera Ethiopian Restaurant Social

Details:

• Date: Sunday, July 19th

• Time: 1pm - 5pm, with the potential to go later.

• Location: Demera Restuarnt, 4801 N. Broadway Street, Chicago, IL 60640. Weather permitting we will be eating outside on their shaded terrace.

• Luma Sign-up Link: https://luma.com/uhgkhgwi

Description:

Ethiopian food relies heavily on vegetables. Demera takes this tradition seriously (and cheaply). We’ll get some rounds of vegan Ethiopian food, drinks, chit chat, and enjoy the weather.

July 31st - Rossi’s Social

This was formerly the Navigator Taproom social. However, it recently closed permanently so we’ve had to adjust locations. Everything else stays the same!

Details:

• Date: Sunday, July 31st

• Time: 6pm - 9pm, with the potential to go later.

• Location: Rossi's River North, 412 N State St, Chicago, IL 60654. We’ll be near the windows that look out on State Street.

• Luma Sign-up Link: https://luma.com/e09te989

Description:

​Formerly this was the Navigator Taproom Social. But then Navigator taproom closed, so now we’re doing it Rossi’s. BEcause who doesn’t love a dive bar.

Come enjoy some drinks with your fellow co-ideologists! We’ll have excellent beer and even more excellent conversation conversation. We’ll be a relatively large group sitting together near the windows that face out to State.

​Hope to see you there!

August 15th - Lakefront Social

Details:

• Date: Saturday, August 15th

• Time: 5:30pm - 10:30pm, with the potential to go later.

• Location: Ohio Street Beach and the neighboring Jane Addams Memorial Park. I’ll let you know more when I arrive at 5pm and see where other groups are.

• Luma Sign-up Link: https://luma.com/xw28mtsy

Description:

This is a rescheduled event from July.

We’re trying something new: a lakefront social. We’ve found a lovely and secluded spot - with easy access to the Belmont station. We’ll have drinks, food, blankets, and company. With trees, grass, and an almost beach, we’ll have a blast while enjoying Chicago’s lake. While swimming is an option, it will not be obligatory (obviously). Plenty of people, including me, won’t dive in, but many will. As the sun sets we’ll be able to enjoy the fireworks in the right over us (the barge should be less than 200 feet away).

Given low expected turnout for this event, I've decided to cancel it.

But fear not! We will reschedule and we will try again.

Best,

EA Chicago Organizers

And remember! It’s cooler by the lake!

Details below:

July Lakefront Social

Details:

• Date: Saturday, July 11th

• Time: 4pm - 9pm maybe later.

• Location: Lakeview Pavilion: 3550 N Jean Baptiste Pointe du Sable Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60613 Note: Since the pavilion can’t be reserved we will either be under it’s roof or under some trees nearby.

• Luma Sign-up Link: https://luma.com/y45cnadf

Description:

We’re trying something new: a lakefront social. We’ve found a lovely and secluded spot - with easy access to the Belmont station. We’ll have drinks, food, blankets, and company. With trees, grass, and an almost beach, we’ll have a blast while enjoying Chicago’s lake. While swimming is an option, it will not be obligatory (obviously). Plenty of people, including me, won’t dive in, but many will. As the sun sets we’ll be able to enjoy the fireworks in the distance.

Howdy y’all!!

TLDR: July lakefront social, reminders and event date changes under their respective headings.

We’ve got a great month of July planned. Come join us for all or some of our events. Our biggest is expected to be the lakefront social. We’re also cancelling (rescheduling) two of our previously scheduled socials as outlined below. And of course, don’t forget to sign up for the book club on the 14th.

Looking forward to seeing y’all this month!

Best,
EA Chicago Organizers

July Lakefront Social

Details:

• Date: Saturday, July 11th

• Time: 4pm - 9pm maybe later.

• Location: Lakeview Pavilion: 3550 N Jean Baptiste Pointe du Sable Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60613 Note: Since the pavilion can’t be reserved we will either be under it’s roof or under some trees nearby.

• Luma Sign-up Link: https://luma.com/y45cnadf

Description:

We’re trying something new: a lakefront social. We’ve found a lovely and secluded spot - with easy access to the Belmont station. We’ll have drinks, food, blankets, and company. With trees, grass, and an almost beach, we’ll have a blast while enjoying Chicago’s lake. While swimming is an option, it will not be obligatory (obviously). Plenty of people, including me, won’t dive in, but many will. As the sun sets we’ll be able to enjoy the fireworks in the distance.

Navigator Taproom Social

Details:

• Date: Friday, July 31st

• Time: 6pm - 10pm maybe later.

• Location: Navigator Taproom, 2211 N Milwaukee Ave #100, Chicago, IL 60647, USA

• Luma Sign-up Link: https://luma.com/e09te989

Description:

Come enjoy some drinks with your fellow co-ideologists! We’ll have excellent beer and even more excellent conversation conversation. We’ll be a relatively large group sitting together near the windows that face out to Milwaukee.

Hope to see you there!

Reminder: Book Club

Details:

• Date: Tuesday, July 14th

• Time: 7pm - 10pm

• Location: 454 W Division St, Chicago, IL Note: Specific Instructions Given Prior to event

• Luma Sign-up Link: https://luma.com/hte2o3ns

Description:

Join us for a discussion of A Brief History of Intelligence by Max Bennett, which explores how learning, decision-making, and cognition emerged over time, from simple organisms to humans and modern artificial systems.

Cancellations:

The following events are cancelled:

• July 3rd regularly scheduled social

• July 18th regularly scheduled social

Reminder that we have our Dimo’s Pizza Social this saturday. Come eat some vegan pizza and talk EA and non EA related things! If you’re interested in coming, please register here https://luma.com/6g0ew2rp .

We also have our book club for “A Brief History Of Intelligence” on 7/14 - reading the book is not required - but reading a summary of it would be helpful at least. If you’re interested in attending, please register here https://luma.com/hte2o3ns

Likewise - we also have a social event at Dimo’s pizza on the afternoon of June 20th. Come meet some EA’s and talk about anything EA or non EA related. If you plan on coming - please register here https://luma.com/6g0ew2rp

Lastly - next month we have a book club/discussion on the book A Brief History of Intelligence. You can register for that here https://luma.com/hte2o3ns.

Hope to see you soon!

We also have a rooftop social on Saturday June 6th. You can register for that here.

Hope to see you soon!

TLDR: Super cool roof social on June 6th @ 6pm. Directions below.

June 6th marks the return of our rooftop socials. We’ve laid claim to the entire roof of Marina City’s east tower. With panoramic views of the city stretching from O’Hare to Roseland, we’ll watch the fireworks and enjoy drinks (alcoholic and alcoholic) while we chat it up, connect, and do our best to encourage each other to do good for the world.

Food service will not be just drinks, we’ll have at least 15 different types of vegan chicken nuggets, snacks, fruits, berries, and if enough people register tons of middle eastern food. And did I mention the drinks? We’ll have so many of those.

And maybe, if the building gives us permission, we’ll have a chance to watch a short movie.

Please register at Luma (https://luma.com/svnfjh28) at least four days in advance. If you don’t we might not have enough food and that would be a tragedy of epic proportions. And you don’t want that, do you?

Oh and if anyone has folding chairs, please let me know at 3126252249. I’ll order an uber to bring them over since we almost certainly won’t have enough.

We haven’t yet finalized a rain check location, however in all likelihood this will be that Wednesday the 10th @ 5pm. If we need to do a raincheck expect another one of these with updates a day or two in advance.

Woohoo!

Building Access Directions:

1. Address: 300 N State St. East Tower (that’s the one closer to The Lake™ on the State Street side).

2. Go to the door man in the East Tower, tell them you are there for Isaiah’s (APT 2532) event.

3. Ask them which elevator takes you to the roof.

4. Follow their directions, it’s very confusing. (not sarcasm)

5. If you have trouble please call me at 3126252249.

Best,

Isaiah

Hey everyone!

Reminder that we have a social event coming up this Saturday, May 9th at Simone’s in Pilsen from 1:30-4:30 . Register on Luma to join. https://luma.com/7oye7ezq

We also have a speaker event on Tuesday, May 19th for a talk with Marcus A. Davis, Co-founder and CEO of Rethink Priorities. He’ll be sharing insights on a new cross-cause fund aimed at allocating resources across multiple cause areas, as well as the Donor Compass—a tool designed to help individuals align their values with effective giving strategies, and more! If you’re interested, you can sign up on Luma here. https://luma.com/bbiueu6z

Lastly, we’re planning a book club on A Brief History of Intelligence by Max Bennett, with a discussion scheduled for July to give everyone time to read. You can sign up for that on Luma here as well. https://luma.com/hte2o3ns

Hope to see ya soon!

Join us on Tuesday, May 19th for a talk with Marcus A. Davis, Co-founder and CEO of Rethink Priorities. He’ll be sharing insights on a new cross-cause fund aimed at allocating resources across multiple cause areas, as well as the Donor Compass—a tool designed to help individuals align their values with effective giving strategies, and more! If you’re interested, you can sign up on Luma here. https://luma.com/bbiueu6z

We also have a social event coming up on Saturday, May 9th at Simone’s—come hang out and chat about anything EA (or not!). Register on Luma here to join. https://luma.com/7oye7ezq

Lastly, we’re planning a book club on A Brief History of Intelligence by Max Bennett, with a discussion scheduled for July to give everyone time to read. You can sign up for that on Luma here as well. https://luma.com/hte2o3ns

Have a great day!

You can register here: https://luma.com/upwqqqdj

This month’s topic is democracy preservation and the durability of the rule of law in America. We’ll discuss just how much danger our republic is in and what the road to recovery might look like.

While pre-DeepDive homework is optional, engaging with any of the resources below would give you quite the leg up over your peers!

Articles:

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deportation_of_Kilmar_Abrego_Garcia

2. https://www.lawfaremedia.org/article/three-hundred-habeas-cases-in-which-the-government-has-defied-court-orders

3. https://archive.is/20251031091849/https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2025/10/31/opinion/trump-autocracy-democracy-report.html

4. https://archive.is/CGdGe

5. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/12/us/politics/trump-justice-dept.html

6. https://www.lawfaremedia.org/article/the-administration-s-drug-boat-strikes-are-crimes-against-humanity

7. https://balkin.blogspot.com/, “Sunday, April 05, 2026 - Presidential Appropriations”

8. https://freedomhouse.org/country/united-states/freedom-world/2026

Podcasts:

1. https://www.lawfaremedia.org/article/lawfare-daily--the-trials-of-the-trump-administration--april-10

2. https://www.foreignaffairs.com/podcasts/america-predatory-hegemon

​​If you have any questions, comments or concerns, please reach out to effectivealtruismchicago@gmail.com

Rain and location changes: While we hope to do this event in the Maggie Daley Park’s “Peanut Park” if the weather decides not to be good to us, we will relocate to the common room in Marina City’s (300 North State Street) East Tower (20^th floor). I’ll have a giant cart full of snacks - that’s how you can recognize our group.

Pending logistics we may have tons of vegan chicken nuggets.

Plus, why not?

Feel free to bring a friend (as long as they’re at least open to EA ideas!)

If you plan on coming - please register on Luma

​​If you have any questions, comments or concerns, please reach out to effectivealtruismchicago@gmail.com

​We’ll be a large group at one of the high tables. I’ll be wearing a blue shirt with a cat riding a dolphin - you could also try to guess the nerdiest group in the room.

Hope to see you there!