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Close Doors
- Purpose of gathering -> who is included
- people who aren’t part of the purpose detract b/c others welcome/include them which erodes focus
- good exclusion allows diversity to thrive: groups locked in historical conflict had liveliest discussions
- attend to size: groups of 6 - intimate; 30 is a party
- venue is the nudge: French château
- area, perimeter, density
— Nov 03, 2026 05:31PM
- Purpose of gathering -> who is included
- people who aren’t part of the purpose detract b/c others welcome/include them which erodes focus
- good exclusion allows diversity to thrive: groups locked in historical conflict had liveliest discussions
- attend to size: groups of 6 - intimate; 30 is a party
- venue is the nudge: French château
- area, perimeter, density
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4. Create a Temporary Alternative World
- how to “mix it up”? Create a set of event-specific rules
- rules (temporary & democratizing) vs etiquette (staid & assumes sameness)
- Dîner en Blanc
- Rules can overcome the pull of technology
- “I am Here” days: commit to full days, generous authority of curator
- 10 push-ups if you’re late
- questions must build on info already shared
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- how to “mix it up”? Create a set of event-specific rules
- rules (temporary & democratizing) vs etiquette (staid & assumes sameness)
- Dîner en Blanc
- Rules can overcome the pull of technology
- “I am Here” days: commit to full days, generous authority of curator
- 10 push-ups if you’re late
- questions must build on info already shared
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Don’t be a Chill Host
- generous authority: if you compel people to gather, exercise power as host for the good of the group
- run with a strong, confident hand but selflessly and for the sake of others
- protect your guests (Alamo Drafthouse)
- equalize guests: name tags with first names only, masks at parties
- connect guests with introductions (before?) and identify shared passions
— Nov 04, 2026 03:38PM
- generous authority: if you compel people to gather, exercise power as host for the good of the group
- run with a strong, confident hand but selflessly and for the sake of others
- protect your guests (Alamo Drafthouse)
- equalize guests: name tags with first names only, masks at parties
- connect guests with introductions (before?) and identify shared passions
Sarah
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To design a compelling gathering, decide on a specific and unique purpose. How?
- Zoom out: what is the impact on the world? How does this align with beliefs & values?
- Outcomes: how will people be different after this gathering?
Use purpose to decide who attends. Be honest about purpose. Consider a purpose that takes a stand, makes guests/hosts unsettled.
— Oct 28, 2026 12:41AM
- Zoom out: what is the impact on the world? How does this align with beliefs & values?
- Outcomes: how will people be different after this gathering?
Use purpose to decide who attends. Be honest about purpose. Consider a purpose that takes a stand, makes guests/hosts unsettled.