Crypto Investing Sydney

Get to Know Your Investing Potential

Breaking news… we have a new venue! Our meetups are moving to Coogee Bay Hotel, right next to Coogee Beach. The new location offers a great atmosphere, more space, and an even better setting for relaxed investing discussions. This meetup’s topic: the Federal Budget and what it could mean for property investors, SMSFs, lending, tax settings and the broader market. Saturday 30th May, 1:30pm. Meet in the courtyard. Looking forward to seeing everyone there.

Sydney Money Club — FIRE, Saving, Investing & Everything Money

**Sydney Money Club — FIRE, Saving, Investing & Everything Money** One of our members suggested we have a session on the FIRE movement — Financial Independence, Retire Early — so let’s give it a go. We’ll spend some time talking about FIRE: what it is, whether it’s realistic, saving rates, investing and the trade-offs involved. Then we’ll open it up into a completely free-form money discussion — what are you saving for, how are you saving, what are you investing in, what do you want to understand better? We also have a couple of stocks we are going to talk about as requested by members. If you have any you're curious about, please put them in the event chat. **No assumed knowledge whatsoever.** Beginners are very welcome. I work as a share analyst, so I’m very happy to talk about shares and investing all day long, but this isn’t intended to be a lecture. Bring whatever money questions or subjects interest you and we’ll see where the conversation goes. We’ll keep this one small — around 5–10 people — and grab a table at the pub for a relaxed chat over drinks and nibbles.

BIG OCTOBER MEETUP

Speakers & Format for this event will be announced soon

Australia Business Investment Network Monthly Meet Up

Welcome to our meet up, where we unite, share and chat about day-to-day life, goals and plans, strategies, work life balance, business and investment opportunities. Smart casual attire. Belroy Hotel, Upstairs near terrace. Please look for "Meet Up" sign on Table Agenda Session 1: Introduction Session 2: Five-minute introductory presentation by participants Session 3: Networking Session Session 4: Closing Remarks ** Join our Asia Wealth Connect (AWC) community for support, opportunities and collaboration at [https://www.asiawealthconnect.com.au](https://www.asiawealthconnect.com.au) Hope to see you there. Please be on time and note the event can finish earlier depending on numbers

Hedonism & The Forbidden

A discussion on pleasure, morality and the role of guilt. Lounge with us in style in the Nude Room, upper level Glebe Hotel. Be prepared for a night of social antics and philosophical enquiry. Join the chat on Discord [https://discord.gg/644zC4KVQ](https://discord.gg/644zC4KVQ)

Machine Learning to mRNA: How I Built a Personalised Cancer Vaccine for My Dog

**Speaker bio:** * Paul Conyngham is the founder of Gamgee, a Y Combinator company developing personalised mRNA cancer vaccines for dogs. After 17 years in machine learning, Paul taught himself genomics and used AI to design a personalised vaccine for his dog Rosie, whose responsive tumours shrank by 50–75%. **Presentation outline:** \- Rosie’s cancer and why existing treatments were not enough \- Using AI to cross from machine learning into genomics \- The journey from tumour sequencing to an administered mRNA vaccine \- What worked\, what failed and what one patient can teach us \- Turning a year\-long manual process into repeatable software \- Why Gamgee is starting with dogs and where the technology goes next * Join our community on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14297125/ to stay up-to-date on all our upcoming events We are grateful to our new hosts and sponsors the Centre for Business Intelligence and Data Analytics (BIDA) at the Business School, University of Technology, Sydney

KSUG.AI Australia #69 - Cloud Native & AI Unlocked @ Nutanix

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Bouldering and Drinks (Beginners Welcome!) @ Blochaus Marrickville

Sydney Social Climbers is a group of social climbing enthusiasts who also enjoy a beer and a chat. We meet every Monday 6pm, at the Blochaus Marrickville climbing gym. Come find us next to the couches near the table tennis area! **What is Bouldering**? Bouldering is rock climbing without ropes or harnesses. The challenge is to climb short but tricky routes using balance, technique, and strength. It's a high-intensity exercise that strengthens many of the major muscles of the body, and in particular your core, back, shoulders, arms, hands, and grip. It can also help improve your sport climbing technique. Bouldering routes are set for beginners up to advanced climbers. Whether it's your first time, you have not climbed in ages, or you are a seasoned professional, a good time is guaranteed - we welcome everyone of all levels! **Cost**: * No meetup charge, only gym charges as below: * Gym entry is $23 (discounted entry!) * Shoe rental is $7 * See more pricing and membership information on their website: [https://syd.blochaus.com.au/pricing/](https://syd.blochaus.com.au/pricing/) **What to bring / wear:** Clothes comfortable for exercising Climbing shoes if you own a pair, otherwise you can rent at the gym **Schedule** 6PM - 6:10PM - Meet and Greet (At couches next to the table tennis area) 6:10PM - 8:10PM - Climbing 8:10PM - 8:20PM - Regroup at couches and leave for Pub 8:20PM Onwards - Eat / Drink at Vic on the Park **Disclaimer**: Your safety is your own responsibility while climbing. Meetup hosts are not employees or representatives of the gym.

Bitcoin Eastern Suburbs - Social - Coogee

This month's Bitcoin Eastern Suburbs Meet-up will be held at the **Coogee Legion Club**. This is a casual, unstructured social meetup: grab a pint and some food, sit together and chat bitcoin. There are no speakers or presentations (the main Bitcoin Sydney meetups cover those), which makes it an excellent place to learn about what bitcoin is, and isn't. We'll have experienced Bitcoiners attending to answer questions you might have and who can guide you through the basics of setting up a bitcoin wallet, making payments, or setting up your business to accept bitcoin payments. **Attendees are welcome to cover topics such as:** * What bitcoin is and isn't * Why Bitcoin Exists * How Bitcoin Supports Human Rights Efforts * How to Secure Bitcoin / 'Cold Storage' * How to Accept Bitcoin as a Merchant / Retailer * Setting up a Self-managed Superannuation Fund * Grassroots Adoption / Circular Economies * Running a Node **When** Third Wednesday of every month, from 6pm. **NOSTR / Satlantis** Follow Bitcoin Sydney on NOSTR - Meetups listed via [Satlantis](https://www.satlantis.io/p/npub1nk78d7y9tgxknkuywm5sfz58h45cxh38dhagjr2tw8yw5sr9pqlsjlmmlq) npub: npub1nk78d7y9tgxknkuywm5sfz58h45cxh38dhagjr2tw8yw5sr9pqlsjlmmlq

Manipulation: What It Is, Why It's Bad, What to Do About It

How often are your decisions really your own? Every day we are surrounded by advertising, social media, political campaigns, news headlines, influencers, sales techniques and well-meaning advice — all competing for our attention and trying to shape what we think, feel and do. But where is the line between persuasion and manipulation? Can manipulation ever be ethical, or is it always something to resist? And in an age of personalised algorithms and increasingly sophisticated AI, are we becoming easier to manipulate than ever before? Come and join us as we explore these fascinating and relevant questions of modern life. **Book: *Manipulation: What It Is, Why It's Bad, What to Do About It* (2025) by Cass R. Sunstein** **Companion Reading: *[A Guide to Understanding Manipulation](https://1drv.ms/b/c/adb4f7488b2eef0a/IQDHXT_8qUk6SaS0K3l8wqrwAQGmTmBNSjEbvmGyDm5emUM?e=A1kJfd)*** (prepared for this meetup) Cass Sunstein is almost uniquely placed to write this book. He is the co-creator of nudge theory (with Richard Thaler), a former senior adviser in the Obama White House, and one of the most cited legal scholars in the world. He has spent decades studying how human psychology shapes decisions, and has seen from the inside how governments and corporations exploit that knowledge. The result is a book that is simultaneously rigorous and readable: part philosophy, part law, part behavioural science, and part catalogue of the tricks being played on us every day. Sunstein moves from abstract definitions — what exactly separates manipulation from persuasion, and why does it matter? — through case studies of dark patterns, deepfakes, deliberate bureaucratic friction, and the social pressure traps of platforms like TikTok, before arriving at what may be the book's most important question: as AI makes manipulation more precise and more powerful than at any previous point in history, do we need a new legal and moral right — a right not to be manipulated — in the same way that a previous era recognised, for the first time, a right to privacy? This is one of those discussions where prior reading is not just encouraged but genuinely necessary — the conversation will move quickly into territory that only makes sense if you already understand Sunstein's conceptual framework. The companion reading guide is designed to make that framework accessible quickly, so even if time is short, a read-through of it will set you up well. But if you can get hold of the book itself, we think you'll find it genuinely easy to read or listen to — and it comes with a notable endorsement: Tim Wu, whose book we discussed just a couple of months ago, has named it as one of his top book recommendations. So join us for a drink (and optional meal) at 6:30pm on Monday, 5th October, on the 2nd floor of the Keg & Brew Hotel in Surrey Hills (i.e. up two flights of stairs). The venue is conveniently located near Central Station and the Light Rail. We look forward to seeing you there! P.S. Please adjust your RSVP if you have indicated that you will come but are no longer able to do so. This is courteous to others if there is a waitlist. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- These are just optional links to consider to supplement the reading of the book and document. Feel free to pass on other useful links in the discussion section. **Videos** * Cass Sunstein in an overview, seminar and podcast: [Overview of the book (3 mins)](https://www.cambridge.org/news-and-insights/talking-manipulation-with-cass-sunstein) [Online Seminar - Fifty Shades of Manipulation (43 mins)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9sopDkcLYM) [Sunstein on Manipulation vs Influence](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7aPzxitrWCE&t=2s) * 5 Insights on the book (The Next Big Idea Club) by Sunstein. Note that the audio version is more detailed than the written summary below it: [These Are the Silent Manipulations Most People Don’t Notice](https://nextbigideaclub.com/magazine/silent-manipulations-people-dont-notice-bookbite/56807/) * An explainer video and TED Talk on Dark Patterns: [What are Dark Patterns in UX?](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yj1GH111Xc) [Dark Patterns - How design seeks to control us](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJUW0iZzAaQ) * Netflix: *The Social Dilemma* (2020). This is a well known documentary examining social media platforms including how dark patterns are employed to manipulate users. **Written** * The *Deceptive Patterns* website has a great collection of manipulative, deceptive and coercive design patterns in the digital world: [Deceptive Patterns](https://deceptive.design/) * A Cass Sunstein article in The Guardian: [Why we need a right not to be manipulated](https://www.theguardian.com/books/2025/jul/27/why-we-need-a-right-not-to-be-manipulated) * Cass Sunstein in an interview: [Cass Sunstein on Manipulation and AI](https://apablog.substack.com/p/cass-sunstein-on-manipulation-and)

Play, Learn and have fun playing golf with a PGA professional providing guidance

Have you been too scared to play golf? No one to play with? Don’t know how to get started? This is the group for you. Play each week under guidance of a PGA Professionals tuition and have fun with like minded golf enthusiasts! Don’t have clubs? They will be provided. Cost is $70 per person per session on card or $50 cash.