TAM9 -- Is it happening?

[kenkoskinen]

SkepticScott & Others,

Thanks for the feedback. I didn't know how many people attend these events & of course I already expressed my sensitivity to how most people are interested in the keynote speakers. Yes an event that large, requires organization and entails some limitations to audience participation. I'm glad there are smaller sessions where some give and take is manageable & acceptable.

 

[Horatius]

I didn't know how many people attend these events & of course I already expressed my sensitivity to how most people are interested in the keynote speakers.

Another factor to consider is, keynote speakers aside, it's hard to find a bad conversation at TAM. It can be done, but you quickly learn which people to avoid.

 

[The Central Scrutinizer]

Another factor to consider is, keynote speakers aside, it's hard to find a bad conversation at TAM. It can be done, but you quickly learn which people to avoid.

That's why I never talk to you.

 

[SkepticScott]

Yes an event that large, requires organization and entails some limitations to audience participation. I'm glad there are smaller sessions where some give and take is manageable & acceptable.

The Q&A during the sessions have to be managed, but outside of that the JREF tries to have the speakers available.

Last year there were some complaints that too many of them were in the fund-raising lunches, and not enough were in the lunch. I hope we don't repeat that this year.

If nothing else, you can always talk to 'Scrut.

 

[Horatius]

If nothing else, you can always talk to 'Scrut.

If he lets you!







Ah well, there's always Buzz0

 

[SkepticScott]

Ah well, there's always Buzz0

Or me.

 

[bumlet5]

If he lets you!







Ah well, there's always Buzz0

You're just evil.

 

[Horatius]

You're just evil.

Nice of you to finally notice. My Minions will be by later with your "award".

 

[dasmiller]

Another factor to consider is, keynote speakers aside, it's hard to find a bad conversation at TAM. It can be done, but you quickly learn which people to avoid.

Fortunately, there's a bunch of fresh faces every year, so I can usually find someone to converse with. At least for the first few days.

 

[eudaimanic]

From @jref on twitter:

TAM details to be announced on Mon. Here is a sneak peak at just one of this year's amaz!ng speakers. #TAM9 fb.me/VDrTcKbM

 

[AdMan]

From @jref on twitter:

Ah yes.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neil_deGrasse_Tyson

 

[Chris H]

A lot of the speakers show up to the Del Mar Lounge. You can also approach any of them in the hallway outside the meeting room.

By approach, you mean spear tackle, right?

 

[MattusMaximus]

TAM9 is on... on like Donkey Kong!

 

[bumlet5]

TAM9 is on... on like Donkey Kong!

 

[xinit]

TAM9 is on... on like Donkey Kong!

It's being held in 1981 with no Internet or cell phones?

 

[Horatius]

It's being held in 1981 with no Internet or cell phones?

But on the plus side, I finally get to throw barrels at people!