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Here's a ridiculously long list of places you can meet and socialize with other people. Although I'm sure someone will still come up with an excuse about how none of them are viable options. Coffee shops Bars Breweries Nightclubs Restaurants Gyms Fitness classes Yoga studios Martial arts gyms Dance classes Salsa nights Rock climbing gyms Hiking trails Parks Beaches Dog parks Farmers markets Grocery stores Shopping malls Bookstores Libraries Board game nights Trivia nights Open mic nights Comedy clubs Concerts Music festivals Art galleries Museums Cooking classes Pottery classes Language exchanges Improv classes Theater groups Running clubs Cycling clubs Pickleball courts Tennis clubs Golf courses Bowling alleys Pool halls Arcade bars Escape rooms Volunteer organizations Animal shelters Community gardens Church groups Meetup groups Networking events Professional conferences Coworking spaces Alumni events Book clubs Writing groups Photography walks Chess clubs Magic the Gathering tournaments Dungeons & Dragons groups Car meets Motorcycle meetups Classic car shows Comic conventions Anime conventions Renaissance fairs Farmers’ markets Flea markets Antique shops Craft fairs Wine tastings Food festivals Cultural festivals Street fairs Parades Sporting events Tailgates Fantasy football drafts Watch parties Local political meetings Neighborhood associations Home improvement workshops Gardening workshops Public lectures University events Continuing education classes First aid courses CPR classes Improv jams Karaoke nights Open dance floors Community theater productions Choirs Community orchestras Jam sessions Music lessons Drum circles Meditation groups Running races Charity walks Obstacle course races Recreational sports leagues Adult softball leagues Basketball courts Volleyball leagues Soccer leagues Flag football leagues Swimming clubs Rowing clubs Sailing clubs Fishing clubs Camping trips Group travel tours Hostel common rooms Airport lounges Train stations Bus stops Hotel lobbies Laundromats Waiting rooms Elevators Apartment common areas Your neighborhood sidewalk Your front porch Your backyard Your friend’s house Your parents’ house Your neighbor’s house Birthday parties Weddings Reunions Baby showers Dinner parties Barbecues Housewarming parties Holiday parties Game nights Poker nights Fantasy football leagues Study groups Language tutoring sessions Toastmasters Debate clubs Philosophy groups Men’s groups Support groups Professional associations Trade shows Career fairs Job fairs Startup events Hackathons Makerspaces Woodworking shops Metalworking classes Sewing circles Knitting groups Quilting clubs Car repair workshops DIY classes Art classes Drawing groups Life drawing sessions Film screenings Film discussion groups Film festivals Poetry readings Poetry slams Storytelling events Historical reenactments Astronomy clubs Stargazing events Birdwatching groups Nature walks Environmental cleanups Beach cleanups Habitat restoration projects Political canvassing events Charity fundraisers Blood drives Food banks Soup kitchens Homeless outreach programs Youth mentoring programs Big Brothers Big Sisters Hospital volunteer programs Senior centers Retirement communities Community centers Recreation centers YMCA facilities University recreation clubs Alumni sports events Local fairs County fairs State fairs Rodeos Horseback riding lessons Equestrian clubs Archery ranges Shooting clubs Fencing classes Boxing gyms Muay Thai gyms Brazilian jiu-jitsu academies Wrestling clubs Fencing tournaments CrossFit boxes Powerlifting meets Bodybuilding competitions Strongman events Outdoor boot camps Personal training sessions Physical therapy waiting rooms Massage school clinics Spa relaxation areas Barber shops Hair salons Tattoo studios Piercing studios Farmers’ market food stalls Food truck gatherings Communal dining tables Food halls Ramen shops Sushi bars Taprooms Cocktail classes Mocktail workshops Dessert shops Ice cream parlors Donut shops Bakeries Diner counters Hotel breakfast buffets University cafeterias Hospital cafeterias Office kitchens Break rooms Shared office spaces College campuses Dorm common rooms Student organizations Debate tournaments Academic conferences Research seminars Science museums Planetariums Botanical gardens Zoos Aquariums Nature preserves National parks State parks Campgrounds RV parks Dog-friendly patios Pet adoption events Dog training classes Obedience competitions Horse shows Sheepdog trials Beekeeping clubs Homebrewing clubs Fermentation workshops Cooking competitions Chili cook-offs Barbecue competitions Pie-baking contests Cake decorating classes Farmers’ cooperative meetings Community-supported agriculture pickup sites Seed swaps Plant swaps Houseplant clubs Orchid societies Bonsai clubs Floral arrangement classes Landscape design workshops Home and garden shows Interior design workshops Architecture tours Historic home tours Walking tours Ghost tours Food tours Brewery tours Winery tours Distillery tours Factory tours Studio tours Artist residencies Gallery openings Museum member events Auction previews Estate sales Swap meets Yard sales Garage sales Community rummage sales Repair cafés Literally anywhere outside your front door. Hope this helps.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says it’s “quite terrible” that people have so much DRAM sitting in their own PCs instead of being used in data centers. “Everyone have a bunch of the world’s limited supply of DRAM sitting in their own computer. And be used 5% of the time,” He argues that cloud data centers should make better use of limited memory supplies instead of people running AI models locally.

Hey can i join your already established friend group