… ., the idea is that you have some grounding in science/math, and are able to: 1) Think about these unusual topics with a clear head 2) Discuss in a nondogmatic manner & a respectful tone (can't emphasize that enough- if you're gung ho to exalt your opinion and knock other people's perspectives down -this isn't the place for you) 3) Keep the conversation full of laughter(!) We gather to #1 Have fun, #2 learn, and #3 Share of ourselves, and sometimes #4 Have eye-opening, awareness expanding grou …

… CLUES - Knowledge in art, history, architecture, science or math could easily help you find your next stop in your quest for the ultimate prize. And you can get your clues in the most unexpected ways. Voicemail messages, cryptex cases, CD-ROMs and bank deposit boxes have all been used in past hunts.           DIGITAL CAMERA TASKS - Some tasks are simple: "Take a photo of your team in front of the "Grauman's Chinese Theatre"- while others are not. Teams may be asked, "Take a photo of your entir …

(Group Image is the CPEP Chart of Fundamental Particles and Interactions: http://www.cpepweb.org/particle-chart.html . You can get great printed copies of it from their website: http://www.cpepweb.org/cpep_how_to_order.html ) A reading and discussion group, based around books that straddle the line between the popular and scientific. Roger Penrose, Stephen Hawking, Richard Feynman--Let's read them in depth and discuss.  We will also take advantage of public lectures and discussions about the ha …