A Third Place

• The right orientation: “Conversations, not classrooms.”
• Inspirations:
  • Fractal NYC
  • SF Commons
  • Verci
  • Less Solaris (office for startups), more SF Commons
• ”Informal university” could be bootstrapped from something similar to SF Commons campus.
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• Ian coffee shop
  • Could sell coffee
• Could sell memberships or whatever SF commons seems to do.
• Requirement: amazing decor / vibes. “Oasis.”
• Aesthetics
  • Xerox Parc Beanbags
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  • Baghdad - House of Wisdom
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  • Floor to ceiling of equations
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• Maybe: gym equipment
• Good community engagement