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SUMMARY:❤️ Soldering Practice: LED Heart Board
DESCRIPTION:Come out and get some soldering practice! This time we’re making a heart-shaped board with 22 LEDs\, using an oscillator circuit to dim and brighten them at the speed you choose. \nThis project is ideal for folks who have soldered at least once before. Beginners are welcome to join us\, but it may take you more than one session to finish. Working with a friend is encouraged! \nThe kit you’ll need to complete this project costs $5.50. We’re suggesting a $5–$20 donation for the class\, no one turned away for lack of funds. \nRegister:\nRegistration for this event is now closed. We'll offer it again soon!
URL:https://iffybooks.net/event/led-heart-2/
LOCATION:Iffy Books\, 404 S. 20th St.\, Philadelphia\, 19146\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Iffy Books":MAILTO:iffybooks@iffybooks.net
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SUMMARY:🪐 Speculative Futures Reading Group: 'The Stone Sky' by N. K. Jemisin
DESCRIPTION:Join us Wednesday\, January 29th at 7 p.m. to discuss The Stone Sky by N. K. Jemisin\, book three in the Broken Earth trilogy. \nThe Moon will soon return. Whether this heralds the destruction of humankind or something worse will depend on two women. \nEssun has inherited the power of Alabaster Tenring. With it\, she hopes to find her daughter Nassun and forge a world in which every orogene child can grow up safe. \nFor Nassun\, her mother’s mastery of the Obelisk Gate comes too late. She has seen the evil of the world\, and accepted what her mother will not admit: that sometimes what is corrupt cannot be cleansed\, only destroyed.
URL:https://iffybooks.net/event/speculative-futures-jan-29/
LOCATION:Iffy Books\, 404 S. 20th St.\, Philadelphia\, 19146\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Iffy Books":MAILTO:iffybooks@iffybooks.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T100000
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SUMMARY:💡 Solder & Code: Make a 3-Button Keyboard with a Pi Pico
DESCRIPTION:In this workshop you’ll build and program a customizable 3-button USB keyboard using a Pi Pico microcontroller. You can program each button to type a chunk of text (e.g.\, your email signature)\, enter a keyboard shortcut\, or launch an application. It’s easier than it sounds! \nHere’s what we’ll do: \n• Solder three push button switches onto your Pi Pico\n• Install CircuitPython firmware\n• Install Adafruit HID libraries\n• Copy example code to your Pi Pico\n• Adjust the example code to make your own custom keyboard \nWe’ll have a limited number of computers to share\, so bring a laptop (Windows/macOS/Linux) if you can. \nYou’ll need to buy a Pi Pico Push Button Interface Kit for $9.75 to complete this project. We’re recommending a $5–$20 donation for the class (notaflof). \n \nRegister:\nRegistration for this event is now closed. We'll offer it again soon! \n  \n  \n \n 
URL:https://iffybooks.net/event/solder-code-jan-30/
LOCATION:Iffy Books\, 404 S. 20th St.\, Philadelphia\, 19146\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Iffy Books":MAILTO:iffybooks@iffybooks.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T133000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250111T190814Z
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SUMMARY:🐢 Draw with code! An intro to turtle graphics using Python
DESCRIPTION:Stay tuned for details & registration! \n☀️ Draw with code! An intro to turtle graphics using Python\n☀️ Screen reading PDF\n☀️ Print-imposed PDF \n▶️ Project files on GitHub \nRegister for Jan 27th:\nRegistration for this event is now closed. We'll offer it again soon! \n  \nRegister for Jan 30th:\nRegistration for this event is now closed. We'll offer it again soon!
URL:https://iffybooks.net/event/python-turtle/2025-01-30/
LOCATION:Iffy Books\, 404 S. 20th St.\, Philadelphia\, 19146\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Iffy Books":MAILTO:iffybooks@iffybooks.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250131T100000
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CREATED:20250118T191419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250118T191605Z
UID:10002052-1738317600-1738323000@iffybooks.net
SUMMARY:💡 Solder & Code: Make a 3-Button Keyboard with a Pi Pico
DESCRIPTION:In this workshop you’ll build and program a customizable 3-button USB keyboard using a Pi Pico microcontroller. You can program each button to type a chunk of text (e.g.\, your email signature)\, enter a keyboard shortcut\, or launch an application. It’s easier than it sounds! \nHere’s what we’ll do: \n• Solder three push button switches onto your Pi Pico\n• Install CircuitPython firmware\n• Install Adafruit HID libraries\n• Copy example code to your Pi Pico\n• Adjust the example code to make your own custom keyboard \nWe’ll have a limited number of computers to share\, so bring a laptop (Windows/macOS/Linux) if you can. \nYou’ll need to buy a Pi Pico Push Button Interface Kit for $9.75 to complete this project. We’re recommending a $5–$20 donation for the class (notaflof). \n \nRegister:\nRegistration for this event is now closed. We'll offer it again soon! \n  \n  \n \n 
URL:https://iffybooks.net/event/solder-code-jan-31/
LOCATION:Iffy Books\, 404 S. 20th St.\, Philadelphia\, 19146\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Iffy Books":MAILTO:iffybooks@iffybooks.net
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SUMMARY:🎵 Cassette Mixtape Session
DESCRIPTION:Bring a playlist on your phone/computer and we’ll help you record it to an audio cassette tape. We have plenty of tapes to share! \nRegister for January 31st:\nRegistration for this event is now closed. We'll offer it again soon!
URL:https://iffybooks.net/event/cassette-session/
LOCATION:Iffy Books\, 404 S. 20th St.\, Philadelphia\, 19146\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Iffy Books":MAILTO:iffybooks@iffybooks.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250131T150000
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CREATED:20250111T191321Z
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UID:10002034-1738335600-1738342800@iffybooks.net
SUMMARY:📡 Meshtastic 101
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an introduction to Meshtastic\, an application that lets you send private text messages over the air using pocket-sized LoRa radio transceivers. We’ll show you how to flash the latest Meshtastic firmware to the device\, customize the settings\, and start chatting with your friends. \nHere’s a link to our zine on LoRa + Meshtastic.\nRegister for Jan 31st:\n(coming soon!)
URL:https://iffybooks.net/event/meshtastic-class/
LOCATION:Iffy Books\, 404 S. 20th St.\, Philadelphia\, 19146\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Iffy Books":MAILTO:iffybooks@iffybooks.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250201T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250201T130000
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CREATED:20241229T220524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250120T200915Z
UID:10001931-1738407600-1738414800@iffybooks.net
SUMMARY:✨ NFC Sculpture Workshop
DESCRIPTION:In this workshop we’ll make little clay sculptures with NFC tags embedded inside\, which you can use to trigger shortcuts on your phone. Fun! \nHere’s a link to a blog post about this project. \nRegister:\nRegistration for this event is now closed. Sorry about that! \nThis workshop is now full. We'll offer it again soon!
URL:https://iffybooks.net/event/rfid-sculpture/
LOCATION:Iffy Books\, 404 S. 20th St.\, Philadelphia\, 19146\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Iffy Books":MAILTO:iffybooks@iffybooks.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250202T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250202T120000
DTSTAMP:20260415T042551
CREATED:20250131T233721Z
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UID:10002061-1738492200-1738497600@iffybooks.net
SUMMARY:🔊 Beginner Soldering: DIY Audio Meter | Sunday\, February 2nd\, 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
DESCRIPTION:Join us for another beginner-friendly soldering project at Iffy Books! You’ll assemble a DIY audio meter kit\, which you can use to visualize an audio signal’s amplitude. \nTo complete this project you’ll need to buy a kit for $7.95. We’re suggesting a $5–$20 donation for the class\, no one turned away for lack of funds. We’ll provide soldering irons and solder. \nRegister:\nRegistration for this event is now closed. We'll offer it again soon! \nThis workshop is now full. We'll offer it again soon! \n   \n 
URL:https://iffybooks.net/event/audio-meter-feb-2/
LOCATION:Iffy Books\, 404 S. 20th St.\, Philadelphia\, 19146\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Iffy Books":MAILTO:iffybooks@iffybooks.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250203T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250203T113000
DTSTAMP:20260415T042551
CREATED:20250118T211711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250118T211712Z
UID:10002056-1738578600-1738582200@iffybooks.net
SUMMARY:⚡ Beginner Soldering: Make a DIY Guitar Cable
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a relatively quick and easy soldering workshop\, suitable for total beginners! You’ll strip some wires and solder 1/4-inch plugs to the ends\, creating your own guitar cable. \nYou can get a kit with 6 inches of cable for $4.25\, or 4 feet for $13.50. We’re suggesting a $5–$15 donation for the class\, notaflof. \nRegister:\nRegistration for this event is now closed. We'll offer it again soon! \nThis workshop is now full. We'll offer it again soon!
URL:https://iffybooks.net/event/guitar-cable-feb-3/
LOCATION:Iffy Books\, 404 S. 20th St.\, Philadelphia\, 19146\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Iffy Books":MAILTO:iffybooks@iffybooks.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250203T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250203T133000
DTSTAMP:20260415T042551
CREATED:20250131T233929Z
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UID:10002058-1738584000-1738589400@iffybooks.net
SUMMARY:🔊 Beginner Soldering: DIY Audio Meter
DESCRIPTION:Join us for another beginner-friendly soldering project at Iffy Books! You’ll assemble a DIY audio meter kit\, which you can use to visualize an audio signal’s amplitude. \nTo complete this project you’ll need to buy a kit for $7.95. We’re suggesting a $5–$20 donation for the class\, no one turned away for lack of funds. We’ll provide soldering irons and solder. \nRegister:\nRegistration for this event is now closed. We'll offer it again soon! \nThis workshop is now full. We'll offer it again soon! \n   \n 
URL:https://iffybooks.net/event/audio-meter-feb-3/
LOCATION:Iffy Books\, 404 S. 20th St.\, Philadelphia\, 19146\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Iffy Books":MAILTO:iffybooks@iffybooks.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250204T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250204T113000
DTSTAMP:20260415T042551
CREATED:20250118T211700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250118T212110Z
UID:10002057-1738665000-1738668600@iffybooks.net
SUMMARY:⚡ Beginner Soldering: Make a DIY Guitar Cable
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a relatively quick and easy soldering workshop\, suitable for total beginners! You’ll strip some wires and solder 1/4-inch plugs to the ends\, creating your own guitar cable. \nYou can get a kit with 6 inches of cable for $4.25\, or 4 feet for $13.50. We’re suggesting a $5–$15 donation for the class\, notaflof. \nRegister:\nRegistration for this event is now closed. We'll offer it again soon! \nThis workshop is now full. We'll offer it again soon!
URL:https://iffybooks.net/event/guitar-cable-feb-4/
LOCATION:Iffy Books\, 404 S. 20th St.\, Philadelphia\, 19146\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Iffy Books":MAILTO:iffybooks@iffybooks.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250204T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250204T133000
DTSTAMP:20260415T042551
CREATED:20250131T234106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T234107Z
UID:10002059-1738670400-1738675800@iffybooks.net
SUMMARY:🔊 Beginner Soldering: DIY Audio Meter
DESCRIPTION:Join us for another beginner-friendly soldering project at Iffy Books! You’ll assemble a DIY audio meter kit\, which you can use to visualize an audio signal’s amplitude. \nTo complete this project you’ll need to buy a kit for $7.95. We’re suggesting a $5–$20 donation for the class\, no one turned away for lack of funds. We’ll provide soldering irons and solder. \nRegister:\nRegistration for this event is now closed. We'll offer it again soon! \nThis workshop is now full. We'll offer it again soon! \n   \n 
URL:https://iffybooks.net/event/audio-meter-feb-4/
LOCATION:Iffy Books\, 404 S. 20th St.\, Philadelphia\, 19146\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Iffy Books":MAILTO:iffybooks@iffybooks.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250204T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250204T193000
DTSTAMP:20260415T042551
CREATED:20241217T010430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T011158Z
UID:10001869-1738688400-1738697400@iffybooks.net
SUMMARY:✏️ The Writing Room
DESCRIPTION:Come co-work with other writers in three 40-minute units of silent writing. Writers and projects of any type welcome. 10-minute breaks and accountability check-ins between units. BYO coffee\, water\, computer chargers\, notepads\, etc.
URL:https://iffybooks.net/event/write-together/2025-02-04/
LOCATION:Iffy Books\, 404 S. 20th St.\, Philadelphia\, 19146\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Iffy Books":MAILTO:iffybooks@iffybooks.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T042551
CREATED:20250127T150525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T150525Z
UID:10002070-1738778400-1738785600@iffybooks.net
SUMMARY:💻 DC215: Hands Off – Make the Machines Do It!
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the DC215 Meetup! Join us for an exciting gathering of tech enthusiasts\, hackers\, and cybersecurity professionals at Iffy Books. This in-person event is the perfect opportunity to network\, share knowledge\, and engage with like-minded individuals in the industry. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out\, everyone is welcome to come together for a night of learning and fun. Don’t miss out on this chance to connect with the vibrant tech community of Philly. \nAgenda\n6 PM – 6:45 PM: Socialize\n6:45 PM – 7 PM: Updates & Announcements\n7 PM – 7:30 PM: Presentation\n7:30 – 8 PM: Wind Down \nHands Off – Make the Machines Do It!\nManual processes in security operations are no longer sufficient to keep pace with emerging threats and increasing workloads. This talk explores the journey of fostering a culture of automation within a security operations team to enhance efficiency\, accuracy\, and improve analyst job satisfaction. Attendees will learn practical strategies to identify high-impact automation opportunities\, overcome resistance to change\, and empower team members with the tools and skills to adopt an automation-first mindset. By integrating automation into the fabric of daily workflows\, teams can not only improve operational performance but also focus on more strategic\, value-driven security initiatives. Whether you’re starting your automation journey or looking to scale existing efforts\, this session will provide actionable insights to build a resilient\, adaptive\, and forward-looking security operations culture. \nRSVP on Meetup (optional)
URL:https://iffybooks.net/event/dc215-feb-5/
LOCATION:Iffy Books\, 404 S. 20th St.\, Philadelphia\, 19146\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T133000
DTSTAMP:20260415T042551
CREATED:20250118T212352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T232657Z
UID:10002062-1738843200-1738848600@iffybooks.net
SUMMARY:🔊 Beginner Soldering: DIY Audio Meter
DESCRIPTION:Join us for another beginner-friendly soldering project at Iffy Books! You’ll assemble a DIY audio meter kit\, which you can use to visualize an audio signal’s amplitude. \nTo complete this project you’ll need to buy a kit for $7.95. We’re suggesting a $5–$20 donation for the class\, no one turned away for lack of funds. We’ll provide soldering irons and solder. \nRegister:\ncoming soon! \n 
URL:https://iffybooks.net/event/audio-meter-feb/2025-02-06/
LOCATION:Iffy Books\, 404 S. 20th St.\, Philadelphia\, 19146\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Iffy Books":MAILTO:iffybooks@iffybooks.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T042551
CREATED:20240929T173234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T120733Z
UID:10001266-1738868400-1738875600@iffybooks.net
SUMMARY:📚 Capital Reading Group
DESCRIPTION:Join us on the first and third Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. for a reading group on Capital by Karl Marx. \nWe’ll be reading Paul Reitter’s recent translation (Princeton University Press\, 2024). \n \nOctober 17:\n• The Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith\, Chapters 1–5\n• Principles of Political Economy by John Stuart Mill\, Chapter 1\nNovember 7: Chapter 1\, section 1\nNovember 21: Chapter 1\, section 2\nDecember 5: 4. Chapter 1\, section 3\nDecember 19: Chapter 1\, section 4\nJanuary 2: Recap and discussion\nJanuary 16: Chapter 2\nFebruary 6: Chapter 3\, section 1\nFebruary 20: Chapter 3\, section 2\nMarch 6: Chapter 3\, section 3\nMarch 20: Chapter 4 ..
URL:https://iffybooks.net/event/capital-group-1st-thurs/2025-02-06/
LOCATION:Iffy Books\, 404 S. 20th St.\, Philadelphia\, 19146\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Iffy Books":MAILTO:iffybooks@iffybooks.net
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250207T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250207T133000
DTSTAMP:20260415T042551
CREATED:20250118T193708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250118T194221Z
UID:10002053-1738929600-1738935000@iffybooks.net
SUMMARY:📡 Meshtastic Mods: Batteries & Canned Messages
DESCRIPTION:If you’re already using Meshtastic and you’re curious about adding hardware to your LoRa radio\, this workshop is for you! We’ll show you how to attach a lithium-ion battery and/or the hardware you’ll need to used the “canned messages” feature. There will be soldering. Stay tuned for details & registration!
URL:https://iffybooks.net/event/meshtastic-mods/
LOCATION:Iffy Books\, 404 S. 20th St.\, Philadelphia\, 19146\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Iffy Books":MAILTO:iffybooks@iffybooks.net
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250207T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250207T153000
DTSTAMP:20260415T042551
CREATED:20250122T204608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T204625Z
UID:10002064-1738936800-1738942200@iffybooks.net
SUMMARY:❤️ Soldering Practice: LED Heart Board
DESCRIPTION:Come out and get some soldering practice! This time we’re making a heart-shaped board with 22 LEDs\, using an oscillator circuit to dim and brighten them at the speed you choose. \nThis project is ideal for folks who have soldered at least once before. Beginners are welcome to join us\, but it may take you more than one session to finish. Working with a friend is encouraged! \nThe kit you’ll need to complete this project costs $5.50. We’re suggesting a $5–$20 donation for the class\, no one turned away for lack of funds. \nRegister:\nRegistration for this event is now closed. We'll offer it again soon! \nThis workshop is now full. We'll offer it again soon!
URL:https://iffybooks.net/event/led-heart-feb-7/
LOCATION:Iffy Books\, 404 S. 20th St.\, Philadelphia\, 19146\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Iffy Books":MAILTO:iffybooks@iffybooks.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250207T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250207T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T042551
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SUMMARY:💻 Philly 2600 Meetup
DESCRIPTION:> The Philly 2600 meeting is a monthly gathering of local hackers\, phreaks\, nerds\, geeks\, activists\, tinkerers\, developers\, infosec professionals\, and other interesting people.
URL:https://iffybooks.net/event/philly-2600/2025-02-07/
LOCATION:Iffy Books\, 404 S. 20th St.\, Philadelphia\, 19146\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250208T123000
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UID:10002054-1739012400-1739017800@iffybooks.net
SUMMARY:📡 M̶e̶s̶h̶t̶a̶s̶t̶i̶c̶ ̶M̶o̶d̶s̶:̶ ̶B̶a̶t̶t̶e̶r̶i̶e̶s̶ ̶&̶ ̶C̶a̶n̶n̶e̶d̶ ̶M̶e̶s̶s̶a̶g̶e̶s̶ (postponed!)
DESCRIPTION:We’re postponing this workshop while we work out some issues with the rotary encoders we’re using. We’re sorry for the inconvenience! Stay tuned for a new date sometime in the next few weeks. \n̶>̶ ̶I̶f̶ ̶y̶o̶u̶’̶r̶e̶ ̶a̶l̶r̶e̶a̶d̶y̶ ̶u̶s̶i̶n̶g̶ ̶M̶e̶s̶h̶t̶a̶s̶t̶i̶c̶ ̶a̶n̶d̶ ̶y̶o̶u̶’̶r̶e̶ ̶c̶u̶r̶i̶o̶u̶s̶ ̶a̶b̶o̶u̶t̶ ̶a̶d̶d̶i̶n̶g̶ ̶h̶a̶r̶d̶w̶a̶r̶e̶ ̶t̶o̶ ̶y̶o̶u̶r̶ ̶L̶o̶R̶a̶ ̶r̶a̶d̶i̶o̶\,̶ ̶t̶h̶i̶s̶ ̶w̶o̶r̶k̶s̶h̶o̶p̶ ̶i̶s̶ ̶f̶o̶r̶ ̶y̶o̶u̶!̶ ̶W̶e̶’̶l̶l̶ ̶s̶h̶o̶w̶ ̶y̶o̶u̶ ̶h̶o̶w̶ ̶t̶o̶ ̶a̶t̶t̶a̶c̶h̶ ̶a̶ ̶l̶i̶t̶h̶i̶u̶m̶-̶i̶o̶n̶ ̶b̶a̶t̶t̶e̶r̶y̶ ̶a̶n̶d̶/̶o̶r̶ ̶t̶h̶e̶ ̶h̶a̶r̶d̶w̶a̶r̶e̶ ̶y̶o̶u̶’̶l̶l̶ ̶n̶e̶e̶d̶ ̶t̶o̶ ̶u̶s̶e̶d̶ ̶t̶h̶e̶ ̶”̶c̶a̶n̶n̶e̶d̶ ̶m̶e̶s̶s̶a̶g̶e̶s̶”̶ ̶f̶e̶a̶t̶u̶r̶e̶.̶ ̶T̶h̶e̶r̶e̶ ̶w̶i̶l̶l̶ ̶b̶e̶ ̶s̶o̶l̶d̶e̶r̶i̶n̶g̶.̶ ̶S̶t̶a̶y̶ ̶t̶u̶n̶e̶d̶ ̶f̶o̶r̶ ̶d̶e̶t̶a̶i̶l̶s̶ ̶&̶ ̶r̶e̶g̶i̶s̶t̶r̶a̶t̶i̶o̶n̶!̶
URL:https://iffybooks.net/event/meshtastic-mods-2/
LOCATION:Iffy Books\, 404 S. 20th St.\, Philadelphia\, 19146\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Iffy Books":MAILTO:iffybooks@iffybooks.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250209T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250209T120000
DTSTAMP:20260415T042551
CREATED:20250208T041102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250208T043835Z
UID:10002225-1739097000-1739102400@iffybooks.net
SUMMARY:🎵 Cassette Mixtape Session
DESCRIPTION:Bring a playlist on your phone/computer and we’ll help you record it to an audio cassette tape! We have plenty of cassettes to share. \nWe’re suggesting a $5–$15 donation for this project. Thanks! \nRegister:\nRegistration for this event is now closed. We'll offer it again soon! \nThis workshop is now full. We'll offer it again soon!
URL:https://iffybooks.net/event/mixtape-feb-9/
LOCATION:Iffy Books\, 404 S. 20th St.\, Philadelphia\, 19146\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://iffybooks.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Cassette_Mixtape_Session.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Iffy Books":MAILTO:iffybooks@iffybooks.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250210T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250210T133000
DTSTAMP:20260415T042551
CREATED:20250131T145731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250208T043737Z
UID:10002010-1739188800-1739194200@iffybooks.net
SUMMARY:🎵 Cassette Mixtape Session
DESCRIPTION:Bring a playlist on your phone/computer and we’ll help you record it to an audio cassette tape! We have plenty of cassettes to share. \nWe’re suggesting a $5–$15 donation for this project. Thanks! \nRegister:\nRegistration for this event is now closed. We'll offer it again soon! \nThis workshop is now full. We'll offer it again soon!
URL:https://iffybooks.net/event/cassette-session-feb-10/
LOCATION:Iffy Books\, 404 S. 20th St.\, Philadelphia\, 19146\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Iffy Books":MAILTO:iffybooks@iffybooks.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250210T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250210T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T042551
CREATED:20250122T204800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250208T123156Z
UID:10002065-1739194200-1739199600@iffybooks.net
SUMMARY:❤️ Soldering Practice: LED Heart Board
DESCRIPTION:Come out and get some soldering practice! This time we’re making a heart-shaped board with 22 LEDs\, using an oscillator circuit to dim and brighten them at the speed you choose. \nThis project is ideal for folks who have soldered at least once before. Beginners are welcome to join us\, but it may take you more than one session to finish. Working with a friend is encouraged! \nThe kit you’ll need to complete this project costs $5.50. We’re suggesting a $10–$25 donation for the class\, no one turned away for lack of funds. \nRegister:\nRegistration for this event is now closed. We'll offer it again soon! \nThis workshop is now full. We'll offer it again soon!
URL:https://iffybooks.net/event/led-heart-feb-10/
LOCATION:Iffy Books\, 404 S. 20th St.\, Philadelphia\, 19146\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Iffy Books":MAILTO:iffybooks@iffybooks.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T113000
DTSTAMP:20260415T042551
CREATED:20250208T121115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250208T121325Z
UID:10002226-1739268000-1739273400@iffybooks.net
SUMMARY:🎵 Cassette Mixtape Session
DESCRIPTION:Bring a playlist on your phone/computer and we’ll help you record it to an audio cassette tape! We have plenty of cassettes to share. \nWe’re suggesting a $5–$15 donation for this project. Thanks! \nRegister:\n Registration for this event is now closed. We'll offer it again soon! \nThis workshop is now full. We'll offer it again soon!
URL:https://iffybooks.net/event/cassette-mixtape-feb-11/
LOCATION:Iffy Books\, 404 S. 20th St.\, Philadelphia\, 19146\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://iffybooks.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Cassette_Mixtape_Session.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Iffy Books":MAILTO:iffybooks@iffybooks.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T133000
DTSTAMP:20260415T042551
CREATED:20250208T121835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250208T123149Z
UID:10002227-1739275200-1739280600@iffybooks.net
SUMMARY:❤️ Soldering Practice: LED Heart Board
DESCRIPTION:Come out and get some soldering practice! This time we’re making a heart-shaped board with 22 LEDs\, using an oscillator circuit to dim and brighten them at the speed you choose. \nThis project is ideal for folks who have soldered at least once before. Beginners are welcome to join us\, but it may take you more than one session to finish. Working with a friend is encouraged! \nThe kit you’ll need to complete this project costs $5.50. We’re suggesting a $10–$25 donation for the class\, no one turned away for lack of funds. \nRegister:\nRegistration for this event is now closed. We'll offer it again soon! \nThis workshop is now full. We'll offer it again soon!
URL:https://iffybooks.net/event/led-heart-feb-11/
LOCATION:Iffy Books\, 404 S. 20th St.\, Philadelphia\, 19146\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://iffybooks.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Heart_LED_Kit-1.gif
ORGANIZER;CN="Iffy Books":MAILTO:iffybooks@iffybooks.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T193000
DTSTAMP:20260415T042551
CREATED:20241217T010430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T011158Z
UID:10001870-1739293200-1739302200@iffybooks.net
SUMMARY:✏️ The Writing Room
DESCRIPTION:Come co-work with other writers in three 40-minute units of silent writing. Writers and projects of any type welcome. 10-minute breaks and accountability check-ins between units. BYO coffee\, water\, computer chargers\, notepads\, etc.
URL:https://iffybooks.net/event/write-together/2025-02-11/
LOCATION:Iffy Books\, 404 S. 20th St.\, Philadelphia\, 19146\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Iffy Books":MAILTO:iffybooks@iffybooks.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T133000
DTSTAMP:20260415T042551
CREATED:20250131T145915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250208T043758Z
UID:10002011-1739361600-1739367000@iffybooks.net
SUMMARY:🎵 Cassette Mixtape Session
DESCRIPTION:Bring a playlist on your phone/computer and we’ll help you record it to an audio cassette tape! We have plenty of cassettes to share. \nWe’re suggesting a $5–$15 donation for this project. Thanks! \nRegister:\nRegistration for this event is now closed. We'll offer it again soon! \nThis workshop is now full. We'll offer it again soon!
URL:https://iffybooks.net/event/cassette-session-feb-12/
LOCATION:Iffy Books\, 404 S. 20th St.\, Philadelphia\, 19146\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Iffy Books":MAILTO:iffybooks@iffybooks.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T153000
DTSTAMP:20260415T042551
CREATED:20250122T204947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250208T123141Z
UID:10002066-1739368800-1739374200@iffybooks.net
SUMMARY:❤️ Soldering Practice: LED Heart Board
DESCRIPTION:Come out and get some soldering practice! This time we’re making a heart-shaped board with 22 LEDs\, using an oscillator circuit to dim and brighten them at the speed you choose. \nThis project is ideal for folks who have soldered at least once before. Beginners are welcome to join us\, but it may take you more than one session to finish. Working with a friend is encouraged! \nThe kit you’ll need to complete this project costs $5.50. We’re suggesting a $10–$25 donation for the class\, no one turned away for lack of funds. \nRegister:\nRegistration for this event is now closed. We'll offer it again soon! \nThis workshop is now full. We'll offer it again soon!
URL:https://iffybooks.net/event/led-heart-feb-12/
LOCATION:Iffy Books\, 404 S. 20th St.\, Philadelphia\, 19146\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Iffy Books":MAILTO:iffybooks@iffybooks.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T203000
DTSTAMP:20260415T042551
CREATED:20241115T183013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T001713Z
UID:10001448-1739385000-1739392200@iffybooks.net
SUMMARY:⚙️ Neo-Luddite Reading Group: 'The Age of Surveillance Capitalism' by Shoshana Zuboff
DESCRIPTION:Our next book for the Neo-Luddite Reading Group is The Age of Surveillance Capitalism by Shoshana Zuboff (2019). \n➡️ Virtual Meetup Link\nDiscord: Email neoluddite@victorgom.es for an invite! \nFull schedule: victorgom.es/neoluddite \nIf you’re joining for the first time\, I’d suggest you read this before anything else for brief context: What the Luddites Really Fought Against by Richard Conniff.The only expectation is that you read the chapter(s) of the book that’s listed for that meeting. You’re still welcome to participate if you haven’t done the readings as long as you are mindful. For each chapter\, I’ve also noted some optional readings for context\, so I’d suggest checking those out rather than reading ahead in the book. And remember\, if you ever find yourself struggling with any of the readings or concepts\, reach out! Either directly to me over email or to the entire group over discord. \n\n\n\nMeeting 1 (Dec. 11th):📖 Introduction & Part One: The Foundations of Surveillance Capitalism\n\n1. Home or exile in the digital future\n\nGemini intelligence is coming to Google Home by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy\n\n\n2. August 9\, 2011: Setting the Stage for Surveillance Capitalism\n\n🗞️ Artificial intelligence is going to supercharge surveillance by James Vincent\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n3. The Discovery of Behavioral Surplus\n\n\n\n\n\n\n🗞️ Everyone should decide how their digital data are used – not just tech companies by Jathan Sadowski\, Salomé Viljoen\, Meredith Whittaker\n\n\n4. The Moat Around the Castle\n\nGoogle “We Have No Moat\, And Neither Does OpenAI” by Dylan Patel and Afzal Ahmad\n\n\n5. The Elaboration of Surveillance Capitalism: Kidnap\, Corner\, Compete\n\n🗞️ Do platforms work? by George Zarkadakis\n\n\n6. Hijacked: The Division of Learning in Society\n\n🗞️ Writing and Learning to Write in the Age of AI by Jane Rosenzweig\n\n\n\n\nMeeting 2 (Jan. 8th):📖 Part II: The Advance of Surveillance Capitalism\n\n7. The Reality Business\n\nTBA\n\n\n8. Rendition: From Experience to Data\n\n📜 Will we run out of data? An analysis of the limits of scaling datasets in Machine Learning by Pablo Villalobos\, Jaime Sevilla\, Lennart Heim\, Tamay Besiroglu\, Marius Hobbhahn\, & Anson Ho\n\n\n9. Rendition from the Depths.\n\nTBA\n\n\n10. Make Them Dance\n\nTBA\n\n\n11. The Right to the Future Tense\n\n🎥 On Bureaucratic Technologies and the Future as Dream-Time by David Graeber\n\n\n\n\nMeeting 3 (Feb. 12th):📖 Part III: Instrumentarian Power for a Third Modernity & Conclusion\n\n12. Two Species of Power\n\nTBA\n\n\n13. Big Other and the Rise of Instrumentarian Power\n\nTBA\n\n\n14. A Utopia of Certainty\n\nTBA\n\n\n15. The Instrumentarian Collective\n\n🎥 The Case Against B.F. Skinner by Noam Chomsky\n\n\n16. Of Life in the Hive\n\n🎥 Can’t Get You Out of My Head E1 by Adam Curtis\n\n\n17. The Right to Sanctuary\n\nTBA\n\n\n18. A Coup from Above”\n\n🎵 Spain by W.H. Auden\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional resources\n\nOutreach Resources & Guides\n\n📜 Digital Defense Playbook: Community Power Tools for Reclaiming Data by Our Data Bodies\n📜 A People’s Guide to AI by Mimi Onuoha and Mother Cyborg (Diana Nucera)\n📜 Algorithmic Accountability: A Primer by Data & Society\n🗞️ Prior to (or instead of) using ChatGPT with your students by Autumn Caines\n\n\nPotential Future Reads\n\n📖 Automating Inequality: How High-Tech Tools Profile\, Police\, and Punish the Poor by Virginia Eubanks\n📖 Questioning Technology: Tool\, Toy or Tyrant by John Zerzan & Alice Carnes\n📖 Technofix: Why Technology Won’t Save Us or the Environment by Michael Huesemann & Joyce Huesemann\n📖 Fight Like Hell: The Untold History of American Labor by Kim Kelly\n📖 The Internet Con: How to Seize the Means of Computation by Cory Doctorow\n\n\nLinks to more links\n\n📋 Critical Lenses on AI by Iris van Rooij\n📋 Resources by Ruha Benjamin\n\n\nMore on Luddites\n\n🗞️ I’m a Luddite. You should be one too by Jathan Sadowski\n🗞️ Byron Was One of the Few Prominent Defenders of the Luddites by Kat Eschner\n\n\nPoems\n\n🎵 A Luddite Lullaby by Don Bogen\n🎵 All Watched Over by Machines of Loving Grace by Richard Brautigan\n🎵 I Am the People\, the Mob by Carl Sandburg\n🎵 They Say This Isn’t a Poem by Kenneth Rexroth\n🎵 Under Which Lyre by W.H. Auden\n🎵 When I Heard The Learn’d Astronomer by Walt Whitman
URL:https://iffybooks.net/event/neo-luddite-zuboff/2025-02-12/
LOCATION:Iffy Books\, 404 S. 20th St.\, Philadelphia\, 19146\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Iffy Books":MAILTO:iffybooks@iffybooks.net
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