“ I want these local Meetups because my life is pathetic! ”

“ This set of predictions from our Science Futristics meeting might interest you: http://www.explain.com/future.htm Best regards --Robb Murray ”

“ I want these local Meetups because there is several people who are interested in space exploration. I am interested in ISS, SETI, moon and mars exploration/ habitation, improved human and robotic interfacing for easier exploration & H2O accesiability ”

“ I am a level designer for 3d games, particularly Id software games. I am looking to get involved in the community around Chicago. ”

“ Hi. My name is ken and I produced a film about H+ and future AI a few years back called Building Gods. I would like to continue to be connected to the H+ community here in Chicago. ”

“ great way to find new people with similar interests ”

“ I would be interested in putting together a group to study physics. A while back I was going to try to do something like that on my own, but I never made it that far. ”

“ Intrested in Artificial Intelligence, specially programming intelligent computer agents. Ideally would like to do this full time, as opposed to a hobby... Looking for people/organizations with genuine interest in this area. ”

“ hello, I'm interested in learning more about... various fields honestly, I'm a quick learner and I am looking for people of equal or higher potential so that we may learn from each other. ”

“ Our college is starting an IGDA chapter and would like to know about game events we can attend. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I like dorks :-) ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am seeking partners to develop a new innovative online videogame community ”

“ Astronomy is even more fun with a multitude of people. ”

“ hmm.. I saw a bill recently for "win a free trip to space" offered as a promotion by an airline. I'd like to see if there is anyway to take part in this emerging industry. ”

“ I just start learning the field of game. Hoping can meet some friends here and learn something more. ”

“ I want to explore AI and the opportunities that exist in this field with others that share a common interest. ”

“ Let's face it. We can't be online ALL DAY and not have our social skills atrophy. ”

“ Math teacher and life-long gamer. Thrilled to have found this group - I knew such things existed, but I didn't know I could figure this internet-thingy out. :) ”

“ The Illinois Science Council is a nonprofit organization aimed at increasing awareness and appreciation of science topics among the adult public. If you're interested in any kind of science, visit www.IllinoisScience.org. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i am working in Artificial Intelligence ... in SPeech Recognition ; am an M.Tech student in Indian Institute of information technology ; Bangalore and would like to rexplore my carrier in chicago... ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I studied engineering, and while I currently work with math often at my job, I'd like exposure to topics which I left behind in school. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am helping to develop Virtual Reality games and I want other people to get hired onto the project too. ”

“ retired science writer ”