Will_Newsome comments on Intelligence Amplification Open Thread - Less Wrong

46 Post author: Will_Newsome 15 September 2010 08:39AM

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Comment author: MichaelVassar 18 September 2010 07:10:09AM 5 points [-]

Yep. I used to use electric shocks to keep awake during classes.

Comment author: wedrifid 18 September 2010 07:15:31AM 0 points [-]

From what source?

I used to make good use of static electricity in some of my classes that had suitable carpet and chairs... but we kind of had different goals in mind than alertness. ;)

Comment author: MichaelVassar 18 September 2010 02:13:04PM 1 point [-]

A cheap electrical muscle stimulation device.

Comment author: khafra 27 September 2010 08:39:41PM 0 points [-]

Did that work better than OTC chemical stimulants? Did the practice create any social penalties? And are you planning on making a top-level post with your rationalist's guide to operating politically?

Comment author: MichaelVassar 01 October 2010 02:25:49AM 1 point [-]

No social penalties. Not conspicuous. Not stimulating myself during a period of low physical activity seems obviously correct to me. No plans to.

Comment author: khafra 01 October 2010 02:10:41PM 0 points [-]

The time granularity for the stimulation does sound like an advantage.

If the abandonment of the post is due to time constraints, and you have a general idea and a list of sources, I'd be happy to attempt fleshing it out to article size and send it back for review.

Comment author: MichaelVassar 01 October 2010 04:10:53PM 0 points [-]

Email me. Maybe we can set up a Skype conversation on it in a few weeks.