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Comment author: Jonathan_Graehl 26 July 2011 07:47:04AM 3 points [-]

On the contrary, skeptical sir!

skeptical sir or madam :)

I will now present an exercise which rapidly becomes reflexive, in a manner which will cause it to become reflexive, which separates the exercise from the situation so that you can learn the requisite acting skills separately!

I don't follow at all how the writing exercises help me ask "what's in it for [what I care about]?" in deciding what to pay attention to. They seem like fine exercises, but other than the fact that you're choosing a topic, I see no relation.

I remember GEB being entertaining but not mind-blowing. I'd already studied mathematical logic, though.

Comment author: Duk3 27 July 2011 11:48:11PM 1 point [-]

I don't understand what you mean by 'how the writing exercises help me ask "what's in it for [what i care about]?" in deciding what to pay attention to.'

Comment author: Jonathan_Graehl 28 July 2011 01:44:57AM 0 points [-]

Simplify to "what's in it for me". Sorry for the over-elaboration. Since you're the author, it's not surprising that you don't understand the source of my confusion. This quote from your post may help:

Ask yourself for new people , situations, arguments, and facts, what is this worth to me? What risks do I run by paying attention to this?

That's what I was expecting the exercises to develop - the ability to focus attention where there's advantage.

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