Armok_GoB comments on SotW: Be Specific - Less Wrong

37 Post author: Eliezer_Yudkowsky 03 April 2012 06:11AM

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Comment author: Mass_Driver 03 April 2012 09:50:43PM *  3 points [-]

I think this is the best exercise posted so far. Unlike the other exercises, it can be explained to ordinary middle schoolers in 90 seconds, it engages both visual and tactile senses, it is competitive, it is devoid of perverse incentives, and it will usually be fun to play and funny to watch.

Comment author: Armok_GoB 04 April 2012 06:18:31PM 4 points [-]

devoid of perverse incentives

Not so, you're better of improving in small increments than doing the best you can immediately.

Comment author: Dues 12 July 2014 03:36:07AM 0 points [-]

That depends on the scoring system. If the judge grade exponentially for better answers, then small increments are a loosing choice.