DaFranker comments on Skill: The Map is Not the Territory - Less Wrong

49 Post author: Eliezer_Yudkowsky 06 October 2012 09:59AM

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Comment author: [deleted] 04 October 2012 02:27:52AM 21 points [-]

I've been enjoying the new set of Sequences. I wasn't around when the earlier Sequences were being written; It's like the difference between reading a series of books all in one go, versus being part of the culture, reading them one at a time, and engaging in discussion in between. So thanks to Eliezer for posting them!

I really liked how there was an ending koan in the last post. It prompted discussion. I tried to think of a good prompt to post for this one, but couldn't. Anyone have some good ideas?

Also, Skill #2 made me think of this optical illusion

Comment author: DaFranker 04 October 2012 02:10:58PM 1 point [-]

Same here, I'm certainly happy that this new sequence is starting. I devoured the old sequences, but being forced to stop and digest these makes them feel more impactful.

I'd be curious to see how much more powerful the sequences could be if they all had Koans, too, especially if they were wrapped up in an interactive shell and you had to answer them before the rest of the article (and/or the next one(s)) would show up. Not as good as a Bayesian Dojo, but there doesn't seem to be enough Beisusenseitachi around to really be effective on that front.