David_Gerard comments on Joy in Discovery - Less Wrong

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Comment author: David_Gerard 04 January 2011 05:16:29PM 2 points [-]

I find part of the joy of discovery is the feeling of power over the world. I have understood something! I can do more!

This works even though I don't think I've ever discovered anything big and original. I've improved myself.