Jonas_Felix_Kocevar comments on Rationality Quotes 26 - Less Wrong

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Comment author: Jonas_Felix_Kocevar 14 February 2009 06:41:51PM 0 points [-]

If one bit of rationality is one thought it would surely be more rational to maximize the number of "rationality"-bits.

1 bit (with a variance in bytes) of rationality = one random thought

for example: "Where did I put my keys?"

Assuming this, then thinking two thoughts simultaneously would be a way of maximizing rationality in terms of goal-oriented thinking (truth-seeking and other subjective goals)

The problem is, that the mind only has the capabilities to think or process one thought (1 bit) simultaneously to a moment in time x.

t = 0

The velocity of thoughts per second can vary among individuals due to all kinds of circumstances. Fortunately, a high velocity of thoughts/s does not affect intelligence. Or does it?