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Ritalin comments on Open thread, Nov. 10 - Nov. 16, 2014 - Less Wrong Discussion

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Comment author: Ritalin 12 November 2014 03:28:14PM 1 point [-]

diffs between the should-world and is-world are defects

My understanding is that defects are like speed-bumps and potholes, pieces where the harmonious flow of reality is interrupted, dissonances and irregularities. Going with the flow and being in harmony with the world requires more sensitivity, training, and awareness than simply letting oneself get carried by the current. It's the difference between 'surfing' waves, and 'getting engulfed' by them, yes?