JMiller

There are many recommended reading threads on lesswrong. Some examples include: Math, Textbooks and Rationality. I am looking to compile another such thread, this time aimed at "exceptional explainers" and their works. For example, I find Richard Feynman's QED: The Strange Theory of Light and Matter to be one such...

Hi everyone, I am graduating as a philosophy student shortly, and want to pursue computer science / programming/ something-of-that-sort. I am currently taking some basic math (calculus) and physics (mechanics) courses in order to obtain pre-requesits, and to develop a basic framework. My problem is that I can grasp concepts...

Hello, I'm not sure if this should be posted here. If it should go in the open thread please let me know. I figured this could be an interesting conversation, since many people on lesswrong seem to be programmers. I am currently researching the difference/ pros-cons of pursuing a computer...

Hi everyone, If this has been covered before, I apologize for the clutter and ask to be redirected to the appropriate article or post. I am increasingly confused about normative theories. I've read both Eliezer's and Luke's meta ethics sequences as well as some of nyan's posts, but I felt...

Hi everyone, I am unsure if I am formatting this correctly or putting it in the appropriate location. I think that having meetup notifications is a great idea. A new tab (I.e "main", "discussion" and "meetups") would make it easier to find your own meetups, as well as create less...

One of the criteria moral philosophers use to asses the credibility and power of a moral theory is "applicability". That is, how easy is it for humans to implement a moral rule? For example, a rule exists like "donate 23 hours a day to charity" it would be impossible for...

I'm taking a class on heuristics and biases. I'm this class we have the option to read one of two "applied" books on the subject. The books are "The Panic Virus: A True Story of Medicine, Science, and Fear" by Seth Mnookin and "Sold on Language: How Advertisers Talk to...