"Being specific" doesn't seem like a skill that we can say much about, in the abstract.
(Though this post does anyway.)
Nonetheless, we usually aren't all that specific. How might we practice to become more specific?
I have a few ideas, a couple of concrete exercises, and at least one moderately amusing game to try in this vein. You all get to try them!
If you're at the Quixey door and need to be let in, you can call me at 608.698.2959.
See you there!
If you're in the San Francisco Bay area and reading this, consider joining the Bay Area Less Wrong mailing list. Regular meetups in Mountain View are Berkeley are announced and discussed there, and other events of interest to the local community.
Discussion article for the meetup : South Bay Meetup: Be Specific
WHEN: 19 March 2013 07:30:00PM (-0700)
WHERE: 278 Castro St, Mountain View, CA
"Being specific" doesn't seem like a skill that we can say much about, in the abstract. (Though this post does anyway.) Nonetheless, we usually aren't all that specific. How might we practice to become more specific?
I have a few ideas, a couple of concrete exercises, and at least one moderately amusing game to try in this vein. You all get to try them!
If you're at the Quixey door and need to be let in, you can call me at 608.698.2959.
See you there!
If you're in the San Francisco Bay area and reading this, consider joining the Bay Area Less Wrong mailing list. Regular meetups in Mountain View are Berkeley are announced and discussed there, and other events of interest to the local community.
Discussion article for the meetup : South Bay Meetup: Be Specific