076 The rationalist's misconception about tradition
Traditions contain heavy amounts of inexplicit knowledge—useful information that is difficult to put into words. They should not be easily dismissed “on rational grounds”. The irony among “rationalists” regarding tradition
Critical vs. uncritical attitudes towards tradition
Neither revere nor revile… This is the attitude of critical rationalism.
The Amazing Things & Ideas List1. A moral obligation to be optimistic:
In this TED talk, the case is made for rational optimism. On why we should embrace problems and create the future we want: 2. How to reject debates that aren’t worth your time while remaining open to criticism:
Article recommendation: Debate, Rejection, Priorities and Endless Meta Levels 3. Tony Robbins on realizing agency:
4. Find yourself Intellectual Sparring Partners:
Intellectual Sparring Partners are a cheat code for life.
These are the people with whom you share intellectual chemistry—you *enjoy* disagreements with them.
They will call you on your BS, question your assumptions, and push you to think deeply.
Find yours and cherish them. New post from my blog
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075 What I learned from David Perell about writing online
Sunday, December 18, 2022
I asked David what he would do if he were a 15 year old in high school again. He immediately said...
074 The virtue of being wrong
Sunday, December 11, 2022
“Man errs as long as he strives.” — Johann Wolfgang Goethe
073 Two arguments made by people who don't understand epistemology
Sunday, December 4, 2022
"Because it has always been done that way" and "Because I say so"
072 Being virtuous > being disciplined
Sunday, November 27, 2022
“How will children be disciplined without school?”
071 I went on a meditation retreat
Sunday, November 20, 2022
Recently, I went on a solo meditation retreat somewhere close to the Himalayas for 4 days.
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