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Why to explain things you already know
Explanations of things you already know help you fit your different understandings of the world together.
Sep 26
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David R. MacIver
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August 2023
Decisions depend on the decision maker
As a beginner, it's tempting to copy what the experts do, but experts make decisions knowing that the consequences will be handled by an expert. As a…
Aug 31
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David R. MacIver
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Completing completable projects
I finished a project recently. This is actually unusual for me. Here are some notes on what it was like.
Aug 24
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David R. MacIver
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Two types of work
Crunchy work is hard because reality fights back. Squishy work is hard because people are complicated. The experience of doing each is more different…
Aug 17
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David R. MacIver
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July 2023
You can't "solve" procrastination
Those who fail to learn from procrastination are doomed to repeat it.
Jul 16
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David R. MacIver
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June 2023
In praise of turning people into dinosaurs
The beginning of my supervillain arc.
Jun 22
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David R. MacIver
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What's stopping you?
Every time you discover something you want hurts, and learn not to do it as a result, you become smaller. This is bad for you. Stop it.
Jun 7
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David R. MacIver
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May 2023
Why do you do the things that you do?
Human flourishing requires embracing the specific. You must follow the inscrutable exhortations of your soul.
May 28
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David R. MacIver
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Starting from where you are
If you want to get better, you need to start by being honest about your current level.
May 23
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David R. MacIver
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February 2023
Reading philosophy for the examples
Philosophy books often have really good examples. Here are a few of my favourites.
Feb 27
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David R. MacIver
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How things come to be as they are
I basically look at everything through the lens of evolution. You should too.
Feb 19
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David R. MacIver
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The problem shows you how to solve the problem
When trying to solve a problem, it is often better to start from the specific resources that the problem grants you than it is to fall back on general…
Feb 11
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David R. MacIver
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