Hpmor got me to read the sequences by presenting a teaser of what a rationalist could do and then offering the real me that power. This line from the OP resonated deeply:
Taken together, caring deeply about maximizing human fulfillment and improving my cognitive algorithms changed my life. I don’t know if this particular book will have this particular effect on you. For example, you might not be primarily altruistically motivated on reflection. That’s fine. I think you may still selfishly benefit from this viewpoint and skillset.
The sequences then expanded that vision into something concrete, and did in fact completely change my life for the better.
Hpmor got me to read the sequences by presenting a teaser of what a rationalist could do and then offering the real me that power. This line from the OP resonated deeply:
The sequences then expanded that vision into something concrete, and did in fact completely change my life for the better.