But that’s not as abstract and makes it seem like it’s literally only about money, rather than a general principle of credit assignment that has important implications for people who want to have better epistemic habits. That’s why the “take heed therefore how ye hear” part is important.
Take heed therefore how ye hear: for whosoever hath good inductive biases, to him more evidence shall be given, and he shall have an abundance: but whosoever hath not good inductive biases, from him shall be taken away even what little evidence that he hath.
ETA: I feel like some pedantic snobbish artist going on about this sort of thing, it’s kinda funny.
The rich get rich, but the poor stay poor.
But that’s not as abstract and makes it seem like it’s literally only about money, rather than a general principle of credit assignment that has important implications for people who want to have better epistemic habits. That’s why the “take heed therefore how ye hear” part is important.
Take heed therefore how ye hear: for whosoever hath good inductive biases, to him more evidence shall be given, and he shall have an abundance: but whosoever hath not good inductive biases, from him shall be taken away even what little evidence that he hath.
ETA: I feel like some pedantic snobbish artist going on about this sort of thing, it’s kinda funny.
It’s conceivable that “take care” is also a clue that this process will just happen—it’s not your job to be taking advantage of those who have little.