Hmm, okay. So after reflecting on this a bunch, I think the things that still bug me about this post after reading your clarification aren’t about factual merits but about implications and tone. I’m not sure what the best practice in such a case is, maybe just not saying anything is best. I guess tell me if you prefer I didn’t write this response lol. But decided to say it this time.
I think this post is a) mostly attacking a strawman, in that most people who you think disagree with you actually do so for different reasons (although not everyone, I concede some people will disagree with the algorithm thing as you define it) and b) even insofar as they do exist, the net effect of this post will be substantially negative because it’s antagonizing, mocking, and unpersuasive.
E.g.:
The hilarious irony of psychedelics is:[4]
Objectively, psychedelics should be the most clear-cut evidence you could imagine for the idea that the brain is a machine that runs an algorithm, and that the mind is something that this algorithm does. After all, these tiny molecules, which just so happen to lock onto a widespread class of neuron receptors, create seismic shifts in consciousness, beliefs, perceptions, and so on.
…And yet, the people who actually take psychedelics are much likelier to stop believing that. Ironic.
This would feel right at home in r/sneerclub, which is odd to me because your posts usually have a very humble vibe. And yea I guess I don’t understand what your theory of mind is for how something good will result from anyone reading this.
But yea feel free not to reply, and can not express similar things in the future if you want.
Hmm, okay. So after reflecting on this a bunch, I think the things that still bug me about this post after reading your clarification aren’t about factual merits but about implications and tone. I’m not sure what the best practice in such a case is, maybe just not saying anything is best. I guess tell me if you prefer I didn’t write this response lol. But decided to say it this time.
I think this post is a) mostly attacking a strawman, in that most people who you think disagree with you actually do so for different reasons (although not everyone, I concede some people will disagree with the algorithm thing as you define it) and b) even insofar as they do exist, the net effect of this post will be substantially negative because it’s antagonizing, mocking, and unpersuasive.
E.g.:
This would feel right at home in r/sneerclub, which is odd to me because your posts usually have a very humble vibe. And yea I guess I don’t understand what your theory of mind is for how something good will result from anyone reading this.
But yea feel free not to reply, and can not express similar things in the future if you want.