Ideopunk

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Ideopunk 12 Feb 2022 14:22 UTC
9 points
on: Epistemic Legibility
This is an excellent post. I expect (and hope!) it will shape how I handle disagreements.

”The person counters every objection raised, but the counters aren’t logically consistent with each other.”

Is there a particular term for this? This is something I’ve encountered before, and having a handle for it might help with addressing it.

Ideopunk 10 Mar 2020 1:55 UTC
9 points
on: Open & Welcome Thread—March 2020
Hi all!
I’ve been reading SSC for years, and took the plunge to read the sequences last year. It shifted a lot of my previous beliefs, and though I have a strong aversion to group identity, I suppose I’m an “aspiring rationalist” now!
About me: I work in Kelowna, BC. I’ve written for Quillette and Areo in the past, but my current writing output is confined to Letter (including this conversation on metarationality). I will probably do effortposts here eventually, but for now I’m mostly scanning for coronavirus information.
Any rationalists or effective altruists in BC, message me!

Ideopunk 25 Dec 2020 23:00 UTC
7 points
in reply to: Kaj_Sotala’s comment on: 100 Tips for a Better Life
76 was originally disclaimed with “wait a year before trying to be friends”, which maybe should be added back in. I think friendship with exes is often doable eventually, it’s the immediate aftermath where I think people handle themselves poorly and add trouble to whatever trouble made them break up.

Ideopunk 20 Feb 2022 14:48 UTC
4 points
on: What The Foucault
From my reading, he’s much more scout than postmodern soldier in his lectures https://foucault.info/parrhesia/foucault.DT1.wordParrhesia.en/ -- and as a bonus, a much easier read.

Ideopunk 22 Jan 2021 13:22 UTC
4 points
in reply to: lalaithion’s comment on: A Simple Ethics Model
This is interesting. Am I wrong in summarizing it as “deontology helps with coordination”?

Ideopunk 5 Jan 2021 18:15 UTC
4 points
in reply to: Unnamed’s comment on: 100 Tips for a Better Life
I of course agree (with original parent comment) that there are real problems and real solutions. I think three things are needed to qualify as a grifter, as compared to an honest informer.

1) The sell. A grifter doesn’t just tell you there’s a problem, they will share the solution for a price. If you give them money (or control), they’ll relieve your worry.

2) The exclusivity. Alternative solutions are specifically highlighted as being insufficient or counterproductive. Somebody engaging in good-faith can acknowledge the costs and benefits of different approaches (while still believing their solution is best).

3) The promise. Grifts promise a solution, not just a tool. An honest informer will have ideas about what can help, but won’t guarantee their success.

I think somebody can fit two of these three and still be in good-faith.

Ideopunk 11 Apr 2023 1:47 UTC
3 points
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on: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada – ACX Spring Meetups Everywhere Spring 2023
Woooo!

Ideopunk 23 Dec 2020 14:57 UTC
3 points
in reply to: Austin Chen’s comment on: 100 Tips for a Better Life
Thanks!
It’s not near the top of my mind either, but it is something I feel confident recommending to almost everybody, whereas I don’t feel confident advising people on their financial investments. This is a small fruit, but it’s low-hanging.

Ideopunk 1 Jan 2020 16:08 UTC
3 points
on: 100 Ways To Live Better
I got some good ideas from this list, and will report back with results.

Most of these seem like hacks to increase extroversion.

For #12, shouldn’t three star reviews divide (one star + five star reviews), not be subtracted?

Ideopunk 14 Feb 2022 1:44 UTC
2 points
in reply to: philh’s comment on: Epistemic Legibility
Aha! Thank you.

Ideopunk 6 Feb 2022 14:55 UTC
2 points
on: Meetup at Propellor Brewing Company
Come hang out!

Ideopunk 23 Dec 2020 15:02 UTC
2 points
in reply to: just_browsing’s comment on: 100 Tips for a Better Life
Yeah, I think the Reddit solution will lose its value over time. I think the important part is to find an argument (this applies to Hacker News too).

I’d be interested to find another take on #69, I think that’s one I came up with on my own through trial and error.

Ideopunk 23 Dec 2020 14:53 UTC
2 points
in reply to: Rana Dexsin’s comment on: 100 Tips for a Better Life
These are useful criticisms! I’ll caveat it later towards trusted friends, which I think cuts off much of the risks.

Ideopunk 10 Dec 2019 21:25 UTC
2 points
in reply to: Jacob Falkovich’s comment on: Is Rationalist Self-Improvement Real?
This seems correct to me. There are already self-improvement approaches to attempt and modify. Using epistemic rationality to achieve instrumental rationality is less about creating an RSI, and more about evaluating and improving upon existing SIs.

Ideopunk 11 Aug 2023 15:39 UTC
1 point
in reply to: A1987dM’s comment on: 100 Tips for a Better Life
Fixed, thanks!

Ideopunk 25 Sep 2022 9:03 UTC
1 point
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in reply to: Ideopunk’s comment on: Halifax, NS – ACX Meetups Everywhere 2022
This event is no longer cancelled!

Ideopunk 24 Sep 2022 16:36 UTC
1 point
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on: Halifax, NS – ACX Meetups Everywhere 2022
This event is cancelled. I will not be there in time due to Hurricane Fiona, and cannot guarantee another host. Big apologies!

Ideopunk 19 Apr 2022 14:55 UTC
1 point
on: Halifax Spring Meetup
Come hang out, shy pals!

Ideopunk 24 Apr 2021 12:02 UTC
1 point
on: Notes from “Don’t Shoot the Dog”
This was a rich read, thank you!

Ideopunk 17 Jan 2021 17:58 UTC
1 point
on: The LessWrong 2019 Review
Is there a way to see all the nominations listed? I registered in 2020 so I can’t vote but I’d still love to pick through the nominations.