The post explores the spectrum between “fake thinking” and “real thinking” and examines their various dimensions such as map vs. world and hollow vs. solid. By providing examples from areas like AI, philosophy, competitive debate, and everyday life, it highlights how thinking can often be superficial or deep. The post suggests ways to enhance real thinking, including going slow, following curiosity, and staying in tune with one's why. It concludes by emphasizing the significance of real thinking in achieving truth and navigating the complexities of the modern world.
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5.1 Going slow5.2 Following curiosity and aliveness5.3 Staying in tune with your “why”5.4 Tethering your concepts5.5 Arguments are lenses on the world5.6 Helplessness about the truth5.7 Just actually imagining different ways the world could be5.8 Being wrong/right in both directions5.9 What would the future people think?5.10 No bullshit5.11 Real scientists, real philosophers1 Comment
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