Such a great article. I don't know how you could stand being in the same room with some of these people, and if (or how) your faith in humanity survived talking to these people, but I guess it's important someone does!
The word “agency” does too much double duty here. It’s both brute dominance and ordinary execution. Those aren’t the same trait, and they don’t produce the same world.
"Rationalists, like termites, live in eusocial mounds."
This piece became very disturbing to me after this. I don't know why you felt like you had to portray "rationalists" like non-human robotic things, but it was a bit scary to me. They're nerdy people, often times with social disorders and different social norms, but they're still people. And they are extremely, exceptionally friendly people. Your tone was exuding animosity and contempt for a group of people that, for all I can tell, invited you in with welcoming arms.
I’ve been waiting almost 6 months since we met at Lighthaven for this to come out!
this piece rocks
Had to look up to make sure that these people weren't just more characters that you made up.
Such a great article. I don't know how you could stand being in the same room with some of these people, and if (or how) your faith in humanity survived talking to these people, but I guess it's important someone does!
The word “agency” does too much double duty here. It’s both brute dominance and ordinary execution. Those aren’t the same trait, and they don’t produce the same world.
“They have too much money and nothing going on. They have no swag, no smoke, no motion, no hoes. That’s all you need to know.” Exquisite!
169% pure 24K Solid Comedy Gold.
Great piece!
"Rationalists, like termites, live in eusocial mounds."
This piece became very disturbing to me after this. I don't know why you felt like you had to portray "rationalists" like non-human robotic things, but it was a bit scary to me. They're nerdy people, often times with social disorders and different social norms, but they're still people. And they are extremely, exceptionally friendly people. Your tone was exuding animosity and contempt for a group of people that, for all I can tell, invited you in with welcoming arms.
Reads well at first, but I can't relate to bumblers, however IQ-laden. It's maybe a freeform diss.