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The Midwit Meme turns out to have a useful purpose, to remind us in a concise, memorable way that we cannot accept complicated solutions or explanations only because they feel smarter than a simple solution.
Philo • The Midwit Trap
94. if U have a problem, consider having conversations about the problem. like, a lot of conversations.
talk to a lot of people about the problem. talk to a 100 people, 1,000 people about the problems, questions, topics U care about. https://t.co/bUUw3l7UVT
Fun Pilgrimx.comfailure to recognize the pervasiveness of the Pareto principle is a common factor in incorrectly rejecting simple solutions to complicated problems.
Philo • The Midwit Trap
We assume that a complex solution is likely to be the product of more sophisticated and nuanced reasoning than a simple solution, and thus more likely to be correct. This is far from true.
Philo • The Midwit Trap
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Ali Abdaal discusses blending Western therapy and Buddhist acceptance to manage challenges, shares insights on motivation and discipline, and promotes Brilliant, an interactive learning platform for enhancing problem-solving and understanding AI.
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