This is why I refer to specific writers instead of postrationalism as a whole when I'm trying to make a point these days. Deliberate illegibility makes for great subcultures with great aesthetics, but it's not coherent as a philosophical position. But hey, what if that's good?
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Inventing the term “postrationalist” and plotting us on a map that centered rationalism was an excellent act of intellectual pwnage that Scott Alexander deserves props for. Afaik this was the thing that started ithttps://slatestarcodex.com/2014/09/05/mapmaker-mapmaker-make-me-a-map/ …
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Oh, I think I remember hearing the term before that, but I may well be wrong. Surprised to note that SSC’s use predates Darcey’s; I did think it was the other way around. Her post says “I think
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(can you tweet the source link for “nebulosity and other headaches”?)
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It’s from my meta-rationality book draft, I’m afraid. Not published yet
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