Every year, more of our brains is occupied by specific facts rather than general concepts. Wonder how high the specificity fraction can go
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. Socially, because of technology. This is a generational effect, not a lifestage effect.
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I think so. Cf, my claim that civilization is the progress from incomprehensible to arbitrary
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Actually, my goal is generally to gain big picture understanding, not focus on individual facts as much. I gather more general concepts
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Meaning, I study the facts to the point where I get a good general understanding, then let go of facts, keep broad knowledge.
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