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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Replying to @vgr
@vgr Actually, my goal is generally to gain big picture understanding, not focus on individual facts as much. I gather more general concepts1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @AndreaKuszewski
@vgr Meaning, I study the facts to the point where I get a good general understanding, then let go of facts, keep broad knowledge.2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @AndreaKuszewski
@vgr So then my understanding of the topic moves to System 1, and I can use System 2 to more quickly analyze new stuff.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @AndreaKuszewski
@AndreaKuszewski You misunderstood. I am saying the overall environment is getting more full of facts you kinda have no choice but to know.5 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @vgr
@vgr Mmm…. I don’t know about that. I think there’s more facts that you need to know how to gain access to, not necessarily hold in memory.2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
@AndreaKuszewski Yes, I accounted for that. See my later tweets.
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