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0Is Chihuaha a Dog?
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The text discusses the debate between nominalists and realists and how it relates to explaining concepts to children. The author shares experiences of explaining the concept of autumn and the nature of a Chihuahua to his son.
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0Gates of Interhell
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The author reflects on the decline of his love for books and the rise of the internet. He compares the ease of acquiring knowledge from the internet to the difficulty of reading books and the lack of focus on the internet. He like...
0On the Tip of the Tongue
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The text discusses the experience of having a word or name on the tip of one's tongue and the struggle to remember it. The author shares a method to remember things by trusting the subconscious and allowing it to provide the answe...
The author discusses the feeling of confusion and desperation when trying to write or be creative, and how they eventually stumble upon the Organizing Principle, which is the hidden thread that ties the pieces together into a cohe...
0Reading lists and book notes
2023-11-11 •
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The author discusses the concept of topical reading, which involves reading books on a single topic rather than random books. They argue that this method allows for a deeper understanding of the topic and can make one an expert. T...
0Stoic Personality Disorder
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The author discusses the concept of Stoic personality disorder and whether people are attracted to Stoicism because they have a Stoic personality. The author shares their personal experience of discovering Stoicism and how it matc...
0On Counting Words
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The text discusses the practice of measuring productivity by the number of lines of code written and how it is similar to measuring success by the number of words written. The author shares their experience of adopting a daily wor...
The author is writing a non-fiction book on problem-solving and is documenting the journey and progress from start to finish. The book project is estimated to take around a year to complete, and the author will be sharing the prog...
The author argues that writer's block is a made-up concept and doesn't exist. They provide reasons for why people struggle to write, such as not knowing how to articulate ideas, writing only one thing at a time, and feeling unable...
0Don't Finish That Book
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The author discusses his lifelong struggle with reading and his shift from reading books cover to cover to reading with a purpose, focusing on the key ideas and unapologetic skimming.
0Weinberg on Writing
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The Fieldstone Method of writing is like building a fieldstone wall, where you gather a bunch of ideas and sort them into different topics and categories. The 5-second rule is to capture notes quickly and not waste time writing th...
The text discusses the Fieldstone Method of writing, which involves capturing ideas quickly, sorting them into corresponding piles, and working on multiple writing projects simultaneously. It emphasizes the importance of organizin...
The text provides a comprehensive guide on how to write a thesis, including the definition of a thesis, the importance of writing a thesis, how to compile a bibliography, what to read, the psychological structure of a researcher, ...
0How to Write a Thesis
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The text provides guidance on writing a thesis, including the definition of a thesis, the importance of original research, the topic of the essay, the time frame for writing a thesis, distinguishing primary sources from critical l...
0Dangers of Flow
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The text discusses the negative side effects, dangerous consequences, and addictive qualities of the flow state. It explains what flow is, the fragility of flow, the risks beginners take, and the addiction experienced individuals ...
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The author is updating his now page, explaining why he hasn't updated his blog for a long time and what he is currently doing. He is writing on Medium, trying to write a book, and taking a different approach to writing a blog.
0Write Every Day
2023-01-11 • writing mental preparation consistency models
The text provides tips for writing consistently and effectively, including the importance of preparation, being a collector of ideas, and not worrying about details too much.