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How The Principle Of Charity Feels From The Inside

Posted on June 27, 2020 by

Read something that sucks. It’s super bad, and it’s about something important to you. Your blood pressure goes through the roof, you can’t wait to show all your friends how fucking stupid this moron who doesn’t even understand the in-group … Continue reading →

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Why The Forum Was Better In The Old Days

Posted on April 8, 2017 by

You may have noticed, if you’ve participated in online communities or forums*, that the old guard always thinks the forum used to be better, and simultaneously the newer members often think that it’s pretty great as it is now. I … Continue reading →

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Hello, world!

Posted on September 13, 2012 by

This blog is going to be my public journal of working my way through as much of The Dragon Book as I can. It’s a place of public accountability, so hopefully I actually stick to my guns and do the … Continue reading →

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