On clinging — LessWrong
I often find myself wanting to refer to a certain dimension of emotional experience, which I’ll call “clinging.” This post tries to point at it. I al…
x On clinging — LessWrong Rationality Frontpage 61 On clinging by Joe Carlsmith 24th Jan 2021 10 min read 11 61 (Cross-posted from Hands and Cities ) I often find myself wanting to refer to a certain dimension of emotional experience, which I’ll call “clinging.” This post tries to point at it. I also suggest that understanding this dimension can resolve a common confusion about Buddhist philosophy and other types of spiritual/therapeutic advice — namely, how “non-attachment” or “letting go” can be compatible with deep passion and care. I further suggest that clinging can help us think more cle
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