Desperation - LessWrong

The next three posts will discuss what I dub the three dubious virtues: desperation, recklessness, and defiance. I call them dubious, because each can easily turn into a vice if used incorrectly or e…

x Desperation — LessWrong Replacing Guilt World Optimization Practical Frontpage 17 Desperation by So8res 24th Jan 2016 Linkpost for mindingourway.com 8 min read 0 17 The next three posts will discuss what I dub the three dubious virtues: desperation, recklessness, and defiance. I call them dubious, because each can easily turn into a vice if used incorrectly or excessively. As you read these posts, keep in mind the law of equal and opposite advice . Though these virtues are dubious, I have found each of them to be a crucial component of a strong and healthy intrinsic motivation system. The fi

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