The Sequences highly praise Jaynes and recommend reading his work directly.
The Sequences aren’t trying to be a replacement, they’re trying to be a pop sci intro to the style of thinking. An easier on-ramp.
If Jaynes already seems exciting and comprehensible to you, read that instead of the Sequences on probability.
I’m finally reading The Sequences and it screams midwittery to me, I’m sorry.
Compare this:
to Jaynes:
Jaynes is better organized, more respectful to the reader, more respectful to the work he’s building on and more useful
The Sequences highly praise Jaynes and recommend reading his work directly.
The Sequences aren’t trying to be a replacement, they’re trying to be a pop sci intro to the style of thinking. An easier on-ramp. If Jaynes already seems exciting and comprehensible to you, read that instead of the Sequences on probability.
Fair enough. Personally, so far, I’ve found Jaynes more comprehensible than The Sequences.
I think most people with a natural inclination towards math probably would feel likewise.