In the exercise of defining what we mean by a term, we explore our assumptions about the nature of the term and what it’s pointing at. Sometimes this leads us to get a better handle on a concept. Other times, it shows us our confusion.
As an example of the value of definitions, YCombinator considers it important for founders to be able to clearly and concisely say a company’s purpose, and that the ability to do so is indicative of plausible success..
Here are two exercises:
Write a paragraph to define the term applied rationality.
Write a sentence to define the term applied rationality.
I encourage you to write your definitions before reading what others wrote. While I suggest that you first attempt to define the term in a paragraph and then move to the sentence variation, you can also change the order if that seems easier.
Please use the answer feature for your answer to these exercises, and the comment function for other needs.
[Question] Definition Practice: Applied Rationality
In the exercise of defining what we mean by a term, we explore our assumptions about the nature of the term and what it’s pointing at. Sometimes this leads us to get a better handle on a concept. Other times, it shows us our confusion.
As an example of the value of definitions, YCombinator considers it important for founders to be able to clearly and concisely say a company’s purpose, and that the ability to do so is indicative of plausible success..
Here are two exercises:
Write a paragraph to define the term applied rationality.
Write a sentence to define the term applied rationality.
I encourage you to write your definitions before reading what others wrote. While I suggest that you first attempt to define the term in a paragraph and then move to the sentence variation, you can also change the order if that seems easier.
Please use the answer feature for your answer to these exercises, and the comment function for other needs.