I agree … and think that martial arts are a perfect metaphor for exactly the reasons you just outlined.
Knowledge of a perfect ‘style’ of fighting would be applied to all aspects of life, and would be continuously practiced. By mastery of the true and sublime kung-fu, you would avoid all bad habits and work forever towards becoming stronger. What you take from the dojo protects you every day, making your life better.
And let’s be honest: a building when you learn to kick ass is WAY sexier than a center that teaches ergonomics, hygiene or nutrition. If we’re trying to sell LessWrong, it can’t hurt to make LessWrong sexy.
I’m not saying that ‘Rationality Dojo’ is the best answer.
I agree … and think that martial arts are a perfect metaphor for exactly the reasons you just outlined.
Knowledge of a perfect ‘style’ of fighting would be applied to all aspects of life, and would be continuously practiced. By mastery of the true and sublime kung-fu, you would avoid all bad habits and work forever towards becoming stronger. What you take from the dojo protects you every day, making your life better.
And let’s be honest: a building when you learn to kick ass is WAY sexier than a center that teaches ergonomics, hygiene or nutrition. If we’re trying to sell LessWrong, it can’t hurt to make LessWrong sexy.
I’m not saying that ‘Rationality Dojo’ is the best answer.
But I do really like the metaphor.