How to Find Us: Go into this Del Taco. We will be in the back room if possible.
Parking is free in the lot out front or on the street nearby.
Discussion: A problem for people trying to be precise is that words tend to take on additional meanings over time, and seldom lose meanings. It is good policy to avoid habits that promote this tendency. We will discuss why this is so, and how to implement this policy in daily conversation.
Meetup : West LA—Inflation of Terminology
Discussion article for the meetup : West LA—Inflation of Terminology
WHEN: 24 September 2014 07:00:00PM (-0700)
WHERE: 11066 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
How to Find Us: Go into this Del Taco. We will be in the back room if possible.
Parking is free in the lot out front or on the street nearby.
Discussion: A problem for people trying to be precise is that words tend to take on additional meanings over time, and seldom lose meanings. It is good policy to avoid habits that promote this tendency. We will discuss why this is so, and how to implement this policy in daily conversation.
Recommended Reading:
Avoid Inflationary Use of Terms
Similarity Clusters
Sneaking in Connotations
The Worst Argument in the World
No prior exposure to Less Wrong is required; this will be generally accessible.
Discussion article for the meetup : West LA—Inflation of Terminology