Sounds awesome! A meatspace group would be great, I’m sure. One of my issues with self-study is having nobody to go to when I have questions or don’t understand something. Having an empirical goal can also tell you if you’ve succeeded or failed in your attempt to learn the art.
Having a group of rationalists to talk to in person has been invaluable to me this year. It’s helping me emerge from depression, overcome impostor syndrome, and find my project. The previous sentence reads like the battles have been won, but they are being fought constantly.
Sounds awesome! A meatspace group would be great, I’m sure. One of my issues with self-study is having nobody to go to when I have questions or don’t understand something. Having an empirical goal can also tell you if you’ve succeeded or failed in your attempt to learn the art.
Having a group of rationalists to talk to in person has been invaluable to me this year. It’s helping me emerge from depression, overcome impostor syndrome, and find my project. The previous sentence reads like the battles have been won, but they are being fought constantly.
Check this list of upcoming meetups: https://slatestarcodex.com/2018/08/09/ssc-meetups-2018-times-and-places/
Right now is a really good time to start or join meatspace communities.