I’m with LG, the answer to your question is ‘neither’. I also enjoy posts which reinform my way of thinking, but a straight account of what I already think myself wouldn’t draw praise. Crystallization of a hitherto-unclear concept can be invaluable—I quote:
“What I got out of the paragraph was something which seems so obvious in retrospect that I could have conceivably picked it up in a hundred places; but something about that one paragraph made it click for me.”
Mike, any action or updating of beliefs will have a net effect on ‘whiteness’ (or ‘blackness’). If you’re worried that improving in manner x will lead to worsening in manner y, weigh one against the other and take action. ‘Perfectionism’ holds negative connotations that Tsuyoku Naritai seems not to.
Robin,
I’m with LG, the answer to your question is ‘neither’. I also enjoy posts which reinform my way of thinking, but a straight account of what I already think myself wouldn’t draw praise. Crystallization of a hitherto-unclear concept can be invaluable—I quote:
“What I got out of the paragraph was something which seems so obvious in retrospect that I could have conceivably picked it up in a hundred places; but something about that one paragraph made it click for me.”
Mike, any action or updating of beliefs will have a net effect on ‘whiteness’ (or ‘blackness’). If you’re worried that improving in manner x will lead to worsening in manner y, weigh one against the other and take action. ‘Perfectionism’ holds negative connotations that Tsuyoku Naritai seems not to.