I’m a 20-year old graphic design student and traditional artist (figure drawing, mainly) with an array of other odd interests on the side, from costume makeup to programming. Although I do enjoy what I do, and it can certainly be very challenging, I sometimes feel there are parts of my analytical mind being neglected. Reading a few of the sequences here and being thrown all of a sudden back in to the deep end of reason made me realise how much I miss the sensation, and so I decided to register. One of my driving motivations is to try to optimize myself as much as possible, and achieve all I can. As you could guess I’m more than a little perfectionistic, although I’m slowly learning to be less uptight about the whole deal.
I came across Less Wrong while I was researching the singularity movement. I don’t consider myself a rationalist yet (or a follower of the singularity movement for that matter), only because I have a great deal more reading to do first. In particular, I haven’t finished reading through the core sequences yet, but I intend to do so soon.
Hi all, call me Flay.
I’m a 20-year old graphic design student and traditional artist (figure drawing, mainly) with an array of other odd interests on the side, from costume makeup to programming. Although I do enjoy what I do, and it can certainly be very challenging, I sometimes feel there are parts of my analytical mind being neglected. Reading a few of the sequences here and being thrown all of a sudden back in to the deep end of reason made me realise how much I miss the sensation, and so I decided to register. One of my driving motivations is to try to optimize myself as much as possible, and achieve all I can. As you could guess I’m more than a little perfectionistic, although I’m slowly learning to be less uptight about the whole deal.
I came across Less Wrong while I was researching the singularity movement. I don’t consider myself a rationalist yet (or a follower of the singularity movement for that matter), only because I have a great deal more reading to do first. In particular, I haven’t finished reading through the core sequences yet, but I intend to do so soon.
Looking forward to meeting everyone!
There is an optimal amount of uptightness :-) Welcome!
True, perhaps one day I’ll find it. =P
Thanks!
Welcome!
Thank you!