This is similar to the approach that Eliezer took with the sequences, but much smaller and more focused on achieving specific things, rather than understanding concepts. I think that LW could do something similar with user curated guides votable guides that pull together the best posts into coherent step by step instructions.
Yep, I’ve been using this approach to construct algorithms for myself to follow in order to sleep better, overcome aversions, improve my mood, form habits, etc. Basically aggregating all the life hacks I read online and indexing them by the situations in my life in which I need them. It’s been working pretty well, although it’s a huge project I’m far from completing. My eventual goal is to algorithmitize my entire life and thus become automatically strategic.
I’ve been working to solve this problem recently with my blog. What I’ve done is organize posts and resources into step by step guides that help you achieve specific goals, like this: http://selfmaderenegade.net/resource-page/how-to-get-a-job-without-experience/
This is similar to the approach that Eliezer took with the sequences, but much smaller and more focused on achieving specific things, rather than understanding concepts. I think that LW could do something similar with user curated guides votable guides that pull together the best posts into coherent step by step instructions.
Yep, I’ve been using this approach to construct algorithms for myself to follow in order to sleep better, overcome aversions, improve my mood, form habits, etc. Basically aggregating all the life hacks I read online and indexing them by the situations in my life in which I need them. It’s been working pretty well, although it’s a huge project I’m far from completing. My eventual goal is to algorithmitize my entire life and thus become automatically strategic.