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Curious, why is your link different from what you have it typed out as?

My advice, uninstall it. Onenote was the best Leo had a long time ago. Times have changed and now he's boxed in by having his notes locked into that file format. Look into Obsidian. See my post here: Notion is better than Onenote but Obsidian is my fav. It's free and lightweight. All your notes are markdown files, which means you can format very easily. Markdown files are just like .txt files but with a .md file extension. You can't get more lightweight and easy to maintain and move than that. All sorts of community plugins as well, but I had to make my own color theme because they were all shit. It has infinite canvas Kanban boards Excalidraw Lots more. I recommend download it and explore. EVerything is free but if you want to have cloud access so you can sync your notes from your computer to say, an iPad, that'll cost you $80/year I think, but you don't need this. Let me know if you have any questions about it.

Thanks! That duplicate info is a problem with my prompt. I'll have to fix that.. Good to know you have a compulsion to organize and condense information. I could make use of that 😉

What determines if a consciousness is prone to truth or falsehood. Is it simply "awareness"? We say things like "The quality of their consciousness". But what are these "qualities" we're referring to? To understand consciousness, wouldn't it make sense to build a model or scale around whatever these "qualities" are? I know it wouldn't be easy since the qualities can't be measured, but I think our current heuristics are pathetic compared to what they could be. Please share any ideas of what you think are the fundamental qualities of consciousness. Also, this is a new exploration for me, so I don't know very much. First, I want to identify all the fundamental qualities that I can. A few preliminary ideas: I think "awareness" should be #1. The model needs to account for selfishness/evil. Awareness might explain that but not sure. Intensity - I think this is good but also could be a property of awareness. Need to figure out how many qualities might just be properties of awareness. Shit, this is harder than I thought. Of course, AI isn't gonna be too helpful here. It's out of its depth. 😂 When I look inward, all I can see is awareness/consciousness itself. How can you describe the "quality" of that? I'm not sure if you can. I'm drawing a blank. 😂 Maybe awareness is the only quality?

@Keryo Koffa What do you mean by these: psyche solidifying karmic patterns Do you view karma as defined by Sadguru? i.e, cause and effect (iirc) ? Does your definition include karma from past lifetimes or other realms? I don't have a robust metaphysical vocab. Also, can you give examples of psychic and somatic limitations? The way I interpret your post is: The human organism sought to figure out what it was and it made a decision to become something and it sought to reinforce that decision over and over, simultaneously making other decisions to reinforce the initial decision, and this unconscious identity building process can be tore down if one is open to it. Is that right? 😂

This might help: https://brilliant.org/courses/trigonometry/

@1337 Thinking back to high school, I had a hard time understand algebra because I didn't even know what it was for. All they had to do was teach me what it was and what it was for and I could have understood it much easier. You need to know what the thing even is, why, where and how it's applied. You need to build "structure" around the "content" for the content to make sense. IMO, you need to first collect as much structure as you can before manipulating the content/components. ### What is it? - A branch of mathematics that studies relationships between angles and sides of triangles - A tool for measuring and calculating distances, heights, and angles - A way of understanding circular and periodic motion - A fundamental concept used in many fields like physics, engineering, and navigation Trigonometry is the study of triangles and their properties, especially the relationships between angles and sides. ### Essence Trigonometry uses the properties of triangles to solve real-world problems involving distances, angles, and periodic motion. ### Practical Impact - Used in construction to calculate heights and angles of buildings and structures - Applied in navigation to determine positions and plot courses for ships and planes - Fundamental in physics for describing waves, orbits, and oscillations ### Significance - A core branch of mathematics that bridges geometry and algebra - Essential for understanding and describing circular and periodic phenomena - Crucial in various fields from architecture to space exploration Now, let's address the specific questions: ### Origin and Evolution 1. Primary field of origin: - Ancient mathematics and astronomy 2. Evolution of application: - Started as a tool for astronomical calculations - Expanded to navigation and land surveying - Now used in physics, engineering, computer graphics, and signal processing 3. Key figures: - Hipparchus (ancient Greek astronomer) - Ptolemy (Greco-Roman mathematician) - Aryabhata (Indian mathematician) - Leonhard Euler (Swiss mathematician) ### Fundamental Understanding 4. Fundamental purpose: - To solve problems involving triangles and circular motion - To calculate unknown distances or angles using known information 5. Key components: - Sine, cosine, tangent functions - Radians and degrees - Right triangles and the unit circle - Trigonometric identities 6. Understanding context: - Can be understood on its own for basic applications - Part of a broader mathematical framework for advanced applications ### Current Applications or Manifestations 7. Relevant industries/fields: - Engineering (all branches) - Physics and astronomy - Computer graphics and game design - Navigation and GPS technology - Architecture and construction 8. Top 3 practical applications: - Calculating distances and heights in surveying and construction - Modeling periodic phenomena in physics and signal processing - Determining positions and trajectories in navigation and space exploration 9. Practical engagement reasons: - To solve real-world problems involving angles and distances - To model and analyze cyclical or wave-like phenomena - To perform calculations in fields like engineering and physics ### Users and Adoption 10. Primary adopters today: - Engineers, physicists, and mathematicians - Computer graphics programmers - Surveyors and architects - Navigation specialists 11. Usage breadth: - Widely used in STEM fields and related industries - Taught in secondary and post-secondary education globally 12. Prerequisites and barriers: - Prerequisites: Basic algebra and geometry - Barriers: Abstract nature, need for practice to master ### Teaching and Dissemination 13. Teaching methods: - Standard part of high school and college mathematics curricula - Textbooks, online courses, and educational videos - Practical exercises and real-world problem-solving ### Significance and Impact 14. Problems addressed: - Calculating unknown distances or angles - Modeling periodic motion and waves - Navigating in three-dimensional space 15. Main strengths: - Provides tools for indirect measurement - Enables analysis of circular and periodic phenomena - Bridges geometry and algebra in powerful ways 16. Broader impact: - Foundational for many areas of science and engineering - Essential for modern navigation and spatial technologies - Key to understanding wave phenomena in physics 17. Expert regard: - Highly regarded as a fundamental mathematical tool - Considered essential in many STEM fields ### Related Concepts and Terminology 18. Top 10 jargon terms: - Sine, cosine, tangent - Radian - Unit circle - Pythagorean theorem - Trigonometric identities - Inverse trigonometric functions - Amplitude - Frequency - Phase - Periodic function 19. 3 most closely related concepts: - Geometry - Algebra - Calculus ### Criticisms or Limitations 20. Main criticisms/limitations: - Can be abstract and difficult for some students to grasp - Limited to Euclidean geometry in its basic form - Computationally intensive for complex problems without technology ### Future Directions 21. Key areas for exploration: - Applications in quantum computing and cryptography - Integration with machine learning and AI algorithms - Development of more intuitive teaching methods using VR/AR technology

Yeah, I know. He tells us in every tweet. He virtue signals MORE than a fucking Christian televangelist. And I wasn't comparing them. You said I was attacking him for being good, but that is not true. I like his ideals. Just like I like the Christian ideals. I just doubt he's driven by them to the extent you think he is.

His overt humblebrags and his obsession with befriending elites is just not in alignment with virtue. His positions are boxed in by what his social circle will allow. For example, he bashes Fauci and praises RFK. Could this be a genuine display of intellectual discernment, or might it be a calculated move to serve his egoic desire of fitting in with elites like Joe Rogan? 🤔

😂 It isn't bad that Christian televangelists hold virtue and goodness in high regard and preach those things. It's that they're using them to trick people into serving their unconscious, egoic desires. I know they believe their motivations are pure and that does matter, but it has no bearing on my conclusion that what they're engaged in should be regarded as unconscious devilry. Lex probably believes his intentions are pure, but I don't. I don't believe or disbelieve it but I lean towards not. Maybe I'm just a cynical bastard, but I'm pretty good at reading people, which might be why I'm cynical. 😂

IDK what all this talk is about you can't make money with it. Sure, jobs might not be prevalent, but why the hell would you plan your entire life around a job? If you're young and higher-consciousness, why not aim higher? Off the top of my head, consulting seems like a viable route. ### What is it? - A way of understanding how human societies work and change - A study of social interactions, groups, and structures that shape our lives - An approach to examining patterns and behaviors in communities and cultures - A lens for exploring how individuals relate to larger social systems Sociology is the scientific study of human social behavior and societies. ### Essence Sociology explores how people interact and how societies function, aiming to understand the forces that shape our social world. ### Practical Impact - Helps explain social issues like inequality, discrimination, and cultural differences - Informs policy decisions in areas like education, healthcare, and criminal justice - Provides insights into everyday social dynamics, from family relationships to workplace interactions ### Significance - A fundamental social science that examines human behavior in group contexts - Offers tools to analyze and address complex societal challenges - Contributes to our understanding of social change, institutions, and cultural diversity ### Origin and Evolution 1. Primary field of origin: - Social sciences - Developed as a distinct discipline in the 19th century 2. Evolution of application: - Started as theoretical study of social structures and institutions - Expanded to include empirical research methods - Now applied in various fields like education, health, criminology, and urban planning 3. Key figures: - Auguste Comte (founder of positivism) - Émile Durkheim (social facts, functionalism) - Max Weber (social action, verstehen) - Karl Marx (conflict theory, historical materialism) ### Fundamental Understanding 4. Fundamental purpose: - To understand how society works and why people behave as they do in social contexts 5. Key components: - Social structures - Social interactions - Social institutions - Culture and norms - Socialization processes - Social stratification 6. Understanding context: - Can be understood on its own, but benefits from connections to other social sciences - Often part of broader frameworks in interdisciplinary studies ### Current Applications or Manifestations 7. Relevant industries/fields: - Education - Healthcare - - Criminal justice - Marketing and consumer research 💡 - Urban planning - Social work - Public policy 8. Top 3 practical applications: - Social policy development and evaluation - Market research and consumer behavior analysis - Community development and urban planning 9. Why engage with sociology: - To gain insights into social problems and potential solutions - To understand group dynamics and improve organizational effectiveness - To analyze societal trends and predict future social changes ### Users and Adoption 10. Primary adopters/practitioners: - Academic researchers and educators - Government agencies and policymakers - Non-profit organizations - Market research firms - Social services professionals 11. Widespread use: - Widely used in academic and research settings - Increasingly applied in business, policy, and social service contexts - Moderate to high confidence in this assessment 12. Prerequisites and barriers: - Prerequisites: Understanding of social science methods, critical thinking skills - Barriers: Complexity of social phenomena, potential political resistance to findings ### Teaching and Dissemination 13. Typical teaching/dissemination: - University courses and degree programs - Academic publications and conferences - Popular books and media on social issues - Government reports and policy briefs - Professional development workshops for practitioners ### Significance and Impact 14. Problems/challenges addressed: - Social inequality and stratification - Cultural conflicts and misunderstandings - Organizational and institutional dysfunctions - Social integration and cohesion issues 15. Main strengths/contributions: - Provides frameworks for understanding complex social phenomena - Offers empirical methods for studying human behavior in social contexts - Contributes to evidence-based policy-making 16. Broader impact/significance: - Enhances our understanding of social structures and human behavior - Informs strategies for addressing social problems - Contributes to critical analysis of social institutions and power dynamics 17. Expert regard: - Generally well-regarded among social scientists - Some debate over methodologies and theoretical approaches - High confidence in overall positive regard within academia ### Related Concepts and Terminology 18. Top 10 jargon terms: - Social constructionism - Structural functionalism - Symbolic interactionism - Socialization - Social stratification - Cultural capital - Anomie - Deviance - Social mobility - Ethnomethodology 19. 3 most closely related concepts: - Anthropology - Social psychology - Political science ### Criticisms or Limitations 20. Main criticisms/limitations: - Difficulty in achieving truly objective research - Challenges in generalizing findings across different cultures and contexts - Potential for research to be influenced by researchers' biases - Complexity of social phenomena can make precise predictions difficult ### Future Directions 21. Key areas for further exploration: - Impact of digital technologies on social interactions and structures - Intersectionality and complex forms of social inequality - Global sociological perspectives beyond Western frameworks --- Me: Are sociology consultants a thing? Claude: Yes, sociology consultants are indeed a thing. Let me provide you with a concise overview of sociology consulting: Sociology consultants apply sociological knowledge, research methods, and analytical skills to help organizations understand and address social issues. They work across various sectors, offering insights into human behavior, social trends, and organizational dynamics. Key aspects of sociology consulting: 1. Industries served: - Corporations - Non-profit organizations - Government agencies - Educational institutions - Healthcare providers 2. Common services: - Market research and consumer behavior analysis - Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) consulting - Organizational culture assessment and improvement - Policy analysis and development - Community engagement strategies - Social impact assessment 3. Skills utilized: - Research design and data analysis - Qualitative and quantitative methods - Social theory application - Strategic planning - Communication and presentation skills 4. Typical roles: - Independent consultants - Employees of consulting firms - Academic researchers offering consulting services 5. Challenges: - Translating academic knowledge into practical business solutions - Demonstrating the value of sociological insights to clients - Balancing scientific rigor with client expectations and timelines While not as common as management or strategy consultants, sociology consultants play a valuable role in helping organizations navigate complex social issues and improve their understanding of human behavior in various contexts.

You're conflating biased political attacks with legitimate criticisms that you seemingly cannot dismantle. I bet if I were to collect all his tweets, the subtext of 80% of them would be: I'm kind and patient I'm caring and loving I'm a genius but I'm intellectually humble In essence, "I am the embodiment of virtue". I suspect there's some covert narcissism going on. Again, just a suspicion, but it's one you cannot refute. Your brain is broke if you never noticed this. At least I'm not the only one who noticed: BTW, look at his eyes in this picture. This is an intentionally modified gaze, which I can do on command. Why would I do such a thing? To charm people. I can spot this shit because I used to do it. "What it's all about with Lex is hanging out with high profile people and issuing shmaltzy bullshit about what a humble intellectual titan he is and people lap it up" Have you acknowledged what is being said here but decided it's insignificant and thus not worth holding in high regard in your overall estimation? If so, I get that, but if you haven't even dealt with this, you have a massive blindspot.

Oedipus complex. You want your mother to invite you to suckle at her teat again, but you're reluctant.

You have worth just because. These questions might be useful for identifying what the issue is: Do you wish you were different than what you are? Are you holding yourself to unreasonable standards? Do you have values that you know you could live up to but aren't? Do you want something impossible from reality? I noticed on the IQ thread you said you had the lowest IQ of everyone and I wondered if that bothered you. In my teenage years, I had a friend who was a solid 9 out of 10 in looks, and I'd rate myself a 6-7. Whenever we'd go looking for girls, they'd flock to him, ignoring me completely. If he chose their prettier friends, the remaining girls were visibly disappointed to be stuck with me as the only other option. I did okay on my own, but if he were there, no chance. I remember being horny as hell and listening to my friend bang a hottie in the next room while her disappointed friend refused to even make eye contact with me on the couch.😂 This did not feel good... at all, and it was common. To be honest, I never overcame this painful feeling, and if it happened today, I'd probably still feel a sting. lol, so I'm not sure how to get over it, but I guess we just have to have compassion for ourselves. This is a good reminder/reason that whatever gifts we do have, we should not flaunt them. Humility has utility. This video might not be perfectly relevant to you but I like his thought process on why all humans have inherent worth.

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Nice! Maybe add in something like a "project brief" that states why you're interested in the subject, how it's relevant to you, how it will help you, how it fits into your current understanding, how you feel about it, how important it is to you or your goals, why you care, stuff like that. I've been focused on this topic lately but my focus has been more narrow. I've been thinking about "components" that could serve as tools in the broader framework. You'd need several components to cover everything, but you could build them one by one. One key component in this setup would serve to provide a high-level yet comprehensive overview of the subject through carefully crafted questions. Attached is a Claude prompt that I set up as a "project", which allows me to just feed it a term and it gets to work. screenshot. This is a WIP. There's a lot of room for improvement. Then, you could have a "distinction" component. For example, you could feed the AI "framework, methodology", and it can analyze the differences however you design it. I really like this idea of "components" in knowledge acquisition / understanding. Instructions for Claude - Holistic Understanding Framework - Bird's Eye View (Concise version).txt

I don’t think he is not integrous. I have suspicions he is not. It’s an open question. I haven’t yet relegated him to the non-integrous bin with Alex Jones and Elon Musk. He’s the first of his kind that I’ve seen, so I’m not yet sure what to make of him. For one, his communication style is reminiscent of the charm I used to employ in my mid 20s to get laid. It was very sneaky. Drop the eyes, speak soft and slow. When you mix that with super thoughtful engagement, you can seduce nearly anyone. I would go to a local bar and employ this and nearly every night I would enter into deep, hours long conversations with strangers and I became very popular and everyone loved to speak with me. I was genuinely and sincerely interested in connecting with them but I was consciously bullshitting them to some degree as well. I would call this behavior non-integrous. I’ve since grown out of it. Aside from that, he humblebrags all the time and is besties with Rogan and Musk. These are the reasons I can’t say with high confidence he’s integrous.

Leo, listen. I don’t have an agenda and I’m not upset at Lex. I would be no less suspicious of him if he were a leftist and refused to interview Trump. I can guarantee you this. I don’t know why you assume I have an agenda or dislike him. I’m at maybe 65/35 that he’s a bullshitter, and that can change. I haven’t placed him in any definitive bucket yet. This estimation did not include any political bias. It’s simply an estimation of do I think he’s an honest, good faith actor who isn’t thoroughly self deceived. I think it’s more likely he is not. What I’m trying to reconcile is why you, a trusted authority, would overlook something that sticks out like a sore thumb. I’m open to the possibility my sense-making is clouded by paranoia or cynicism or something else. But I don’t know how you watch that clip I just posted and are not just a little suspicious. When I see someone charismatically humblebragging nearly every time they get on a mic, I take notice. I’ve been observing lex for a few years now and have not made a definitive call. That should tell you something. I’m not making hasty judgements here. Also, even if he’s a bullshitter, that doesn’t mean I hate him. It just means I answered the question, is he integrous.

Probably 10 or more humblebrags packed into this 5 min clip. He tells you he cares about everyone, he cares about truth, is motivated by peace and love and dedicated to it, he’s a genius who could be working on AI projects, he’s a black belt ass kicker, but instead of doing those things, he prefers to bring people together. He says it all with sleepy, dreamy eyes, in a slow, soft voice. Not suspicious at all!

@Forestluv Thanks! Epigenetics is a good idea. If it is the case, it seems quality of consciousness could potentially be traced back to causal factors.

You can embed lots of stuff. YT vids, images, PDFs. For God mode, consume 3 vids simultaneously.

Imagine you came up with 100 arbitrary variables, for example: age amount of noticeable wrinkles body shape # of years married was there a solar eclipse did the olympics go well Now, pick 3 random variables of the 100 and swap out the following 3 variables from Lichtman's model: Incumbent charisma Challenger charism Social unrest Run this through a simulator until all possible combinations have been tested. Do you think there would be any winners? I do. I'm way out of my depth here but this is what I intuit the problem is.

I agree, their analysis seemed weak. I wouldn't rely on their sensemaking but they did at least critique the model, which is something.

Nice!!! Definitely a contender/causal factor. Something I can work with. Any opinions/ideas of grace?

Thanks for your responses. I've got lots to mull over. @Leo Gura I agree with your position but I'm still skeptical there's not more to it. Out of like 15 kids in my family that were all born around the same time, I was the only one born different, non-comfortist, not afraid to look at uncomfortable things, could see deeper, less selfish, independent, deeply empathetic, had more courage, etc. My parents, their siblings, my siblings, all my cousins, no one has this thing, it's just me. Why? I understand the interconnectedness of genetic and environmental variance but that doesn't satisfy me here. I intuit the cause can be traced back and if we can trace it back, we can possibly reproduce it.