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I don't mean to single the author out- and maybe I'm just off to a rough morning - but, while good, that article is unnecessarily verbose. As much time as I spe
by gxs 17y ago
I don't mean to single the author out- and maybe I'm just off to a rough morning - but, while good, that article is unnecessarily verbose. As much time as I spend reading nowadays, I've grown an appreciation for straight-to-the-point articles that use flowery language sparingly and only when it adds meaning to the article itself.
- khafra 17y agoI've had that thought before, when reading Yudkowsky's articles. But, given the number of misinterpretations of Eliezer's basic points even amongst the relatively erudite and incisive audience here at Hacker News, it's hard to say what he could've cut out without sacrificing even more reader comprehension.
- Eliezer 17y agoIn every one of my essays, half the words are unnecessary. Unfortunately it's a different half for every reader.
- scott_s 17y agoI do not see any flowery language in the article. Eliezer is, as he often does, making subtle points about rational thinking, knowledge and basic probability analysis. These topics require precision. Unfortunately, being precise sometimes means using a lot of words to make sure you've covered all cases.