Actualized.org - Self-Help, Psychology, Consciousness, Spirituality, Philosophy An Intro To Serious Philosophy
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Nov 2, 2022 Introduction to philosophy, personal journey to 'omniscience', curiosity about life and the universe, finding life purpose through philosophy, transition from game design to entrepreneurship, the profound importance of philosophy, questioning existence and the mysteries of the universe, the joy of understanding, the power of questioning, the importance of good thinking and self-reflection, misconceptions and mistakes in studying philosophy, the essence of pure philosophy, psychedelics and philosophical techniques, techniques for serious philosophers, the power of examples and mastering language, engaging in philosophical conversations, the power and dangers of philosophy
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Alternate Observation With Contemplation And Testing
- Alternate careful observation with sustained contemplation and test thought experiments in reality.
- Example: observe an ant for an hour, then run simple thought experiments and verify by acting in the world.
Philosophy Has An Achievable Endpoint
- Leo asserts philosophy has an endpoint: complete understanding or omniscience is attainable by doing philosophy correctly.
- He frames this as a testable claim you must attempt through sustained, honest experimentation, not blind belief.
Pure Philosophy Removes Authority And History
- Pure Philosophy means evaluating ideas impersonally, free of history, personalities, authority, or institutions.
- Leo models this as a 'spreadsheet' of concepts to edit, combine, and test solely for truth, not prestige.