Vlad Loweren

Crossposted from Optimized Dating. I. Imagine that you are a human xeno-sociologist studying the society of insectoid aliens on another planet. To you, they all look alike the same way two ants look alike. Yet when talking about each other, they often use words that translate closely to “beautiful”, “attractive”,...

Crossposted from Optimized Dating. Imagine you want to improve your performance at some task, hobby or a job. You get offered a choice of two courses: Course A is really vague and undefined, with no clear program. You don't get graded on your performance, but it's broadcasted to your community...