It's easy to care about "The Truth." In fact, very many people do, despite disagreeing drastically on what exactly "The Truth" is. That's why it is important to not only care about truth, but algorithms which can reliably increase the correspondence between the map and the territory.
Discussion article for the meetup : Atlanta Beginning of November Meetup - Rationality
WHEN: 01 November 2014 07:00:00PM (-0400)
WHERE: 2388 Lawrenceville Hwy. Unit L
It's easy to care about "The Truth." In fact, very many people do, despite disagreeing drastically on what exactly "The Truth" is. That's why it is important to not only care about truth, but algorithms which can reliably increase the correspondence between the map and the territory.
Recommended reading: <http://lesswrong.com/lw/eta/rationality_appreciating_cognitive_algorithms/>
We will have snacks and games!
Note: please park in spots marked 'Visitor'. There are plenty by the beginning of the complex. Also there will be cats present.
Hope to see you there!
Discussion article for the meetup : Atlanta Beginning of November Meetup - Rationality