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A series on the use and abuse of words; why you often can't define a word any way you like; how human brains seem to process definitions. First introduces the Mind projection fallacy and the concept of how an algorithm feels from inside, which makes it a basic intro to key elements of the LW zeitgeist.

A guide to this sequence is available at 37 Ways That Words Can Be Wrong.

Alternative formats

Podcast: http://castify.co/channels/16-less-wrong-a-human-s-guide-to-words
ReadLists: http://readlists.com/9c3edb18

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