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Blindsided 11: Consciousness Is a Bug, Not a Feature

Harry Potter and the Methods of Rationality

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The Deceptive Nature of Meaningless Signals

This chapter examines the deceptive nature of communication, focusing on phrases that seem meaningful but lack substance. It uses the concept of a 'scrambler' to illustrate the frustrations of interacting with content that consumes attention without providing valuable insights.

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