Reason Is Fun

#1 - Fun, Fury, Feeling

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May 6, 2023
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INSIGHT

Fun as Criticism

  • Fun is a mode of criticism, not a criterion for pre-evaluation.
  • Lack of fun reveals unsolved problems requiring attention, not avoidance.
ANECDOTE

GingerGM's Fun Criterion

  • Chess commentator GingerGM sometimes prioritizes fun moves over winning.
  • This behavior, though strategically suboptimal, aligns with the fun criterion.
INSIGHT

Explicit vs. Implicit in Fun

  • Explicit ideas focus on immediate goals (e.g., winning in chess commentary).
  • The fun criterion considers a broader, implicit understanding of enjoyment, integrating various perspectives.
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