podcast – The Methods of Rationality Podcast Not Everything Is A Clue – Ch 1-2
Mar 15, 2021
Dive into a playful debate about whether every detail counts as a clue in storytelling. Listen as the hosts analyze the protagonist's cool-headed reactions to chaotic events and explore video game mechanics that influence the narrative. They compare the story's beginning to classic RPG tropes and debate the moral dilemmas of NPC exploitation. Discover the quirks of character development and quest acceptance, alongside a lively discussion on worldbuilding hints that seed excitement for future adventures!
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Invisalign Changes How You Sound
- Ineash shares a personal anecdote about getting Invisalign and feeling his voice change.
- The story humanizes hosts and sets a casual conversational tone for the episode.
Look For Easy Fixes First
- Train yourself to notice small, fixable annoyances and search for easy solutions.
- Use a mental flag that triggers you to investigate when something is irritating.
Everything Feels Like A Clue
- The hosts treat almost every detail as a potential clue and expect layered meaning in the text.
- Early textual oddities (like unique words) often signal future importance in this story world.
