The hottest Meta-rationality Substack posts right now

Meta-rationality is different from traditional rationality and requires an open-ended inquiry and responsiveness to various contexts and purposes.
Meta-rationality involves ongoing consideration of when and how to apply rationality, recognizing situations where rational methods may not be sufficient.
The norms of reasonableness, rationality, and meta-rationality differ in terms of accountability, formal rules adherence, and responsiveness to context and purpose.

The story highlights the journey of someone who transitioned from an exciting tech scene in San Francisco to tackling real-world software problems in Akron, Ohio.
Facing an intricate software challenge, the protagonist decides to take a different, meta-rational approach by engaging with non-stakeholders and embarking on a 'gemba walk' to better understand the situation.
The narrative emphasizes the importance of hands-on experience and direct observation in resolving complex issues, showcasing the value of practical problem-solving over bureaucratic processes.

The author discusses 'What does meta-rationality feel like?'
The post includes topics like inventing the iPhone in 1977 and formal logic in rationalism.
There are Workbook exercises included in the post for further exploration.

The post discusses new summaries of meta-rationality and its applications.
It introduces a two chapters per week reading plan.
The author encourages feedback and introduces 'The Workbook: noticing it when you get meta-rational.'

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