I'm increasingly drawn to very simple, sweeping rules for how to behave or how systems work. An example might be: "the only thing that matters in picking a place to live is the amount of sunlight you get".
This rule is probably false; proximity to family and friends comes to mind as an equally if not more important factor. But then, we can switch the rule to "the only thing that matters in picking a place to live is proximity to friends and family". Either way, stating things in very blunt or sweeping terms allows you to simplify the different factors that influence your decision-making.
Nuance is important, but there's a case where maybe nuance adds too much complexity which deters your ability to make the right choices. Such simple generalized rules, though lacking nuance, force you to confront what is actually worth prioritizing when making a difficulty choice. When you apply a simple rule across many potential decisions, you will not make the right choice every time, but you may still end up with a higher % accuracy than if you viewed every decision in its full complexity.
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This rule is probably false; proximity to family and friends comes to mind as an equally if not more important factor. But then, we can switch the rule to "the only thing that matters in picking a place to live is proximity to friends and family". Either way, stating things in very blunt or sweeping terms allows you to simplify the different factors that influence your decision-making.
Nuance is important, but there's a case where maybe nuance adds too much complexity which deters your ability to make the right choices. Such simple generalized rules, though lacking nuance, force you to confront what is actually worth prioritizing when making a difficulty choice. When you apply a simple rule across many potential decisions, you will not make the right choice every time, but you may still end up with a higher % accuracy than if you viewed every decision in its full complexity.