marginalium noun

the notes one makes in the margins.

A short note on

reality has a surprising amount of detail

June 7, 2024

source: johnsalvatier.org

by Dorian Minors

I did brain science at Cambridge. Now I'm a behaviour science professor. Read my shit.

On the detail in the world, and how it comes to be invisible.

Before you’ve noticed important details they are, of course, basically invisible. It’s hard to put your attention on them because you don’t even know what you’re looking for. But after you see them they quickly become so integrated into your intuitive models of the world that they become essentially transparent. Do you remember the insights that were crucial in learning to ride a bike or drive? How about the details and insights you have that led you to be good at the things you’re good at?

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