Five Things: August 2020

Aug 17, 20

  • Started reading 3 new books and finished 1:

    • The Mind Illuminated by Jeremy Graves and Matthew Immergut
      • Picked this up since I learn best by reading and wanted to formalize my knowledge of meditation.
      • It's a really cool book and a great example of a timeful text [?].
      • Good interleaving of theory (both scientific and philosophical), praxis and practice.
      • The book sets goals and stages for meditation, which has its upsides and downsides. In particular, I'm wary of getting trapped in spiritual materialism (keeping in mind my goal-orientedness).
    • How to Take Smart Notes by Sönke Ahrens
      • An influential book in the online circles I participate in. [?]
    • Concrete Mathematics
      • I wanted to pick up the more theoretical mathematical underpinnings of computer science. I expect to spend a few years on this one.
    • The Power of Intuition (finished)
      • Dense and a bit dry, but reinforced the idea that intuition is a powerful tool that can be trained.
      • "The intuitive mind is a sacred gift and the rational mind is a faithful servant. We have created a society that honors the servant and has forgotten the gift." —Albert Einstein

  • Hiked on the Pacific Crest trail from Sheep Lake to Sourdough Gap (~6 miles) with s.o. and 🐕 Kaya

    • Dusty, hot (we went one day before a heatwave) but well worth it
    • Great view from the top too:
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  • Watched:

    • Inception: Ten Years Later. An eye opening examination of the various films that have influenced the movie, either directly or indirectly.

  • Listened to:

    • exile Taylor Swift ft. Bon Iver
    • AUATC - Bon Iver