knowledge
Sep 8, 2024
Personal knowledge self-assessment across physics/info/computation
| Area | Level | Strengths | Areas for Growth | Cognitive Biases | Recommended Reading |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physics & Cosmology | Intermediate to Advanced | - Familiarity with quantum mechanics interpretations - Understanding of multiverse theory | - Deeper exploration of determinism - Implications of quantum theories on free will | - Possible confirmation bias towards multiverse theory | ”What Is Real?” by Adam Becker |
| Information Theory & Biology | Intermediate | - Understanding of AI potential in biological predictions | - Deeper dive into information theory applications in biology - Distinguishing between genetic and cultural evolution | - Potential overestimation of AI capabilities in complex biological systems | ”The Information” by James Gleick |
| Computational Theory | Intermediate to Advanced | - Good grasp of computational irreducibility - Understanding of its implications for science | - Exploring intersection of computation and fundamental physics | - Possible overreliance on computational solutions | ”A New Kind of Science” by Stephen Wolfram |
| Philosophy of Mathematics | Intermediate | - Nuanced view on nature of mathematics - Open to multiple perspectives | - Deeper exploration of mathematical philosophy - Understanding historical debates in the field | - Anthropocentric bias in viewing mathematical structures | ”Gödel, Escher, Bach” by Douglas Hofstadter |
| General Scientific Reasoning | Advanced | - Ability to consider multiple perspectives - Openness to challenging ideas | - Further development of falsifiable hypotheses - Improving precision in scientific language | - Potential bias towards technological solutions | ”The Beginning of Infinity” by David Deutsch |