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Philosophical exploration of complexity and its impact on experience

The author explores the concept of complexity, questioning whether more complex things are inherently better. They initially considered complexity as a measure of goodness but realized that intensity and complexity are separate axes, and complexity can amplify both positive and negative experiences. Ultimately, the author concludes that while complexity itself isn't inherently good, it can be a valuable tool for increasing positive experiences if managed well. AI

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    Struggles With Complexity

    <p>I recently adopted a worldview in which more complex things are inherently better than less complex things. As in, a dog is better than an amoeba, which is better than an atom, etc. This makes since on an intuitive level, but as I started to consider the implications of this, …