Fallibilism and Four Noble Truths
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What are the Four Noble Truths?

  • Philosophical concepts
  • Absolute truths
  • Religious beliefs
  • Theories (correct)

What is the author's opinion on the Four Noble Truths?

  • They are outdated and irrelevant
  • They are flawed and should be disregarded
  • They are perfect and should not be questioned
  • They are noble, but not necessarily the noblest possible theories (correct)

What is the author's opinion on a modernised theory that restates the Four Noble Truths using different words?

  • It would be less beneficial than the original theory
  • It would be disrespectful to the original theory
  • It would be irrelevant
  • It would be a significant advancement (correct)

What is 'GrabbyGrab'?

<p>A new concept defined by the author to replace 'tanha' (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What triggers the hurt that can make life unbearable according to the author?

<p>A minute element called 'grabbygrab' (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate goal according to the author?

<p>To recognize and practice not doing 'grabbygrab' (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of practising concentration on things like breath or metta?

<p>It helps you perceive phenomena at a higher resolution for a while afterwards (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to "Nick's Four Probably Wrong Tentative Guesses about Suffering", what is the sequence of events when you bump your knee?

<p>Bump knee -&gt; harmless pain sensation -&gt; hurt (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is 'grabbygrab' according to the author?

<p>It is a minute element that latches onto things you instinctively like or dislike. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is 'GrabbyGrab'?

<p>A new concept that defines suffering (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is practising concentration on things like breath or metta beneficial?

<p>It allows you to experience consciousness at a higher resolution and FPS. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Nick's guess at the first noble truth?

<p>It is a significant decrease in valence. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Nick's second guess, what follows other sensations like bumping your knee or feeling anxious?

<p>Hurt (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'grabbygrab' latch onto according to Nick's third guess?

<p>Things you instinctively like or dislike. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Question 1

<p>How does the author suggest approaching the Four Noble Truths?</p> Signup and view all the answers

Answer 1

<p>With a certain lightness, as theories that could potentially be superseded.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Question 2

<p>What is the author's opinion on modernising the Four Noble Truths using different words?</p> Signup and view all the answers

Answer 2

<p>It would be a significant advancement, less prone to misinterpretation and easier to debate and critique.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Question 3

<p>What is the author's proposed new concept to replace the term 'tanha'?</p> Signup and view all the answers

Answer 3

<p>'GrabbyGrab'.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Question 4

<p>What is 'GrabbyGrab' and how does it relate to suffering?</p> Signup and view all the answers

Answer 4

<p>It is a minute element that latches onto things you instinctively like or dislike, triggering hurt that can make life unbearable.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Question 5

<p>What is the ultimate goal of reducing 'grabbygrab'?</p> Signup and view all the answers

Answer 5

<p>To make things feel less inflamed, less viscous, lighter, emptier and dissipate the hurt.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Question 6

<p>What is the author's opinion on practising concentration on things like breath or metta?</p> Signup and view all the answers

Answer 6

<p>It is generally beneficial because it allows you to experience consciousness at a higher resolution and higher FPS for a while afterwards, which helps you perceive phenomena.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Question 7

<p>What is the author's suggestion for choosing a practice to reduce 'grabbygrab'?</p> Signup and view all the answers

Answer 7

<p>Choose a practice with the least negative side effects, ideally one that fosters kindness and helpfulness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Question 1

<p>What are the Four Noble Truths and how should they be approached?</p> Signup and view all the answers

Answer 1

<p>The Four Noble Truths are theories, not absolute truths, and it is beneficial to approach them with a certain lightness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Question 2

<p>What is the author's opinion on modernizing the Four Noble Truths?</p> Signup and view all the answers

Answer 2

<p>Even a modernized theory that restates the Four Noble Truths using different words, unrelated to the original Pali and Sanskrit, would be a significant advancement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Question 3

<p>What is 'GrabbyGrab' and how does it relate to suffering?</p> Signup and view all the answers

Answer 3

<p>'GrabbyGrab' is a new concept that latches onto things you instinctively like or dislike and triggers the hurt that can make life unbearable.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Question 4

<p>What is the relationship between 'GrabbyGrab' and the concept of self?</p> Signup and view all the answers

Answer 4

<p>There is nothing inherently wrong with the concept of self, but if you aspire to feel good all the time, you need to upgrade your operating system to avoid this instinctual 'grab'.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Question 5

<p>What techniques can help reduce 'GrabbyGrab' and the resulting hurt?</p> Signup and view all the answers

Answer 5

<p>Truly internalizing the impermanence of things has a proven track record of effectiveness. Practicing concentration on things like breath or metta is generally beneficial because it allows you to experience consciousness at a much higher resolution and higher FPS for a while afterwards, which helps you perceive these phenomena. Other methods work too.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Question 6

<p>What is the relationship between hurt and valence?</p> Signup and view all the answers

Answer 6

<p>Hurt is essentially a significant decrease in valence, which determines whether things feel good or bad.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Question 7

<p>What is the author's opinion on the nature of hurt?</p> Signup and view all the answers

Answer 7

<p>Hurt exists and it is mostly a singular phenomenon. It nearly instantaneously follows other sensations, and what triggers the hurt that can make life unbearable is 'GrabbyGrab'.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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