Reality has a surprising amount of detail (2017)

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Date: 6/27/2026

Article Summary:
The author reflects on the complexity and nuance of reality, using the example of building stairs and boiling water to illustrate how even seemingly simple tasks require a surprising amount of detail and attention to subtle factors.