The author shares his experiences growing up in a family that owned buildings and what he learned from helping with construction work. He delves into the surprising amount of detail involved in even seemingly simple tasks, like building stairs or boiling water. The content highlights how overlooking these details can lead to getting intellectually stuck, using examples from various domains. The author emphasizes the importance of noticing and understanding these details to avoid being stuck in one’s current way of thinking. Overall, the content encourages seeking out and appreciating the unexpected details in life to keep growing and learning.
http://johnsalvatier.org/blog/2017/reality-has-a-surprising-amount-of-detail