I started using this phrase as a stimulus for Eugene Gendlin's instance of itself (IOFI). However, I am not sure if I understand the IOFI principle properly, and for now I just like the sound of the phrase.
Indicates the importance of self-referential thinking and meta-awareness.
For example, my book "The Intellectual Production of Engineers" was produced by the intellectual production of engineers. In the explanation of the chapter on abstraction, the process of "gathering concrete facts and then finding common patterns" is attempted to be accomplished by actually gathering concrete facts and then finding common patterns.
BELOW_IS_AI_GENERATED
2023-09-06 23:48
. The note consists of one sentence, "This itself is an example.
. The note is related to the principle of "an instance of itself." This principle states that by considering a particular meaning or role as an illustration of one of the new methodological categories, one can generalize that category. The phrase "an illustration of itself" in the note is a concrete illustration of this principle.
This note demonstrates the importance of self-referential thinking and meta-awareness. By being an example of itself, theories and principles take concrete form and become easier to understand. This is an important element in the learning and understanding process, providing new perspectives and insights.
. Self-referential thinking leads to greater understanding."
["The principle of "an instance of itself"]", "Only an idiot", "concrete", "own concept", "proof by action", "sense of self", "source is me", "cumulative effect of ideas", "FACTFULNESS", "Hatena2012-09-17", "Mr. Qualia's expression material collection ", "Tekhara"]
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