Scott attempts to test a productivity hack using calligraphy study, but discovers calligraphy itself is captivating, leaving the experiment inconclusive.
Longer summary
Scott Alexander humorously recounts his attempt to test a productivity hack starting with 'M' using calligraphy study as a metric. He ends up spending seven hours studying calligraphy uninterrupted during the day, and another five hours late at night. Scott concludes that calligraphy is inherently fascinating, rendering his experiment inconclusive about the effectiveness of the productivity technique.
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