On: Ask YC: Should computer books contain intentional technical errors to keep the reader's attention?

[ola]

Yes thats a fantastic idea! In fact in my next book "Avionics and Applied Rocket Science" I've added an insidious little snippet that all O-rings should be stored in sub zero temperatures to preserve their integrity, that aught to keep those bongo playing physicist on their toes!

[amichail → ola]

The technical error should be something that an alert reader could pick up given what was written elsewhere in the book.

Also, you would tell the reader that errors have been introduced intentionally to encourage a deeper reading.

The reader could perhaps be referred to an online discussion forum where he/she could search for and discuss potential errors.

[ola → amichail]

I'm sure nobody could _challenge_ that fact.

[amichail → ola]

This approach would work better with computer science and mathematics.