MichaelBishop comments on Rationality Quotes - June 2009 - Less Wrong

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Comment author: lavalamp 15 June 2009 06:33:39PM *  1 point [-]

I can't speak for others, but I find the value of a quote to be almost completely independent of its originator. (exception being when the originator is someone like Hitler; that's a short list, though)

I'm not a fan of this particular quote, though, because I can't tell if it's sarcastic or serious. (I've never played the lottery, but I wouldn't expect it to make me feel rich; voting doesn't make me feel powerful. I'm just not sure what it's attempting to communicate.)

EDIT: what orthonormal said. Also, before anyone docks me for the same reason, the reason I would refrain from quoting Hitler (assuming he ever said anything worth quoting) is because I know that many, many other people can't separate ideas from sources. Plus why would I be reading Mien Kampf??

Comment author: MichaelBishop 15 June 2009 07:08:56PM 0 points [-]

Thanks for your reply, since you liked the way orthonormal put it better, I responded to his reply. Please see it.