nerzhin comments on Great post on Reddit about accepting atheism - Less Wrong
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This is a good thing? Acting immortal predisposes you for rationality how?
It's possible, I'm just not seeing a good connection.
The idea is that acting immortal indicates less fear of death which means less pressure against rationality on this one issue. The premise may be false, though.
Irrationally believing you won't die counterbalances irrationally fearing going to hell.