nerzhin comments on Great post on Reddit about accepting atheism - Less Wrong

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Comment author: nerzhin 31 August 2009 03:55:07PM 1 point [-]

generally act immortal anyways

This is a good thing? Acting immortal predisposes you for rationality how?

It's possible, I'm just not seeing a good connection.

Comment author: Nick_Tarleton 31 August 2009 04:45:48PM 4 points [-]

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.

Comment author: Psychohistorian 31 August 2009 10:24:06PM 2 points [-]

Irrationally believing you won't die counterbalances irrationally fearing going to hell.