zero_call comments on Action vs. inaction - Less Wrong

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Comment author: Nick_Tarleton 30 November 2009 06:56:02PM 3 points [-]

(For instance, the F-18 Raptor, a plane that costs about $350,000,000, has an ejector seat for the pilot.)

Maybe pilots who feel more confident in survivability are more effective (not to mention more willing to fly the plane). I've seen "leave no man behind" justified in this way.

Comment author: zero_call 04 December 2009 06:33:59AM 1 point [-]

Just want to point out that this should be reffering to the F-22 Raptor. The F-18 (callsign: Hornet) is significantly older and less advanced, and only costs around 30 million.