Kaj_Sotala comments on A question of rationality - Less Wrong

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Comment author: Kaj_Sotala 14 December 2009 06:41:39PM 2 points [-]

why you are writing a book on rationality which in no way solves FAI

Rationality is the art of not screwing up - seeing what is there instead of what you want to see, or are evolutionarily suspectible to seeing. When working on a task that may have (literally) earth-shattering consequences, there may not be a skill that's more important. Getting people educated about rationality is of prime importance for FAI.