bgrah449 comments on Open Thread: February 2010, part 2 - Less Wrong

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Comment author: bgrah449 24 February 2010 03:03:04AM 1 point [-]

I just failed the Wason selection task. Does anyone know any other similarly devilish problems?

Comment author: Cyan 24 February 2010 04:12:01AM 3 points [-]

Here's a classic:

Linda is 31 years old, single, outspoken, and very bright. She majored in philosophy. As a student, she was deeply concerned with issues of discrimination and social justice, and also participated in anti-nuclear demonstrations.

Which is more probable?

  1. Linda is a bank teller.
  2. Linda is a bank teller and is active in the feminist movement.

Answer here.

Comment author: wedrifid 24 February 2010 04:25:32AM 0 points [-]

Fun task. I'll second the request.