Matt_Simpson comments on Levels of communication - Less Wrong

52 Post author: Kaj_Sotala 23 March 2010 09:32PM

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Comment author: kess3r 25 March 2010 11:55:40PM 0 points [-]

Nice post. I don't think people ever really step out of the status level. Maybe when thinking alone or among trusted friends...

The level of facts only works right when the topic is status neutral. This is my guess from numerous anecdotal evidence.