Jack comments on Newcomb's problem happened to me - Less Wrong

37 Post author: Academian 26 March 2010 06:31PM

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Comment author: wedrifid 30 March 2010 08:19:14PM 6 points [-]

It frustrates me to read this comment. There are some important insights in there that are being sullied by involvement in such a low status presentation. The comment is needlessly confrontational, in need of proof reading, and uses hyperbole where it does not help. It also misses the details of the situation, suggesting an "all I have is a hammer" understanding.

The social dynamics mentioned in the parent do occur and there is potential for detrimental psychological consequences for both parties of letting the status game become so unbalanced. The lack of self awareness proposed for Jack and Kate also ties in with the recent series on 'luminosity'.

I hope Kim0 edits this comment to something that better conveys his message.

Comment author: Jack 30 March 2010 08:52:49PM 1 point [-]

I hope Kim0 edits this comment to something that better conveys his message.

Looking at past comments it looks like he/she has some interesting ideas but isn't very good at explaining them in a clear and respectful manner.