RobinZ comments on Proposed New Features for Less Wrong - Less Wrong

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Comment author: RobinZ 27 April 2010 01:02:22PM 5 points [-]

I haven't seen evidence to support the "load of crackpots" theory, though I suppose tying improving the art of rationality to FAI could have that effect. So might putting effort into highly implausible scenarios, though I personally see that as philosophy geeking rather than crackpottery.

I think it's the belief in the Singularity and cryonics which come off badly.

Comment author: NancyLebovitz 27 April 2010 01:27:13PM 2 points [-]

You're probably right. I'm so used to science fiction fandom that I didn't even notice.