brian_jaress comments on Jinnetic Engineering, by Richard Stallman - Less Wrong

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Comment author: brian_jaress 02 May 2010 06:29:06PM *  0 points [-]

I agree, but I upvoted it anyway because I thought it was interesting and funny.

I read it as a commentary on how, when we daydream about "breaking the rules" (or discovering a fundamental rule that changes the way we live) all the myths have trained us to think selfishly. She wants to use her three wishes to end disease for everyone, and it's like she asked to accept an Academy Award in a clown suit.

EDIT: grammar