apophenia comments on The Threat of Cryonics - Less Wrong

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Comment author: apophenia 04 August 2010 11:13:11PM 1 point [-]

I've seen people post a number of practical guidelines like this (which is new to me). Another example might be the Litany of Tarski. Someone (Eliezer?) suggested that instead of asking "Why should I pick X over Y?" one replaces it by "Should I choose X or Y?", especially if the decision is made.

Is there some collection of practical guidelines, either as a post or a wiki category? I've find these measurably improve my rationality.

Comment author: RobinZ 05 August 2010 01:12:39AM 6 points [-]

Someone (Eliezer?) suggested that instead of asking "Why should I pick X over Y?" one replaces it by "Should I choose X or Y?", especially if the decision is made.

Back Up and Ask Whether, Not Why.

Comment author: Blueberry 04 August 2010 11:45:40PM 3 points [-]

Well, one is, if faced with the choice between X and Y, consider the third alternative.