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Comment author: multifoliaterose 18 August 2010 04:17:02PM *  6 points [-]

Agree with the points of both of ChistianKI and XiXiDu.

As for really good rationalists, I have the impression that even when it comes to them you inadvertently alienate them with higher than usual frequency on account of saying things that sound quite strange.

I think (but am not sure) that you would benefit from spending more time understanding what goes on in neurotypical people's minds. This would carry not only social benefits (which you may no longer need very much at this point) but also epistemological benefits.

However, I do still care about things like propagation velocities because that affects what population size the top 5% is 5% of, for example.

I'm encouraged by this remark.