Vladimir_Nesov comments on What I would like the SIAI to publish - Less Wrong

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Comment author: Vladimir_Nesov 02 November 2010 06:54:37PM *  1 point [-]

I see. But in that case, there is no problem with use of such evidence.

Comment author: wedrifid 02 November 2010 07:00:49PM 0 points [-]

That's true. I believe that PJ was commenting on how such evidence is used. In this context that means PJ would require that the evidence be used more rather than just for a chosen position. The difference between a 'Traditional Rationalist' debater and a (non-existent, idealized) unbiased Bayesian.