Xaq comments on Rational Me or We? - Less Wrong

116 Post author: RobinHanson 17 March 2009 01:39PM

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Comment author: Xaq 20 November 2009 12:54:38AM -1 points [-]

If one goes off the notions of others without coming to conclusions for themselves they're just as blind as an evangelical christian. True insight can only come from within. That's why reason is of premium importance.

It is important to denote the difference between insight and belief, however; for insight is based off of rationality and logic whereas belief is based on primal emotions and instincts.

Comment author: wedrifid 20 November 2009 02:51:40AM 3 points [-]

If one goes off the notions of others without coming to conclusions for themselves they're just as blind as an evangelical christian.

Evangelical Christians sometimes form their own insights and conclusions, even about things with religious significance.