David_Gerard comments on Tallinn-Evans $125,000 Singularity Challenge - Less Wrong

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Comment author: David_Gerard 29 December 2010 10:47:01AM 0 points [-]

Yes, but here you're using your data to support the hypothesis you've formed.

Comment author: jsteinhardt 30 December 2010 12:08:04AM 1 point [-]

If I believe X and you ask me why I believe X, surely I will respond by providing you with the evidence that caused me to believe X?

Comment author: wedrifid 30 December 2010 01:46:56AM 0 points [-]

External reality is not changed by the temporal location of hypothesis formation.

Comment author: JoshuaZ 30 December 2010 02:07:21AM 2 points [-]

External reality is not changed by the temporal location of hypothesis formation

No, but when hypotheses are formed is relevant to evaluating their likelyhood given standard human cognitive biases.