TheOtherDave comments on Open Thread, February 2011 - Less Wrong

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Comment author: TheOtherDave 10 February 2011 06:33:20PM 4 points [-]

We discovered quantum mechanics and built a huge technological civilisation as side-effects of a mechanism to do tribal politics better.

I cannot begin to express how delighted I am to hear someone else saying this. I'm dancing a little dance of glee in my chair.

Comment author: David_Gerard 10 February 2011 06:35:50PM *  1 point [-]

That's because I lifted it directly from you. Have an upvote ;-p

Comment author: TheOtherDave 10 February 2011 06:44:13PM 5 points [-]

Indeed! Why, we've formed our own little transient political alliance here. I can practically hear the endorphin-secreting glands squirting away in response.

Comment author: fubarobfusco 11 February 2011 04:38:03AM 2 points [-]

Get a room, you two.

Comment author: David_Gerard 11 February 2011 01:13:01PM -1 points [-]

We have an entire open thread!

Comment author: wedrifid 11 February 2011 02:16:07PM 0 points [-]

Beware sacrificing your norm violation potential!

Comment author: TheOtherDave 11 February 2011 03:42:30PM 1 point [-]

Poor Norm. He was never quite the same after that.

Comment author: wedrifid 11 February 2011 04:04:09PM 0 points [-]

Yeah, real jealousy issues that one. This is just one of the many reasons privacy is a good thing!

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