Vladimir_M comments on Secure Your Beliefs - Less Wrong

40 Post author: lukeprog 12 February 2011 04:53PM

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Comment author: ciphergoth 13 February 2011 09:44:17PM 4 points [-]

The thing I worry about with this line of argument is that it can create a solemn vow to pursue truth, but not a burning itch to know. Still, perhaps the former can lead to the latter.

Comment author: lukeprog 18 February 2011 08:27:33PM 0 points [-]

Good point!

Comment author: Swimmer963 09 March 2011 08:26:00PM 2 points [-]

Still, isn't a solemn vow to pursue truth better than no vow at all? Even if a burning itch to know is better... How DO you create a burning itch to know in someone who doesn't have one?