JoshuaZ comments on Rationality Outreach: A Parable - Less Wrong

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Comment author: JoshuaZ 17 March 2011 05:09:34PM *  2 points [-]

Interesting. I'm involved in the skeptical movement, and while I've encountered a few similar to what you describe, my impression is that most skeptics don't fall into that category. Skeptics are generally proud that they update based on evidence. Indeed, the most prominent exceptions help drive this point home. PZ Myers has said repeatedly that nothing would convince him that there's a deity and he's been repeatedly hammered by most of the skeptical movement over this statement.

Comment author: Zachary_Kurtz 17 March 2011 07:24:13PM 2 points [-]

Good on them! In my experience, whenever I sneak bayesian updating into the conversation, it's well received by skeptics. When I try to introduce Bayes more formally or start supporting anti-mainstream ideas, such as cryonics, AI, etc, there's much more resistance.