Jonathan_Graehl comments on Epistle to the New York Less Wrongians - Less Wrong

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Comment author: Jonathan_Graehl 21 April 2011 12:03:33AM 1 point [-]

Yes. Also,

Asking whether your most cherished beliefs to shout about actually control your anticipations

Please edit; can't parse. I assume you mean that you cherish the beliefs to the extent that you're actively promoting them.

Comment author: TheOtherDave 21 April 2011 01:16:14AM 4 points [-]

I understood that as: whether the beliefs you most cherish shouting about...

Comment author: Jonathan_Graehl 21 April 2011 01:24:06AM *  1 point [-]

I think you're right; that may even be grammatical. If so, a rare total failure to parse on my part. I guess it wasn't total - I stopped trying because I thought an editing error was likely.

Anyway, I'd revise it whether or not it's officially in error.

Comment author: TheOtherDave 21 April 2011 01:48:31AM 1 point [-]

I don't normally expect people to edit blog posts for style, though of course it's a fine thing to do if someone wants.