Charlie_OConnor comments on Teachable Rationality Skills - Less Wrong

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Comment author: Charlie_OConnor 29 May 2011 06:21:03AM 3 points [-]

Exercise: Pretend you are your evil alter ego when analyzing the reasons for your rationalization. What would your alter ego say about your rationalization? Your alter ego will probably come up with some selfish, lazy or just plain silly reasons for your rationalization. Once you have this list see the section on how to accept the truth.