steven0461 comments on Why Support the Underdog? - Less Wrong

35 Post author: Yvain 05 April 2009 12:01AM

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Comment author: steven0461 05 April 2009 12:58:28AM 2 points [-]

The problem with things like "seeking parity" is that your actions play only a small part in determining the outcome of the conflict, whereas your actions play a much larger part in determining consequences to your post-conflict status.

Comment author: Eliezer_Yudkowsky 05 April 2009 05:57:44AM 6 points [-]

Not if others also side with the underdog, and punish those who side with the overdog - perhaps by viewing them as "craven" or "toadying" and treating them accordingly. People seem to have an odd respect for supervillains, but do we respect the henchmen?