sixes_and_sevens comments on Rationality Quotes December 2011 - Less Wrong

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Comment author: brilee 02 December 2011 02:32:02PM * 6 points [-]

“Before enlightenment; chop wood, carry water. After enlightenment; chop wood, carry water.” - Zen saying

A warning that not all hyperrationality is beneficial.

Comment author: sixes_and_sevens 02 December 2011 02:47:42PM 33 points [-]

Or a warning that the Zen notion of enlightenment won't let you automate menial tasks you dislike.

Comment author: TheOtherDave 02 December 2011 04:21:12PM 18 points [-]

...or another way of saying "it all adds up to normal."

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