TheOtherDave comments on Neurological reality of human thought and decision making; implications for rationalism. - Less Wrong

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Comment author: TheOtherDave 24 January 2012 03:05:32PM 0 points [-]

Which may not even be a benefit. Being criticized publicly, and publicly responding to that criticism in a socially admired fashion, can be a net status gain.

Comment author: wedrifid 24 January 2012 03:08:25PM *  1 point [-]

Milking that kind of thing for status takes finesse but it is possible. Also useful for enhancing likability for those who already have high status.

Comment author: TheOtherDave 24 January 2012 03:25:51PM 2 points [-]

(nods) Of course, for high-status individuals who are good at this particular maneuver it's also an opportunity to reinforce the public-criticism social norm, which increases their comparative advantage within the community.