Matt_Simpson comments on The problem with too many rational memes - Less Wrong

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Comment author: Matt_Simpson 19 January 2012 03:01:38PM 5 points [-]

A Catholic friend of mine has been on these Kairos retreats and touts them as an exceptional experience of social bonding, etc. He hasn't told me any of the details either.

Comment author: [deleted] 20 January 2012 01:58:36AM *  4 points [-]

I don't deny the social advantages it's had for myself and others, but participating in its culture of secrecy only bolsters the institution as a whole which in turn drives more of my peers toward nonsense.

The social gains for me, at least in my value set, are far less important than my mental integrity.