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

80 Post author: Swimmer963 19 January 2012 12:56AM

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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.