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

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Comment author: Anubhav 20 January 2012 05:55:33AM 2 points [-]

You're right, but occasionally you'll find yourself debating with someone who sees all opposing arguments as soldiers to be killed. If making her see the truth is more important for you than abiding by the laws and customs of war, dressing as the enemy is definitely a useful trick.

Comment author: APMason 20 January 2012 06:18:53AM 1 point [-]

If making her see the truth is more important for you than abiding by the laws and customs of war, dressing as the enemy is definitely a useful trick.

I think you're basically right - I'm just not sure that I do consider that more important for certain values of "the laws and customs of war". I've certainly been in arguments like this, and not least because I'm perhaps a prime example of someone "who sees all opposing arguments as soldiers to be killed" - something I'm trying to fix.