thomblake comments on Rationality Quotes March 2012 - Less Wrong

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Comment author: thomblake 11 March 2012 04:52:38AM 1 point [-]

It doesn't go away if you stop talking about it.

No, but worrying about status can keep you from getting answers to your 'stupid' questions.

This is partly why nerds have largely internalized the "there are no stupid questions" rule. See Obvious Answers to Simple Questions by isaacs of npm fame.