fubarobfusco comments on Muehlhauser-Wang Dialogue - Less Wrong

24 Post author: lukeprog 22 April 2012 10:40PM

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Comment author: fubarobfusco 23 April 2012 06:23:15AM *  4 points [-]

Luke remarked:

the only people allowed to do philosophy should be those with with primary training in cognitive science, computer science, or mathematics.

I expect that this is meant as a metaphorical remark about the low value of some philosophy, rather than literally as a call for banning anyone from doing philosophy. However, this sort of comment squicks me, especially in this context.

Comment author: lukeprog 23 April 2012 06:52:10AM 5 points [-]

I guess I should have made the joke more explicit. Note that I do not have primary training in cognitive science, computer science, or mathematics, and yet here I am, doing philosophy. :)

Comment author: Normal_Anomaly 23 April 2012 01:26:11PM 7 points [-]

I didn't get the joke either.

Comment author: Emile 23 April 2012 03:10:58PM 6 points [-]

Oh, I read it as an attempt to flatter Pei by taking a cheap shot at Philosophers.

Comment author: ChrisHallquist 27 April 2012 01:57:39AM 0 points [-]

I actually read it and thought, "yeah, that sounds about right." Though re-reading it it's obviously at least hyperbole, though I wouldn't say it's obviously a joke.