Eugine_Nier comments on Rationality Quotes May 2012 - Less Wrong

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Comment author: [deleted] 01 May 2012 01:06:48PM *  42 points [-]

For example, in many ways nonsense is a more effective organizing tool than the truth. Anyone can believe in the truth. To believe in nonsense is an unforgeable demonstration of loyalty. It serves as a political uniform. And if you have a uniform, you have an army.

--Mencius Moldbug, on belief as attire and conspicuous wrongness.

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Comment author: Eugine_Nier 02 May 2012 04:25:04AM 3 points [-]

Also relevant.