MichaelGR comments on Rationality Quotes May 2012 - Less Wrong

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Comment author: MichaelGR 03 May 2012 05:33:52PM *  21 points [-]

If you want to build a ship, don't drum up the men to gather wood, divide the work and give orders. Instead, teach them to yearn for the vast and endless sea...

  • Antoine de Saint Exupery
Comment author: MBlume 05 May 2012 08:46:37AM 7 points [-]

Both operations seem vitally necessary, but he's probably right that you should start with the latter.

Comment author: albeola 06 May 2012 11:11:45PM 3 points [-]
Comment author: [deleted] 13 May 2012 11:52:51PM 1 point [-]

I would expect the Fun Theory Sequence to be outcompeted by advertisements for toothpaste, Axe body spray, and sports cars, at least among the general public.

Comment author: Document 09 May 2012 09:56:18PM *  0 points [-]