tut comments on Rationality Quotes May 2012 - Less Wrong

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Comment author: tut 14 May 2012 03:16:30PM 0 points [-]

I thought it was that no matter who wins that causes him to become sure of his ability.

Comment author: Desrtopa 14 May 2012 03:21:21PM 3 points [-]

Well, if a person is really good at what they do, that could cause them to become confident in their ability to do it well. But if they're really bad at it, that could also cause them to be confident in their ability to do it well.