Athrelon comments on If epistemic and instrumental rationality strongly conflict - Less Wrong

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Comment author: Athrelon 10 May 2012 02:53:55PM 1 point [-]

Besides religious belief, probably the biggest beneficial delusion revolves around confidence and self-image. Modern social situations are much less acountable than hunter-gatherer bands. It's massively beneficial to play higher status than you are, and the easiest way to do this is to be deluded that you're more competent, entitled, and well-liked.