steven0461 comments on Should we be biased? - Less Wrong

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Comment author: steven0461 27 April 2009 05:11:14PM 7 points [-]

Yes, we should hold true negative beliefs about groups. No, we should not hold false negative beliefs about groups. What else is there to say?

many people have irrational biases against those who possess different skin colors, religions or national origins

Among intellectuals, irrational bias (in this sense) isn't obviously more common than irrational lack of bias.

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