David_Gerard comments on Rationality Quotes November 2012 - Less Wrong

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Comment author: James_Miller 02 November 2012 05:48:20PM -1 points [-]

Yes, and one of the best ways to do this is to reduce the perception among those with low math skills that people with strong math skills use math to intimidate.

Comment author: David_Gerard 02 November 2012 06:17:01PM *  6 points [-]

Davis' statement was not a generalised admonition concerning reasoning, but a statement made with the bottom line written (he was justifying ignoring Nate Silver). It's not entirely accurate to characterise it in general terms.

Comment author: Eugine_Nier 02 November 2012 10:22:45PM 1 point [-]

I suggest we put this debate on hold, until say November, 6. ;)