John_Maxwell_IV comments on A Parable On Obsolete Ideologies - Less Wrong

113 Post author: Yvain 13 May 2009 10:51PM

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Comment author: John_Maxwell_IV 17 May 2009 03:21:42PM -1 points [-]

Yes, but there is a long-term benefit associated with the removal of your cancer. On the other hand, if you had a blemish on your shoulder, you'd be better off not noticing it.