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: hrishimittal 15 May 2009 03:13:52PM 5 points [-]

there's no long-term benefit associated with its removal.

The first step in solving a problem is to recognise it. If I discovered I have cancer I would be demoralised immensely but I'd prefer that and take a shot at recovering rather than die unknowingly.

Denial is not a path to improvement.

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.