Jayson_Virissimo comments on Open Thread, January 1-15, 2013 - Less Wrong

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Comment author: Jayson_Virissimo 02 January 2013 04:06:32AM 2 points [-]

What exactly is the function of the Rationality Quotes threads? They seem like nothing more that a litmus test for local orthodoxy.

One of their functions is to act as a kind of litmus test for local orthodoxy.

Comment author: TimS 02 January 2013 09:42:47PM 0 points [-]

This is local orthodoxy?

Comment author: Qiaochu_Yuan 03 January 2013 05:30:48AM 0 points [-]

"X is a good test for Y" does not imply "every part of X reflects Y."

Comment author: TimS 03 January 2013 05:39:18AM 0 points [-]

I don't think you and Jayson are agreeing.